Cybercriminals are continually developing new methods to exploit vulnerabilities, and even the most tech-savvy individuals and organizations can find themselves at risk. While some cyberattacks like phishing and malware are well-known, several lesser-known but equally dangerous threats require attention. This blog post explores six types of cyberattacks you might not have considered but should be on your radar.
1. Botnet Attacks
A botnet attack involves a network of compromised computers, or “bots,” which are controlled by a single entity, often referred to as a “botmaster.” These botnets can be used to launch large-scale cyberattacks such as Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, which overwhelm a target’s resources, rendering it inaccessible.
In 2016, hackers used the Mirai botnet to take control of millions of devices and launched a huge DDoS attack on Dyn, a major domain name server provider.
Some hackers also take over IoT devices to “brick” them, which means they damage the device’s firmware so it becomes useless. They do this for fun or to teach people about cybersecurity.
2. LLMjacking
As language models become integral in various applications, they present new cyberattack vectors. LLMjacking, or Large Language Model hijacking, involves manipulating language models to generate harmful or misleading information.
Attackers can exploit
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