Wireless networks are susceptible to many different types of attacks. In this video, you’ll learn about deauthentication attacks, RF jamming, and more. << Previous Video: DNS Attacks Next Video: On-path Attacks >> Let’s say you’re on a wireless network browsing the internet, and then suddenly, you’re disconnected from the wireless network. There’s no warning, no […]
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Our DNS services are critical components on our networks, and attackers can use these services as attack vectors. In this video, you’ll learn about DNS spoofing, domain hijacking, and URL hijacking. << Previous Video: Denial of Service Next Video: Wireless Attacks >> We rely on our domain name services or our DNS servers to provide
An attacker may only be interested in disabling services on your network. In this video, you’ll learn about many different forms of denial of service attacks. << Previous Video: Physical Attacks Next Video: DNS Attacks >> A denial of service occurs when an attacker forces a service to fail. This is an intentional process where
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Some attacks take advantage of vulnerabilities in our physical world. In this video, you’ll learn about brute force attacks, RFID cloning, and environmental attacks. << Previous Video: Other Malware Types Next Video: Denial of Service >> In this course, we’ve talked a lot about technology and how attackers can circumvent different aspects of our operating
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There are many other malware types than viruses or worms. In this video, you’ll learn about keyloggers, logic bombs, and rootkits. << Previous Video: Spyware and Bloatware Next Video: Physical Attacks >> Attackers know that a great deal of sensitive information is put into your computer using the keyboard. So this would be a great
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Some malware is designed to track monitor, or overwhelm your system. In this video, you’ll learn about the operation of common spyware and bloatware. << Previous Video: Viruses and Worms Next Video: Other Malware Types >> If you think your computer may be watching you, you might be right if you’re infected with spyware. Spyware
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Viruses and worms can be used to gain access to our systems. In this video, you’ll learn about the differences between viruses and worms, and how fileless viruses can attack from a system’s RAM. << Previous Video: An Overview of Malware Next Video: Spyware and Bloatware >> Just like a virus inside of the human
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Malware is a significant security concern on our modern networks. In this video, you’ll learn how malware and ransomware is used in cybersecurity attacks. << Previous Video: Zero-day Vulnerabilities Next Video: Viruses and Worms >> Malware is a very broad term. But it effectively describes any type of software that is doing bad things to
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An attack can sometimes take us by surprise. In this video, you’ll learn about zero-day attacks and how to prepare and respond to these attacks. << Previous Video: Mobile Device Vulnerabilities Next Video: An Overview of Malware >> The applications and operating systems that you’re using right now most likely have security vulnerabilities inside of
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Our mobile devices can be used by attackers to gain access to our networks and data. In this video, you’ll learn about jailbreaking, rooting, and sideloading. << Previous Video: Misconfiguration Vulnerabilities Next Video: Zero-day Vulnerabilities >> To say that our mobile devices are challenging to secure is probably an understatement. These are devices that often
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