Types of security threats

Protecting against DDoS attacks
Therefore, preventative and remedial measures must be taken. While companies can take several steps themselves, such as bandwidth buffering, having a DDoS mitigation service can be the most effective defense.
In 2021 the largest DDoS attack ever was recorded when Microsoft mitigated an attack involving an Azure customer with a throughput of 3.45 Tbps and a packet rate of 340 million PPS. Once detected, it’s vital to trace the source of the attack to ensure you won’t simply fall victim to it a second time. You can do this by working with cybersecurity professionals and law enforcement experts to ensure your business is protected in the future.
9. Network vulnerabilities
Enterprise networks are getting ever-more complex, and that means the number of potential vulnerabilities within them is on the rise. Issues such as zero-day attacks, SQL injections and advanced persistent threats all seek to take advantage of weaknesses in code that can allow hackers to gain access to a network in order to plant malware, exfiltrate data or damage systems.
One of the main ways hackers do this is by taking advantage of outdated and unpatched software, so ensuring all systems are up-to-date is vital in guarding against many of these attacks. Yet it's something that many businesses still fail to do, with one in three data breaches originating from vulnerabilities left by unpatched software.
Protecting against network vulnerabilities
To defend against vulnerabilities, a good patch management plan is essential, especially as network sprawl continues to be an issue. This can be challenging, but many of the tasks involved in this can now be automated with the help of modern patch management tools and applications.
10. Formjacking
Formjacking is among the most recent types of cyber security threat. It occurs when hackers inject malicious code into a web page form to collect sensitive data. They most often occur on payment page forms, so that when a user inputs their payment information the attacker can collect the card number, address, customer name and phone number. This is part of a group of cyberattacks known as supply chain attacks.