Information security involves protecting information by mitigating risks. Common cyber attacks include denial-of-service attacks, man-in-the-middle attacks, phishing, malware, and password attacks. The goals of cyber security are confidentiality, integrity, and availability, known as the CIA triads. Cyber attacks can be accidental, purposeful, or due to human error and threaten e-commerce security systems like electronic payments, e-cash, and credit/debit cards.