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What is Cyber Threats

Chapter 25
Handbook of Research on Cyber Approaches to Public Administration and Social Policy
It refers to malicious attacks by an individual or organization to get access to another individual’s or organization’s system or computer network with the purpose of corrupting data or stealing sensitive information.
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The Anatomy of Phishing Attacks and the Detection and Prevention of Fake Domain Names
Erkan Şen (Nebula Bilişim Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti., Turkey) and Gurkan Tuna (Trakya University, Turkey)
Copyright: © 2022 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3380-5.ch025
Abstract
Internet technology and its infrastructure are getting more and more into our lives. In parallel with this, there is an increase in the number of phishing attacks that rely on fake/deceptive domain names. Web-based phishing attacks aim at obtaining users' (individual/corporate) personal and/or financial information by using fake domain names. Within the scope of this chapter, firstly, phishing attacks are explained. How they are prepared and implemented is examined. Then, the steps to be taken to detect fake domain names to which users are directed are examined.
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Chapter 6
Effects of Botswana Cultural Values on Information Security
The possibility of a malicious attempt to disrupt a computer network or system.
Published in Chapter: Effects of Botswana Cultural Values on Information Security; From: Cybersecurity Capabilities in Developing Nations and Its Impact on Global Security
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Chapter 9
Cybersecurity Risk: Assessment and Management
A cyber threat or cybersecurity threat is a harmful act aimed at causing data damage, data theft, or disruption to digital life in general. Computer viruses, data breaches, DoS assaults, and other attack vectors are all examples of cyber dangers.
Published in Chapter: Cybersecurity Risk: Assessment and Management; From: Global Risk and Contingency Management Research in Times of Crisis
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Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure Protection: Public Private Aspects of Resilience
An identified effort directed toward access to, infiltration of, manipulation of or impairment to the integrity, confidentially, security or availability of data, an applications or systems without lawful authority.
Published in Chapter: Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure Protection: Public Private Aspects of Resilience; From: Handbook of Research on Civil Society and National Security in the Era of Cyber Warfare
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Chapter 4
Cyber Sentinels: Exploring the Cybersecurity Awareness of Indian Library Professionals
In library, cyber threats refer to various malicious actions and risks, such as cyberattacks, data breaches, malware, phishing, and ransomware, targeting digital assets, patron information, and library services. Countermeasures are essential to safeguard digital resources and ensure uninterrupted access to information.
Published in Chapter: Cyber Sentinels: Exploring the Cybersecurity Awareness of Indian Library Professionals; From: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Libraries
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Chapter 17
Human Factor Role for Cyber Threats Resilience
Obvious and hidden threats, concerning technologies, services and users’ interaction in the cyber space.
Published in Chapter: Human Factor Role for Cyber Threats Resilience; From: Handbook of Research on Civil Society and National Security in the Era of Cyber Warfare
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