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Types of Network Attacks
Endpoint attacks: gaining unauthorized access to user devices, servers, or other endpoints, typically compromising them by infecting them with malware.
Malware attacks: infecting IT resources with malware, allowing attackers to compromise systems, steal data, and cause damage. These also include ransomware attacks.
Vulnerabilities, exploits, and attacks: exploiting vulnerabilities in software used in the organization to gain unauthorized access, compromise, or sabotage systems.
Advanced persistent threats: These are complex, multi-layered threats, which include network attacks but also other attack types.
