Question

Write the different types of cyber attacks.

Answer 1

Types Of Cyber Attacks:

Malware is a type of software designed through which criminals gain illegal access to software and cause damage. Various types of cyber-attacks and their functions are given in the following Table.

No.	Cyber Attack	Function
1.	Virus	A virus is a small piece of computer code that can repeat itself and spreads from one computer to another by attaching itself to another computer file. One of the most common viruses is Trojan. Trojan A Trojan virus is a program that appears to perform one function (for example, virus removal) but actually performs malicious activity when executed.
2.	Worms	Worms are self-repeating and do not require a computer program to attach themselves. Worms continually look for vulnerabilities and report back to the author of the worm when weaknesses are discovered.
3.	Spyware	Spyware can be installed on the computer automatically when the attachments are open, by clicking on links, or by downloading infected software.
4.	Ransomware	Ransomware is a type of malicious program that demands payment after launching a cyber-attack on a computer system. This type of malware has become increasingly popular among criminals and costs the organization millions each year.