CYBER THREATS

A cyber or cybersecurity threat is a malicious act that seeks to damage data, steal data, or disrupt digital life in general. Cyber threats include computer viruses, data breaches, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, and other attack vectors.

DOXWARE

Doxware is ransomware that threatens to release confidential/sensitive data to the public if the victim does not pay the ransom. The term comes from the hacker term “doxing,” or releasing confidential information over the internet.

RANSOMWARE

Ransomware is a type of malware that denies access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid.

Ransomware attacks are one of the most frightening cyber threats. A victim’s sensitive data is encrypted and only decrypted during these attacks if a ransom price is paid.

Victims only become aware that they’ve been compromised when they’re presented with a formidable message announcing the successful attack.

MALWARE

Malware, or malicious software, is any program or file that is harmful to a computer user. Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, adware and ransomware.

The software is considered malware based on the intent of its creator rather than its actual features.

Malware seeks to invade, damage, or disable computer systems, network often taking partial control, and leaking sensitive data, personally identifiable information (PII) to an unauthorized third party.