The document discusses various types of common information security attacks, including denial-of-service attacks, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, and buffer overflows. It describes how each type of attack works and provides examples of vulnerabilities attackers exploit, such as social engineering, improperly configured firewalls, and weak passwords. The document also outlines best practices for preventing and mitigating these attacks to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.