TYPES OF CYBER ATTACKS

Cryptojacking

Cryptojacking is the unauthorized use of someone else’s computer to mine cryptocurrency. Hackers do this by either getting the victim to click on a malicious link in an email that loads cryptomining code on the computer, or by infecting a website or online ad with JavaScript code that auto-executes once loaded in the victim’s browser.

Either way, the cryptomining code then works in the background as unsuspecting victims use their computers normally. The only sign they might notice is slower performance or lags in execution.

Cryptojacking is where cyber criminals compromise a user’s computer or device and use it to mine cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. Cryptojacking is not as well-known as other attack vectors, however, it shouldn’t be underestimated.

Organizations don’t have great visibility when it comes to this type of attack, which means that a hacker could be using valuable network resources to mine a cryptocurrency without the organization having any knowledge of it.

How Crptojacking Works :

How to avoid Cryptojacking Attack :

Although it’s difficult to detect when your computer system has been compromised by cryptojacking, there are some preventative measures you can take to protect your computer and networking systems and your own crypto-assets:

• Train Your IT Team

  Your IT team should be trained to understand and detect cryptojacking. They should be well aware of the first signs of an attack and take immediate steps to investigate further.

• Educate Your Employees

  IT teams need to rely on employees to let them know when computers are running slowly or overheating. Employees also need to be educated in cybersecurity, such as not clicking on links in emails that execute cryptojacking code and only downloading from trusted links. The same rule applies for personal email on your own devices.

• Use Anti-Cryptomining Extensions

  Cryptojacking scripts are often deployed in web browsers. Use browser extensions to block cryptominers across the web such as minerBlock, No Coin, and Anti Miner.

• Use Ad-Blockers

  Web ads are common places for cryptojacking scripts to be embedded. Using an ad-blocker can both detect and block malicious cryptomining code.

• Disable JavaScript

  When browsing online, disabling JavaScript can prevent cryptojacking code from infecting your computer. Keep in mind that disabling JavaScript will block many of the functions you need when browsing.

• Cyber Attack Introduction

TYPES OF CYBER ATTACKS

• Man In The Middle Attack
• Brute Force & Dictionary Attack
• SQL Injection
• Botnet
• Trojan Horse
• Malware Attack
• Cryptojacking
• Phishing
• Session Hijacking
• DNS Spoofing
• DOS Attack

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