Application Attack Types

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ARP Spoofing ARP spoofing is a type of attack in which a malicious actor sends falsified ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) messages over a local area network. Learn More

Botnet A botnet is a network of compromised computers under the control of a malicious actor. Each individual device in a botnet is referred to as a bot. Learn More

Cache Poisoning Cache poisoning is a type of attack in which corrupt data is inserted into the cache database of the Domain Name System (DNS) name server. The Domain Name System is a system that associates domain names with IP addresses. Learn More

Computer Worm Computer worms are among the most common types of malware. They spread over computer networks by exploiting operating system vulnerabilities. Learn More



Keylogger Keyloggers or keystroke loggers are software programs or hardware devices that track the activities (keys pressed) of a keyboard. Keyloggers are a form of spyware where computer users are unaware their actions are being tracked. Learn More

Malware Malware is short for “malicious software”: hostile applications that are created with the express intent to damage or disable mobile devices, computers or network servers. Learn More

Man-in-the-Middle Attack A man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is a type of cyberattack where a malicious actor inserts him/herself into a conversation between two parties, impersonates both parties and gains access to information that the two parties were trying to send to each other. Learn More



Rootkit A rootkit is a computer program designed to provide privileged access to a computer while actively hiding its presence. Once a rootkit has been installed, the controller of the rootkit has the ability to remotely execute files and change system configurations on the host machine. Learn More



Spoofing Attack A spoofing attack is when a malicious party impersonates another device or user on a network in order to launch attacks against network hosts, steal data, spread malware or bypass access controls. Learn More



Spyware Although it sounds like something James Bond would employ, spyware is all too real. Spyware is any software that installs itself on your computer and starts covertly monitoring your online behavior without your knowledge or permission. Learn More