Categorisation_of_Cyber_Attacks for hnd pearson level 4 students

Categorisation_of_Cyber_Attacks for hnd pearson level 4 students

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  Cyber Security –Categorization of Cyber Attacks ACTIVE VS PASSIVE INTERNAL VS EXTERNAL SYSTEMS AS TARGET & TOOL PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 4 UNIT: CYBER SECURITY HAWA
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  What is aCyber Attack?  A cyberattack is a deliberate exploitation of computer systems, technology-dependent enterprises, and networks.  Purpose: Steal, alter, or destroy data or systems.  Examples: Phishing, DDoS, ransomware.
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  Categories of Cyber Attacks Cyber attacks are broadly categorised into:  Active Attacks  Passive Attacks https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/computer- networks/difference-between-active-attack-and-passive- attack/
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  Active Attacks  Definition:Attempt to alter system resources or affect operations.  Examples:  • Virus injection  • Ransomware  • Website defacement  • Denial of Service (DoS/DDoS)  Impact: Changes data, interrupts services, damages reputation.
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  Passive Attacks  Definition:Attempt to gather information without altering resources.  Examples:  • Wiretapping  • Traffic analysis  • Shoulder surfing  • Network sniffing  Impact: Breaches confidentiality without damaging data.
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  Source of Attacks Internal Attacks: Initiated by insiders (employees, misuse of privileges).  External Attacks: Originates from outside (hackers, cybercriminals).  Discussion: Can insiders perform external-style attacks?
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  Digital Systems asa Target  When attackers aim to damage or exploit the system itself.  Examples:  • Viruses & Worms  • Ransomware  • DDoS  • Pagejacking  • Mail Bombing
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  Digital Systems asa Tool  When systems are used to commit or support crimes.  Examples:  • Cyber-enabled crimes  • Crimes against children  • Financial crimes  • Information warfare  • Spam & phishing  • Distribution of offensive content
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  Case Study –WannaCry Ransomware  Type: Active, External  Impact: Encrypted NHS data, disrupted operations  Lesson: Importance of system patching and backups. https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/security/ransomware/w annacry-ransomware/
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  Activity  Activity 1:Categorise these into Active/Passive & Internal/External:  1. Wiretapping  2. Ransomware  3. Insider data theft  4. DDoS attack  Activity 2: Pick a recent cyberattack and identify:  • Type  • Origin  • Impact  • Mitigation
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  Reflection / Homework Research a recent cyberattack (past 2 years):  • Identify its category, tools used, and damage caused  • Submit a short paragraph for discussion next class