{"id":27906,"date":"2022-05-30T12:19:08","date_gmt":"2022-05-30T12:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/?p=27906"},"modified":"2025-05-08T19:59:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:59:47","slug":"top-10-most-common-types-of-cyber-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/top-10-most-common-types-of-cyber-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Most Common Types Of Cyberattacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every 39 seconds, someone becomes a cyberattack victim; that\u2019s as many as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us.norton.com\/blog\/emerging-threats\/cybersecurity-statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,200 incidents a day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Aren\u2019t these numbers alarming enough to invest in robust cybersecurity?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing about the 10 <\/span><b>most common types of cyberattacks <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a good start<\/span><b>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019ll help you take adequate preventive steps for your company. Now, let\u2019s begin discussing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">malware<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other <\/span><b>main types of cyberattacks.<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mSFQps_WA7o\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><b>Malware Attacks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/what-is-malware-and-how-can-you-prevent-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is malware?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Malware is short for malicious software. Hackers design this software to access a computer, network, server, or infrastructure without the owners&#8217; knowledge and permission. It&#8217;s a <\/span><b>cyberattack <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">technique usually used to steal, export, modify, delete, access, or copy confidential data to cause harm to a victim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/11-types-of-malware-and-how-to-recognize-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of malware<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/what-is-virus-malware-and-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virus malware<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/what-is-a-computer-worm-and-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, trojan software, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/how-dangerous-is-hybrid-malware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hybrid malware<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Robust antivirus software and firewalls are crucial lines of defense. Some common signs of a malware attack include a sudden slowdown of a device, frequent pop-ups, changes in your browser, and misplaced files.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Man-in-the-Middle Attacks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A man-in-the-middle or MiTM attack is when a hacker places themself between a sender&#8217;s and receiver&#8217;s network. This is called the eavesdropping technique.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MiTM attacks are one of the <\/span><b>most common types of cyberattacks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They\u2019re conducted to modify, intercept, or block messages sent back and forth between two networks. Businesses can prevent these <\/span><b>types of cyberattacks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by using strong encryption on access points.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>SQL Injections<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SQL stands for Structured Query Language. In this <\/span><b>type of cyberattack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, criminals inject malicious codes into a server using SQL. This makes the server share information that it doesn&#8217;t usually.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hackers can perform <\/span><b>different types of cyberattacks <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with SQL injections. For instance, they submit malicious codes into vulnerable website search boxes to attack their targeted system. You can use blocklisting and allow listing techniques to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/how-to-protect-your-devices-from-cyber-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protect your devices from cyberattacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In blocklisting, you can enlist the characters that your server should block. In allow listing, only the characters enlisted will be able to enter or access your network.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Zero-Day Exploits<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A zero-day exploit is among the top entries in the long <\/span><b>list of cyberattack types.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hackers exploit a newly discovered network vulnerability, typically before the vendor and users are aware of it and before a patch is made public. Attackers hit undisclosed loopholes using tailor-made techniques while preventive measures are deployed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your technical team should actively monitor and report any anomalies or abnormal behavior to avert this cyberattack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Password Attacks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A password attack is among the top 5 <\/span><b>cybersecurity attack types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In 2020, GoDaddy, the web hosting website, announced unauthorized access to their login credentials. The hacker stole <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24,000 usernames and passwords<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which GoDaddy reset later on. Scary, no?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hackers use various techniques to obtain password databases, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/social-engineering-a-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social engineering<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Always use a long, strong password containing lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your passwords are exposed to threat actors, they can get access to your company&#8217;s confidential data. So, implement robust measures like two-factor authentication to stop these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common types of cyberattacks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Brute Force Attacks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A brute force attack is a technique to conduct a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/top-9-different-types-of-password-attacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">password attack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hackers use basic information about users to guess their passwords. They try all the possible combinations and variants to guess passwords\u2014often using software to speed up the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common guesses are birth dates, pet names, home addresses, family members\u2019 names, favorite foods, etc. Never use a password that\u2019s too obvious to guess. Such <\/span><b>types of cyberattacks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often lead to other emerging threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Cross-Site Scripting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cross-site scripting attack is more commonly referred to as an XSS attack. Here, hackers inject malicious scripts into content from trustworthy websites. A script-injected link is sent to the victim, who clicks on the link, loading the legitimate website but also executing the malicious script simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, a script enters the targets\u2019 systems and gets executed to cause harm. Hackers can execute it even to change an amount being transferred to someone, modify source code, replace data, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An efficient method to prevent such attacks is via the allow listing technique (discussed above). This will only let approved characters enter your network.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Rootkits<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>list of main types of cyberattacks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also includes rootkits, a method to steal passwords, keys, and credentials, and retrieve critical data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A rootkit is a set of unauthorized tools that allow hackers to gain control of a system without showing any symptoms or footprints. Usually, hackers install rootkits onto legitimate software.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once users allow the program to alter an operating system, the rootkit installs itself. It stays inactive until hackers direct it to hit the target\u2019s system through a persistent mechanism. Malicious hackers usually disperse rootkits through emails or ad pop-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Internet of Things (IoT) Attacks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet connectivity has made processes easier and faster. However, it also increases the number of entry points that an attacker can use to exploit a system. It\u2019s challenging to regularly monitor, patch, and detect all connected devices and network points to control breaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, devices often have weak security protocols, allowing hackers to gain access quite easily. Regularly update your devices\u2019 OS and implement strong password protection to prevent such cyberattacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/how-do-honeypots-protect-against-cyberattacks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">honeypot<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trap<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another constructive technique to avert the <\/span><b>main types of cyberattacks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including IoT attacks. It\u2019s a cybersecurity mechanism to attract hackers to record their activities. This is done by exposing attractive targets to them, which are usually open entry points or easy passwords.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>URL Manipulation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">URL manipulation is an attacking technique for changing the parameters in a URL. Hackers alter URL text to access and control a web server, breaching privileged-access web pages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this unauthorized access, hackers can wreak havoc on your website, steal confidential data, and target your customer base.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">URL manipulation can be done through coding injected in tools or a rewriting engine that automates the entire procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many <\/span><b>different types of cyberattack<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> techniques used by hackers to manipulate systems and steal information. Post covid, the frequency of such malicious activities has increased.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, it\u2019s more important than ever to adopt strong security measures to stop <\/span><b>cybersecurity attack types<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/easydmarc.com\/blog\/11-types-of-malware-and-how-to-recognize-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">malware<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, IoT attacks, URL manipulation, man-in-the-middle attacks, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your company safe. Incorporate best cybersecurity practices, including password hygiene, antivirus, and firewall software, and allow listing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every 39 seconds, someone becomes a cyberattack victim; &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":32480,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[204,290,199],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27906","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-cyberattacks-cyberthreats","category-cybersecurity"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Top 10 Most Common Types Of Cyberattacks | EasyDMARC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover 10 common types of cyberattacks and how they work. 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