The document outlines various types of network attacks, including denial-of-service (DoS), distributed denial-of-service (DDoS), phishing, malware, man-in-the-middle (MitM), social engineering, and zero-day exploits, along with their defenses. It emphasizes the importance of measures like traffic filtering, security training, and software updates to protect against these threats. Additionally, the document promotes resources such as courses and workshops for further learning on network security.

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Types of Network Attacks

2. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attack
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Overwhelms network/server with excessive traffic.
Defense: Traffic filtering, rate limiting.
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3. Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack
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Floods target system with traffic from multiple sources.
Defense: DDoS mitigation services, traffic filtering.
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4. Phishing Attack
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Deceives users to disclose sensitive information.
Defense: Email filters, anti-phishing tools, user awareness.

5. Malware Attack
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Infiltrates malicious software to compromise security.
Defense: Antivirus software, regular updates, user vigilance.

6. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack
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Intercepts communication to eavesdrop or alter data.
Defense: Secure communication protocols (HTTPS), network
security.

7. Social Engineering Attack
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Manipulates individuals to reveal confidential information.
Defense: Security training, awareness programs.

8. Zero-Day Exploits
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Targets unknown vulnerabilities to launch attacks.
Defense: Vulnerability scanning, patch management,
intrusion detection.

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