Google cybersecurity module 2 part 2

Password attack

An attempt to access password-secured devices, systems, networks, or data.

Social engineering attack

A manipulation technique that exploits human error to gain private information, access, or valuables.

Physical attack

A security incident affecting both digital and physical environments.

Adversarial artificial intelligence

A technique that manipulates AI and machine learning to conduct attacks more efficiently.

Supply-chain attack

Targets systems or applications to locate a vulnerability where malware can be deployed.

Cryptographic attack

Affects secure forms of communication between a sender and intended recipient.

Advanced persistent threats (APTs)

Expert threat actors who access networks without authorization, often targeting large organizations.

Insider threats

Authorized users who abuse their access to harm an organization.

Hacktivists

Threat actors driven by a political agenda using digital technology to achieve goals.

Authorized hackers

Also known as ethical hackers, they conduct risk evaluations within the law.

Semi-authorized hackers

Researchers who seek vulnerabilities without exploiting them.

Unauthorized hackers

Malicious actors who exploit vulnerabilities for financial gain.

Vigilante hackers

Hackers who aim to protect against unethical hackers.