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Dec 18

Top 8 Tv Shows for Hackers/Cybersecurity Professionals

1. Mr Robot

Elliot is a brilliant introverted young programmer who works as a cyber-security engineer by day and vigilante hacker by night. Him and his allies try to take down E-Corp

2. Silicon Valley

This story follows Richard, a programmer in Silicon Valley trying to build a company Pied Piper. It also tells the story of other programmers and their struggles to make an impact

3. Scorpion

This Story is about Walter, a genius with an IQ of 197 and a group of geniuses who work together to solve major crises around the globe

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Dec 18

This a thread discussing various forms of Cyber Attacks: Origins, Mechanisms, and Damages… 🧵

Malware:
Malware is a collective term for malicious software that is designed to infiltrate, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computers, networks, or devices.

Malware is developed by various cybercriminal groups and sometimes by state-sponsored actors with the intent of causing harm.

Common types include:
-viruses
-worms
-trojan
-ransomware
-spyware.

Malware can be spread through various channels, such as email attachments, malicious websites, USB drives, and infected software downloads. Once inside a system, it can perform various harmful activities like stealing data, encrypting files (ransomware), or spying on users (spyware).

Real-Life Example:
The impact of malware can be devastating, leading to massive data theft, system damage, financial losses, and operational disruptions. For instance, the WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017 infected over 300,000 computers across 150 countries, causing billions in damages and severely impacting organizations like the UK’s National Health Service (NHS).

Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks:
A DoS attack aims to make a website, network, or service unavailable to its intended users by overwhelming it with traffic.

DoS attacks are launched by various actors, including hacktivists, cybercriminals, and state-sponsored groups, often as a form of protest or to disrupt operations.g

The attacker floods the target system with excessive requests or data packets, consuming all available resources and causing the system to slow down or crash. Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks involve multiple compromised devices (botnets) to amplify the attack.

Real-Life Example:
DoS attacks can cause significant downtime, leading to loss of revenue, customer dissatisfaction, and reputational damage. For example, the 2016 Dyn DNS attack, a massive DDoS attack, brought down major websites like Twitter, Netflix, and Reddit by overwhelming the DNS provider.
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Phishing:
Phishing is a technique where attackers impersonate trustworthy entities to trick individuals into divulging personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.

Phishing attacks are typically carried out by cybercriminals seeking to steal sensitive information.

Phishing attacks are commonly executed through fraudulent emails, messages, or websites that appear legitimate. Victims are often prompted to click on a link or download an attachment, leading to the compromise of their credentials or systems.

Real-Life Example:
Successful phishing attacks can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. A well-known example is the 2016 phishing attack on John Podesta, the chairman of Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign, which led to the leak of thousands of emails and had significant political consequences.

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Dec 14

Introduction to Cybersecurity!!

A Thread

What is Cybersecurity?

Cybersecurity refers to the practices, technologies, and processes designed to protect systems, networks, and data from cyberattacks.

These cyberattacks are typically aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information, extorting money from users, or interrupting normal business operations. With the increasing reliance on the internet, data, and digital tools, protecting digital systems has become vital for individuals, businesses, and governments.