Top 10 most common web attacks

Introduction:

In today’s interconnected world, the internet serves as a vital conduit for communication, commerce, and collaboration. However, along with its myriad benefits, the digital realm also poses significant risks, as cybercriminals continually devise new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and compromise online security. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 most common web attacks, ranging from denial of service (DoS) attacks to sophisticated ransomware schemes, and discuss strategies for mitigating these threats to safeguard your digital assets and personal information.

1. Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks: Denial of Service (DoS) attacks involve flooding a targeted system, network, or website with excessive traffic or requests, causing it to become unavailable to legitimate users. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks amplify the impact by coordinating multiple sources to inundate the target with traffic simultaneously. These attacks can disrupt online services, undermine productivity, and inflict financial losses on businesses.
2. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) / Man-in-the-Browser (MitB) Attacks: Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks occur when a cybercriminal intercepts and eavesdrops on communications between two parties, potentially stealing sensitive information such as login credentials or…