{"id":2687,"date":"2025-04-07T08:32:35","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T06:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=2687"},"modified":"2025-04-07T10:06:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:06:41","slug":"common-types-of-cyberattacks-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/common-types-of-cyberattacks-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Types of Cyberattacks – Part II."},"content":{"rendered":"

Computer security is a fundamental pillar for companies and individuals. Technological advances have facilitated the digitization of many processes but have also <\/span>opened the door to new risks.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Knowing the <\/span>most common types of cyberattacks<\/span><\/b> is key to preventing them and minimizing their consequences. This is not only about protecting personal data but also about preventing companies and institutions from suffering attacks that could affect their operations and reputation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Advanced surveillance and security management tools are essential to dealing with these threats. In this sense,\u00a0Kartos<\/strong> offers\u00a0a solution specialized in <\/span>Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM).<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u00a0<\/span>monitor and analyze<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0vulnerabilities, detecting information leaks and security breaches before cybercriminals can exploit them.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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What is a cyberattack, and how many types are there?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

We call a cyberattack any <\/span>type of offensive maneuver used by individuals or entire organizations<\/span><\/b>\u00a0that targets computer systems, infrastructures, computer networks, and\/or personal computer devices.<\/strong> These attacks attempt to hack into a system through one or more digital acts, usually originating from an anonymous source,\u00a0<\/span>to steal, alter, or destroy a specific target.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are different <\/span>types of cyberattacks<\/span><\/b>, which can be classified according to their method of attack or the purpose they pursue. Below, we explain the most frequent and dangerous ones.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Main types of cyberattacks<\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n

Ransomware<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

This attack has become one of the most devastating threats in recent years. Ransomware <\/span>encrypts files on a device or an entire network<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and<\/strong> demands<\/span>\u00a0payment to restore access.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Victims often <\/span>receive threatening messages stating that if they do not pay the ransom within a specific time, they will lose their data forever.<\/span><\/b> However, paying does not guarantee the recovery of the information and, in addition, finances the attackers to continue operating.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Phishing <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Malware<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Malware is any type of software that intentionally performs malicious actions on a system without the user’s knowledge<\/strong>. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are different types of malware.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Within malware, we find several categories:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n