Types of Networks Attacks

Types of Network Attacks

Network attacks encompass various intrusions and unauthorized access to one's network infrastructure. These attacks typically begin with an analysis of the environment, followed by the collection of information and data to exploit existing vulnerabilities, including open ports. 

Passive Attacks

At the passive attack level, unauthorized intrusions aim to gather information without altering or disabling system resources. 

Active Attacks

Active attacks involve accessing, altering, disabling, or destroying infrastructure resources and data. 

Sources of Attacks

Network attacks can originate from within the organization, known as Inside attacks, perpetrated by individuals with certain levels of access to the network. 

Common Types of Attacks

One of the most prevalent network attacks is the Denial-of-Service Attack (DoS Attack), which can also manifest as a distributed denial of service (DDoS Attack).