A cyberattack is a deliberate attempt by an individual or group to compromise another party’s information system. Attackers typically aim to disrupt operations or gain unauthorized access to data for personal or organizational gain.
Read MoreCyber espionage is the use of digital techniques, including malware, phishing, and network intrusion, to secretly access and steal confidential information from governments, corporations, or individuals. Unlike cybercrime motivated by financial gain, cyber espionage is primarily driven by the desire to gather intelligence, gain a competitive advantage, or support geopolitical objectives. It is carried out by nation-state actors, state-sponsored hacker groups, or corporate spies operating covertly over extended periods.
Read MoreMalware originally used to extort money from victims by encrypting or otherwise blocking access to applications or files until a sum of money is paid. Today, attackers’ more often steal information and threaten to make it public. For protection, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) ensures that even if credentials are compromised, attackers cannot automatically access accounts, sensitive information, or critical services.
Read MoreA cybercrime business model in which ransomware developers sell ransomware code or malware so that even inexperienced hackers can launch attacks using sophisticated tools.