Exploring Computer Hardware

Internet Security

Internet security, also known as cybersecurity, is a crucial aspect of the modern digital world, involving wide a range of practices, technologies, and policies designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack. As the internet continues to evolve, so do the threats, making internet security an ever-important topic.

Common threats include malware, phishing (pronounced “fishing”), distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks.

Malware covers a wide range of malicious software such as viruses, worms, trojans, ransomware, and spyware, each designed to cause harm or steal information. For example, WannaCry ransomware made headlines in 2017 by exploiting a vulnerability in ...