Common Cyber Threats & Attack Vectors Explained

Common threats and attack vectors

Imagining IT security as home security

Why bother? What can happen?

Most people don't fully comprehend the implications of a breach until, well, it happens. But as this page illustrates, it's absolutely critical to understand how and why breaches happen.

For a deep dive and industry-leading intelligence, check out our 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR).

Thieves break in with your keys

If attackers have your keys or the passcode to your garage door, they can walk right in. In cyber, this is called using someone's credentials.

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Blackmail, just like in the movies

After attackers have gained access to your house, they can steal or destroy things - even take hostages. In cyberspace, a major type of blackmail is ransomware.

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Neighborhood traffic jam prevents party

You're throwing a big party, but your guests can't get there because a bad guy made sure that the surrounding streets are all clogged. In cyberspace, this is called a denial-of-service attack.

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The world outside your four walls

You and your valuables are not always behind the safe walls of your house. Your mobile device contains an ever-increasing amount of valuable information. What if you lose it?

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The biggest threat: Humans (i.e., you)

The human element is often the weakest link in all security. We leave the garage door open; we share keys. This is also true of cyberspace.

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Reliance on multiple mobile devices compounded by the multitasking that often comes with mobile use can create significant risk for organizations. For a deeper look at top threats seen in securing mobile devices, check out Verizon's Mobile Security Index (MSI) report.

Physical world translated to cybersecurity

NIST framework for security

Common threats and attack vectors

Imagining IT security as home security

Why bother? What can happen?

Thieves break in with your keys

Blackmail, just like in the movies

Neighborhood traffic jam prevents party

The world outside your four walls

The biggest threat: Humans (i.e., you)

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