By Mohammed AlSubayt

100 Common and recent attacks

Cybersecurity Should Know
# Attack Type Description Prevention Response
Strategies Strategies
1 Ransomware Encrypts victim's files, Regular backups, Isolate infected
demanding a ransom. endpoint systems, restore
protection, from backups,
phishing contact authorities.
awareness
training.
2 Phishing Deceptive emails or messages Employee training, Verify and report
to steal sensitive information. email filtering, phishing attempts,
multi-factor change affected
authentication credentials, notify
(MFA). affected
individuals.
3 Spear Phishing Highly targeted phishing Tailored security Conduct an in-
attacks against specific awareness, depth investigation,
individuals or companies. advanced email alert targeted
security solutions. individuals,
reinforce training.
4 DDoS Attacks Overloading a network with DDoS mitigation Activate DDoS
traffic to disrupt services. services, increased mitigation, assess
bandwidth, impact, gradually
network restore services.
monitoring.
5 SQL Injection Exploiting SQL vulnerabilities Use prepared Patch the
to manipulate or steal statements, employ vulnerability,
database information. web application examine logs for
firewalls, regular data breaches,
security audits. inform
stakeholders.
6 Zero-Day Exploit Attacks exploiting unknown Keep software Apply emergency
vulnerabilities in software or updated, employ patches, isolate
hardware. intrusion detection affected systems,
systems, use threat conduct a forensic
intelligence. analysis.
7 Man-in-the- Intercepting and potentially HTTPS for all Identify and end
Middle (MitM) altering communication communications, unauthorized
between two parties. secure Wi-Fi sessions, reinforce
networks, VPNs. network security,
monitor for data
breaches.
8 Cross-Site Injecting malicious scripts Input validation, Cleanse the website
Scripting (XSS) into websites to execute on content security of malicious scripts,
the user’s browser. policies, secure inform users,
coding practices. review and update
security policies.
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9 Credential Bulk use of stolen credentials MFA, password Force password
Stuffing to gain unauthorized access. complexity resets, review
requirements, access logs,
monitor for enhance
unusual access monitoring for
patterns. affected accounts.
10 Insider Threats Threats from people within Least privilege Investigate and
the organization that have access model, user confirm the insider
inside information. activity threat, revoke
monitoring, access, legal action
conducting regular if necessary.
audits.
11 Malvertising Using online advertising to Ad-blockers, Remove malicious
spread malware. updated antivirus ads, scan for and
programs, educate remove malware,
users on safe notify ad networks
browsing practices. and users.
12 Cryptojacking Unauthorized use of someone Endpoint Identify and
else’s computing resources to protection, terminate mining
mine cryptocurrency. network scripts, secure
monitoring, systems against
browser future attacks,
extensions to block monitor for
mining scripts. unusual resource
usage.
13 Advanced Long-term targeted attacks Endpoint detection Isolate affected
Persistent for espionage or data theft. and response areas, engage a
Threats (APT) (EDR), network response team,
segmentation, strengthen
regular security defenses based on
assessments. the attack analysis.
14 IoT Attacks Attacks targeting Internet of Change default Identify
Things devices to gain access passwords, compromised
to networks or data. regularly update devices, update or
firmware, network replace insecure
segmentation. devices, reinforce
network security.
15 Supply Chain Attacks that target less-secure Conduct security Assess impact,
Attacks elements in the supply audits of suppliers, isolate affected
network. enforce security systems,
standards for collaborate with
partners, use partners to
secure software mitigate the threat.
development
practices.
16 Cloud Jacking Unauthorized access and Strong access Revoke
manipulation of cloud controls, monitor unauthorized
resources. cloud access, assess the
environments, breach, enhance
secure cloud cloud security
configurations. configurations.
17 Fileless Malware Malware that operates Behavioural Isolate affected
without writing any files to detection tools, endpoints, use
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disk, using legitimate system restrict PowerShell forensic tools to
tools instead. and WMI, regularly trace and remove,
update antivirus update security
definitions. tools to detect
future attacks.
18 AI-Powered Cyberattacks using AI for AI security tools Employ AI-based
Attacks automation, evasion, or for detection, detection for
efficiency. continuous nuanced analysis,
security training adapt security
for AI models, posture based on
keeping AI systems AI threat
updated. intelligence,
conduct AI system
audits.
19 Deepfake Using AI-generated fake audio User education on Verify incidents of
Phishing or video to impersonate deepfake deepfake fraud,
legitimate sources for fraud. technology, increase
verification awareness, refine
processes for detection
authentication, use capabilities.
of biometric
security measures.
20 Mobile Malware Malicious software targeting Install apps from Remove malicious
mobile devices for data theft trusted sources, apps, reset affected
or unauthorized access. use mobile security devices, reinforce
solutions, regular safe mobile
device updates. practices among
users.
21 Web Application Exploiting vulnerabilities in Regular application Patch affected
Attacks web applications to steal data, scanning, secure applications, notify
disrupt services, or conduct coding practices, users if data was
fraud. use of WAF. compromised,
review and
enhance security
measures.
22 Rogue Software Software that pretends to be Educate users on Remove rogue
legitimate but is malicious. software software, restore
verification, from backups if
restrict software necessary, alert
installation users to the rogue
privileges, employ software threat.
application
whitelisting.
23 SIM Swap Attack Fraudulently transferring a Avoid using SMS Contact the carrier
victim's phone number to for critical to regain control of
control accounts and bypass authentication, the number, secure
security measures. educate users on potentially
protecting compromised
personal accounts, consider
information, use legal action.
app-based MFA
when possible.
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24 Skimming Capturing payment card Use payment Investigate and
information through devices terminals with remove skimming
placed on ATMs or POS end-to-end devices, notify
systems. encryption, affected
regularly inspect individuals,
machines, monitor for
employee fraudulent
vigilance. transactions.
25 Lateral Techniques used to move Network Identify and isolate
Movement through a network to gain segmentation, compromised
access to more resources or strong systems, review
data after an initial breach. authentication logs for movement
controls, regular patterns,
monitoring of strengthen internal
network traffic. security controls.
26 Domain Spoofing Creating fake websites or Register similar Take down spoofed
sending emails from domain names, domains, alert
addresses that mimic implement email users and
legitimate domains. authentication customers to the
standards, educate spoofing attempt,
users on verifying enhance
URLs. monitoring for
similar attacks.
27 Bait and Switch Tricking users into clicking on Educate users on Identify and block
Attack legitimate-looking links that safe browsing and malicious domains,
lead to malicious sites or downloading inform and educate
downloads. practices, use affected users,
endpoint review and adjust
protection to block web security filters.
malicious sites.
28 Watering Hole Compromising legitimate Keep web Remove malicious
Attack websites to target specific environments code from
user groups and infect their secure and up-to- compromised
devices. date, monitor web websites, inform
traffic for website visitors,
anomalies, educate conduct a security
users on safe web review to prevent
browsing. future incidents.
29 Drive-by Unintentional download of Employ up-to-date Scan and clean
Download Attack malware by visiting a antivirus solutions, infected systems,
compromised website, educate users on identify how the
without any interaction from safe browsing, use malware was
the user. secure web delivered, reinforce
gateways. defensive measures
against malware.
30 Voice Phishing Using voice communication to User training on Verify the
(Vishing) trick people into providing recognizing vishing legitimacy of the
sensitive information or attempts, request through
making unauthorized verification independent
transactions. procedures for means, change
phone requests, compromised
restrict phone- credentials, notify
affected parties.
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based data
disclosure.
31 Side-Channel Exploiting indirect signals Use hardware and Analyze and
Attacks (like power consumption or software that identify the
electromagnetic emissions) to minimize leakage, exploited channels,
extract sensitive data. employ encryption, mitigate by
and regularly audit redesigning
for vulnerabilities. systems if
necessary, and
monitor for future
attacks.
32 Watering Hole Compromising websites Regularly update Identify
Attacks frequently visited by targeted and monitor web compromised
users to infect their devices or resources for websites, remove
steal information. anomalies, educate malicious content,
users on safe and notify visitors
browsing practices. while investigating
the breach source.
33 Zero Trust Circumventing security Implement Review and tighten
Architecture controls in environments comprehensive access control
Bypass based on the zero trust model, zero trust policies, investigate
exploiting weaknesses in principles, how the bypass
authentication/authorization. continuous occurred, and
monitoring, and enhance identity
strict access and access
controls based on management
identity solutions.
verification.
34 Machine Learning Introducing subtly corrupted Validate and Revert to a known
Model Poisoning data into a machine learning cleanse training good state of the
model's training set to data, monitor model, cleanse the
influence its output model behavior for training dataset,
maliciously. anomalies, employ and retrain the
robust anomaly model while
detection enhancing data
algorithms. validation
processes.
35 Blockchain Wallet Exploiting vulnerabilities in Use hardware Secure remaining
Exploits blockchain wallets to steal wallets, enable all assets, investigate
cryptocurrencies. available security and report the
features, educate exploit, and
users on security consider legal
best practices. actions if
necessary.
36 Adversarial AI Using AI techniques to Implement Assess the impact
manipulate or trick machine adversarial on affected models,
learning models into making training, regular adjust threat
incorrect decisions. model evaluations, detection
and layered capabilities, and
security incorporate
approaches. adversarial
examples into
training sets.
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37 Cloud Storage Incorrectly configured cloud Employ automated Identify the scope
Misconfigurations storage permissions leading to tools for of exposed data,
unauthorized data access or configuration rectify
leaks. management, misconfigurations,
conduct regular notify affected
security audits, and parties, and review
train staff on cloud cloud security
security best policies.
practices.
38 Quantum Potential future threat where Research and Stay informed on
Computing quantum computing could invest in quantum- quantum
Threats break current cryptographic resistant computing
algorithms. cryptographic progress, begin
algorithms, follow planning for
advancements in cryptographic
quantum upgrades, and
computing. participate in
cybersecurity
forums for updates.
39 Deepfake Social Using deepfake technology for Educate users on Investigate
Engineering social engineering attacks, the existence and incidents involving
impersonating individuals to signs of deepfakes, deepfakes,
manipulate or deceive targets. use digital document and
watermarking, report cases for
verify suspicious legal purposes,
communications enhance detection
through multiple capabilities.
channels.
40 Supply Chain Malicious modification of Enforce code Audit and verify
Software software before it reaches the signing, secure integrity of
Tampering end-user, typically during the development compromised
development or distribution environments, software, isolate
phase. conduct thorough affected systems,
vetting of third- communicate with
party components. vendors for
remediation.
41 Mobile Code Malicious code injection in Employ strict code Conduct a security
Injection mobile apps, leading to reviews, use audit of the affected
unauthorized access or data application app, patch the
leakage. hardening vulnerability, and
techniques, and notify affected
regularly update users to update the
mobile security app.
solutions.
42 Cryptocurrency Unauthorized use of Implement Isolate and remove
Mining Malware computing resources to mine network behavior the malware from
cryptocurrency, significantly analysis tools, affected systems,
impairing system apply endpoint block mining-
performance and security. protection, and related domains,
educate users on and monitor for
signs of recurrence.
compromise.
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43 Voice Deepfake Using AI-generated fake audio Educate users on Verify the
Fraud to impersonate trusted the threat of voice authenticity of
individuals or authorities, deepfakes, suspicious voice
often for financial fraud or implement voice communications,
information theft. authentication report and
measures, and document
establish fraudulent
verification incidents, and
protocols. reassess voice
security measures.
44 API Token Theft Stealing authentication tokens Secure API Revoke stolen
to gain unauthorized access to endpoints with tokens, assess the
systems and data via APIs. strong extent of access or
authentication, data breach, and
regularly rotate reinforce API
tokens, and security measures.
monitor API access
for unusual
activity.
45 IoT Botnet Compromising multiple IoT Change default Identify and
Attacks devices to create a botnet for device passwords, disconnect
large-scale attacks such as segment IoT compromised
DDoS. devices from main devices, update
networks, and security
keep firmware configurations, and
updated. closely monitor
network traffic for
anomalies.
46 Social Media Unauthorized access and Enable MFA on all Recover access to
Account Takeover control over social media accounts, educate the affected
accounts to spread users on security accounts, remove
misinformation or malicious best practices, and unauthorized
content. regularly monitor content, inform
account activity. followers about the
breach, and
enhance account
security.
47 Infrastructure-as- Manipulating IaC scripts or Use code signing Audit and revert
Code Tampering templates to inject malicious for IaC files, unauthorized IaC
configurations into cloud conduct peer modifications,
environments. reviews of IaC investigate the
changes, and source of
monitor tampering, and
infrastructure reinforce the
deployments for security of CI/CD
unauthorized pipelines.
changes.
48 Insider Data Unauthorized transfer of Implement data Investigate the data
Exfiltration sensitive information outside loss prevention leak, assess the
the organization by trusted (DLP) tools, impact, conduct
individuals. monitor user interviews, and
behavior for apply disciplinary
suspicious actions or legal
activities, and
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apply strict access measures as
controls. necessary.
49 BGP Hijacking Malicious redirection of Implement BGP Identify and correct
internet traffic through the security protocols unauthorized
manipulation of BGP routing like RPKI, monitor routing changes,
tables, potentially intercepting routing changes, notify affected
or redirecting data. and collaborate parties, and
with ISPs for analyze traffic logs
anomaly detection. for data
interception.
50 Quantum Theoretical future threat Stay informed Begin assessing the
Cryptanalysis where quantum computing about quantum cryptographic
Threats could break classical computing landscape of your
cryptographic protections, developments, organization, plan
exposing encrypted data. participate in post- for gradual
quantum implementation of
cryptography quantum-resistant
initiatives, and algorithms, and
prepare for engage with
cryptographic cybersecurity
migration. communities for
emerging solutions.
51 Credential Unauthorized exposure or Implement robust Initiate password
Leakage theft of user login credentials, password policies, resets, monitor for
often through breaches or use multi-factor unauthorized
phishing campaigns. authentication access, and inform
(MFA), educate affected users.
users on phishing.
52 Digital Supply Threats introduced through Conduct security Assess and isolate
Chain Risk vulnerabilities in the digital assessments of affected systems,
supply chain, including third- digital partners, collaborate with
party services and software. use secure partners for
software mitigation, update
development compromised
practices. systems.
53 Rogue AI Unintended or malicious Implement AI Investigate and
Behavior behaviors by AI systems, ethics guidelines, correct AI system
potentially causing harm or conduct thorough behaviors,
security breaches. testing of AI reinforce AI
behaviors, monitor security protocols,
AI system outputs. retrain AI models
as necessary.
54 Biometric Data Unauthorized access and theft Encrypt biometric Notify affected
Breach of biometric data, data, limit individuals, reset
compromising security biometric data biometric
measures based on physical or collection and credentials,
behavioral biometrics. storage, apply enhance data
strict access protection
controls. measures.
55 Cloud Data Accidental or malicious Implement robust Restore data from
Deletion deletion of data stored on backup and backups,
cloud platforms, leading to recovery solutions, investigate cause of
apply strict access deletion, reinforce
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potential loss of critical controls and cloud data
information. monitoring of management
cloud practices.
environments.
56 Man-in-the-Cloud Exploiting cloud-based file Use strong Revoke
(MitC) Attacks synchronization services to encryption for data unauthorized
gain unauthorized access to in transit, employ access, review
data transmitted to/from the two-factor cloud access logs,
cloud. authentication for strengthen cloud
cloud services, security
monitor for configurations.
suspicious
activities.
57 Quantum Key Exploiting vulnerabilities in Stay updated on Assess the integrity
Distribution quantum key distribution quantum of quantum-
(QKD) Bypass systems to intercept or communication secured
undermine secure security, communications,
communications. implement update QKD
additional layers of protocols, increase
encryption, monitoring for
monitor for QKD future attacks.
anomalies.
58 Smart Contract Exploiting flaws in smart Conduct thorough Audit affected
Vulnerabilities contracts on blockchain audits of smart contracts, reverse
platforms, potentially leading contract code, unauthorized
to unauthorized transactions implement security transactions if
or access. best practices in possible, patch
smart contract vulnerabilities in
development. smart contracts.
59 Satellite Intercepting or disrupting Encrypt satellite Identify source of
Communication satellite communications to communications, interference,
Hacking gain unauthorized access to implement secure secure or reroute
data or compromise satellite affected
communication integrity. communication communications,
protocols, monitor enhance satellite
for interference. communication
security measures.
60 Deepfake Using deepfake technology to Implement Reinforce
Impersonation in bypass biometric verification liveness detection verification
Verification systems by impersonating an features, conduct processes, update
individual’s voice or facial periodic security biometric
characteristics. reviews of verification
verification systems with anti-
systems, educate spoofing
users on potential capabilities, notify
risks. users about
security
enhancements.
61 Misconfigured Docker containers configured Use security Audit and rectify
Docker without adequate security benchmarks for misconfigurations,
Containers measures, leading to Docker, regularly isolate
unauthorized access or data scan for compromised
breaches. misconfigurations, containers, review
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implement least container
privilege access for deployment
containers. practices.
62 AI-Generated Using AI to craft highly Deploy advanced Rapid identification
Phishing convincing phishing messages AI-based phishing and isolation of AI-
that mimic legitimate detection tools, crafted phishing
communication styles. continuous user incidents,
education on communication to
evolving phishing users about the
tactics. threat, and
reinforcement of
detection
measures.
63 Smart Home Exploiting vulnerabilities in Regularly update Disconnect affected
Device Attacks smart home devices to gain device firmware, devices, update
unauthorized access to change default security settings,
personal networks and data. passwords, and monitor
segment smart network for further
devices onto a anomalies.
separate network.
64 State-Sponsored Advanced cyber attacks Implement Coordinate with
Cyber Espionage orchestrated by nation-states advanced threat government and
aiming to steal sensitive detection systems, international
information or disrupt critical conduct regular cybersecurity
infrastructure. security audits, agencies, isolate
engage in affected systems,
information conduct a thorough
sharing with investigation.
cybersecurity
communities.
65 Cloud Service Exploiting cloud services for Monitor cloud Identify and
Misuse malicious purposes such as service usage for terminate
hosting malware or launching irregular activities, unauthorized cloud
attacks. apply strict access services, assess the
controls, and use scope of misuse,
cloud security and reinforce cloud
assessments tools. usage policies.
66 Post-Quantum Vulnerabilities that emerge Engage in early Review and update
Cryptography from transitioning to post- adoption of post- cryptographic
Vulnerabilities quantum cryptography, quantum implementations,
potentially exposing data to cryptographic monitor for
new attack vectors. standards, vulnerabilities
participate in during transition,
cryptographic and participate in
community efforts shared security
for secure initiatives.
migration.
67 Electromagnetic Deliberate attempts to disrupt Shield sensitive Identify source of
Interference electronic devices' operations equipment, employ EMI attack,
(EMI) Attacks through electromagnetic EMI detection mitigate effects on
radiation. systems, and affected equipment,
design systems to and reinforce
withstand EMI. protective
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measures against
future incidents.
68 IoT Ecosystem Attacks targeting not just Secure all Conduct a system-
Attacks individual IoT devices but the components of the wide security
entire ecosystem, including IoT ecosystem, assessment,
associated services and data from devices to identify and
platforms. data platforms, mitigate
with vulnerabilities, and
comprehensive strengthen the
security measures security of the IoT
and regular audits. ecosystem.
69 Zero-Knowledge Exploiting vulnerabilities in Regularly audit Investigate the
Proof Exploits zero-knowledge proof and update zero- exploited
implementations to gain knowledge proof vulnerabilities,
unauthorized access or implementations, enhance
information. engage with cryptographic
cryptographic measures, and
experts for secure monitor for similar
deployment. exploits.
70 Cross-Cloud Leveraging vulnerabilities Implement cross- Coordinate
Attacks across multiple cloud cloud security response across
platforms to orchestrate monitoring and cloud providers,
broader, more impactful management, isolate
security breaches. enforce uniform compromised
security policies assets, and conduct
across all cloud a multi-cloud
platforms. security review.
71 5G Network Leveraging vulnerabilities in Implement robust Isolate
Exploits the 5G network infrastructure encryption compromised
to conduct surveillance, standards, network segments,
intercept communications, or regularly update work with telecom
launch DDoS attacks. 5G network providers to patch
components, and vulnerabilities, and
monitor for reinforce network
anomalous monitoring and
network activity. security measures.
72 Supply Chain Exploiting vulnerabilities in Use software Audit impacted
Compromise via open-source components used composition software for
Open Source within software supply chains analysis tools to malicious
to inject malicious code. track open-source insertions, update
vulnerabilities, and or replace
enforce strict code compromised
review processes. components, and
review open-source
usage policies.
73 Blockchain Node Targeting blockchain Secure node Identify and secure
Attacks networks' nodes to disrupt communications, compromised
operations or steal apply network nodes, rollback
cryptocurrency by exploiting segmentation, and unauthorized
node vulnerabilities. regularly audit transactions if
node security. possible, and
update blockchain
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network security
protocols.
74 Quantum Anticipating the capability of Early investment Accelerate
Decryption quantum computing to in quantum- deployment of
Threats decrypt currently secure resistant quantum-resistant
communications, potentially algorithms, and cryptography,
exposing vast amounts of active participation assess exposed
data. in quantum data for potential
cryptography risks, and engage in
research. cybersecurity
community
discussions.
75 AI System Manipulating AI systems to Implement AI Investigate AI
Integrity Attacks degrade their performance or behavior performance
cause them to make incorrect monitoring, apply anomalies, restore
decisions without direct robust data AI system integrity,
access to the system. validation, and use and adapt AI
adversarial training models to
detection recognize and
techniques. resist manipulation
attempts.
76 Cyber-Physical Directly targeting integrated Employ CPS- Assess the physical
System (CPS) electronic, physical, and specific security and cyber aspects
Attacks computational infrastructure, protocols, conduct of the attack,
such as industrial control regular system isolate affected
systems, for sabotage. audits, and systems, and
implement real- restore operations
time monitoring with enhanced
solutions. security measures.
77 Homomorphic Bypassing the security Stay abreast of Secure affected
Encryption provided by homomorphic advancements in data systems,
Circumvention encryption schemes to access encryption review and
unencrypted data or technology, engage enhance encryption
manipulate encrypted with cryptographic protocols, and
computations. security experts, monitor for
and apply layered subsequent
security measures. attempts at
circumvention.
78 Voice Synthesis Using advanced voice Implement Conduct thorough
for Impersonation synthesis technology to multifactor identity verification
impersonate individuals for authentication for suspicious
fraudulent purposes or methods that go requests, inform
unauthorized access. beyond voice and educate
recognition, potentially
educate users impacted
about voice individuals, and
phishing (vishing) tighten access
risks. controls.
79 Deep Packet Utilizing sophisticated Employ advanced Investigate the
Inspection techniques to evade detection evasion detection source and method
Evasion by deep packet inspection tools, continuously of evasion, adjust
tools, allowing malicious update DPI DPI settings and
signatures, and policies to
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traffic to blend with apply heuristic- counteract the
legitimate. based traffic technique, and
analysis. monitor for repeat
incidents.
80 Advanced The continuous evolution and Adopt a threat Coordinate a multi-
Persistent Threat sophistication of APT groups hunting mindset, faceted response
(APT) Evolution to exploit new vulnerabilities utilize state-of-the- involving incident
and evade detection with art threat response teams,
novel techniques. intelligence leverage
platforms, and international
engage in active intelligence
defense strategies. sharing, and
employ forensic
analysis.
81 Virtual Reality Exploiting vulnerabilities in Implement VR- Isolate affected VR
(VR) Platform VR platforms to manipulate specific security platforms, update
Attacks experiences or steal sensitive protocols, security measures,
user data. regularly update and notify users of
VR software, and potential data
monitor for breaches.
abnormal user
activity.
82 IoT Mesh Targeting the interconnected Secure all IoT Identify and isolate
Network Attacks network of IoT devices to device connections, compromised
spread malware or disrupt apply network devices, assess
operations across the mesh. segmentation, and network impact,
utilize encryption and reinforce mesh
for device network security.
communications.
83 Automated Code Using AI algorithms to Employ AI- Rapidly patch
Injection via AI automatically discover and powered detected
exploit vulnerabilities in vulnerability vulnerabilities,
software for malicious code detection tools, conduct code
injection. conduct dynamic audits, and monitor
code analysis, and for anomalous
foster AI security behavior indicating
research. AI exploitation.
84 Cross-Platform Developing malware that can Utilize cross- Conduct a multi-
Malware operate across different platform security platform security
operating systems and solutions, regularly assessment, isolate
platforms, increasing the update all systems, affected systems,
potential impact of attacks. and promote and coordinate
software diversity. updates and
patches across all
platforms.
85 Quantum Anticipating the capability to Invest in quantum Stay informed on
Communication intercept quantum encryption quantum
Interception communications, potentially research, monitor communication
undermining future quantum advancements in security
encryption methods. quantum developments, plan
interception for quantum-secure
techniques, and network upgrades,
prepare for post- and engage with
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quantum quantum
cryptography. technology experts.
86 Hyper Exploiting the automated Implement robust Identify and
automation processes and tools in hyper security controls remediate the
Exploits automation to cause system around automated exploited
disruptions or data breaches. workflows, processes, review
conduct regular and tighten the
reviews of security of
automation tools, automation tools,
and apply anomaly and monitor for
detection. future exploits.
87 Nanotechnology- Leveraging nanotechnology Conduct Isolate affected
based Cyber for cyber-physical attacks, nanotechnology hardware,
Attacks including hardware security research, collaborate with
infiltration and data develop nano- nanotechnology
manipulation at the nanoscale. specific security experts for
protocols, and remediation, and
apply physical enhance nano-scale
security measures. security measures.
88 Holographic Data Stealing information through Secure holographic Investigate and
Theft vulnerabilities in holographic data transmissions, secure breaches in
storage or display apply encryption holographic data
technologies. standards to systems, notify
holographic data, affected users, and
and monitor update holographic
holographic data security protocols.
access.
89 Synthetic Identity Creating synthetic identities Enhance biometric Conduct a thorough
Fraud in by combining real and verification review of biometric
Biometrics artificial biometric traits to processes, employ security measures,
bypass security measures. multi-factor update biometric
authentication, and systems to detect
utilize AI to detect synthetic traits, and
synthetic re-verify suspicious
identities. identities.
90 Cloud Gaming Targeting cloud gaming Apply strict access Rapidly respond to
Infrastructure platforms and infrastructure controls, encrypt and isolate affected
Attacks to compromise game integrity, data transmissions, gaming
steal user data, or disrupt and implement infrastructure,
services. real-time threat communicate with
detection in users regarding
gaming potential impacts,
environments. and restore
services securely.
81 Virtual Reality Exploiting vulnerabilities in Implement VR- Isolate affected VR
(VR) Platform VR platforms to manipulate specific security platforms, update
Attacks experiences or steal sensitive protocols, security measures,
user data. regularly update and notify users of
VR software, and potential data
monitor for breaches.
abnormal user
activity.
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82 IoT Mesh Targeting the interconnected Secure all IoT Identify and isolate
Network Attacks network of IoT devices to device connections, compromised
spread malware or disrupt apply network devices, assess
operations across the mesh. segmentation, and network impact,
utilize encryption and reinforce mesh
for device network security.
communications.
83 Automated Code Using AI algorithms to Employ AI- Rapidly patch
Injection via AI automatically discover and powered detected
exploit vulnerabilities in vulnerability vulnerabilities,
software for malicious code detection tools, conduct code
injection. conduct dynamic audits, and monitor
code analysis, and for anomalous
foster AI security behavior indicating
research. AI exploitation.
84 Cross-Platform Developing malware that can Utilize cross- Conduct a multi-
Malware operate across different platform security platform security
operating systems and solutions, regularlyassessment, isolate
platforms, increasing the update all systems, affected systems,
potential impact of attacks. and promote and coordinate
software diversity. updates and
patches across all
platforms.
85 Quantum Anticipating the capability to Invest in quantum Stay informed on
Communication intercept quantum encryption quantum
Interception communications, potentially research, monitor communication
undermining future quantum advancements in security
encryption methods. quantum developments, plan
interception for quantum-secure
techniques, and network upgrades,
prepare for post- and engage with
quantum quantum
cryptography. technology experts.
86 Hyper Exploiting the automated Implement robust Identify and
automation processes and tools in hyper security controls remediate the
Exploits automation to cause system around automated exploited
disruptions or data breaches. workflows, processes, review
conduct regular and tighten the
reviews of security of
automation tools, automation tools,
and apply anomaly and monitor for
detection. future exploits.
87 Nanotechnology- Leveraging nanotechnology Conduct Isolate affected
based Cyber for cyber-physical attacks, nanotechnology hardware,
Attacks including hardware security research, collaborate with
infiltration and data develop nano- nanotechnology
manipulation at the nanoscale. specific security experts for
protocols, and remediation, and
apply physical enhance nano-scale
security measures. security measures.
88 Holographic Data Stealing information through Secure holographic Investigate and
Theft vulnerabilities in holographic data transmissions, secure breaches in
apply encryption holographic data
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storage or display standards to systems, notify
technologies. holographic data, affected users, and
and monitor update holographic
holographic data security protocols.
access.
89 Synthetic Identity Creating synthetic identities Enhance biometric Conduct a thorough
Fraud in by combining real and verification review of biometric
Biometrics artificial biometric traits to processes, employ security measures,
bypass security measures. multi-factor update biometric
authentication, and systems to detect
utilize AI to detect synthetic traits, and
synthetic re-verify suspicious
identities. identities.
90 Cloud Gaming Targeting cloud gaming Apply strict access Rapidly respond to
Infrastructure platforms and infrastructure controls, encrypt and isolate affected
Attacks to compromise game integrity, data transmissions, gaming
steal user data, or disrupt and implement infrastructure,
services. real-time threat communicate with
detection in users regarding
gaming potential impacts,
environments. and restore
services securely.
91 Advanced Utilizing sophisticated Deploy AI-based Initiate immediate
Phishing methods, including AI, to detection systems, incident response,
Techniques create highly convincing conduct ongoing communicate with
phishing campaigns that security awareness impacted users for
bypass traditional defenses. training, and awareness, and
employ advanced analyze the attack
email filtering to enhance future
technologies. detection
capabilities.
92 Cryptocurrency Targeting cryptocurrency Implement Swiftly freeze
Exchange Hacks exchanges to steal digital rigorous security affected accounts,
assets through various attack protocols, use cold collaborate with
vectors, including social storage for assets, law enforcement
engineering and software and enforce multi- and cybersecurity
vulnerabilities. factor firms for recovery
authentication for efforts, and enforce
all transactions. stricter security
measures.
93 Next-Gen Evolving ransomware strains Strengthen Isolate
Ransomware that exploit new endpoint security, compromised
Attacks vulnerabilities, including IoT segregate systems, engage
devices and smart networks, and cybersecurity
infrastructure, for extortion. maintain offline experts for
backups. malware removal,
and restore
systems from
backups while
avoiding ransom
payments.
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94 AI-driven Leveraging AI to automate the Employ AI-driven Deploy counter-AI
Network discovery and exploitation of security solutions
measures, conduct
Penetration network vulnerabilities at for real-time threat
comprehensive
scale, outpacing traditional detection and network
security measures. response, and assessments, and
continuously reinforce security
update security postures based on
protocols. AI penetration
testing insights.
95 Quantum Anticipating breaches that Invest in quantum- Initiate a
Computing Data exploit quantum computing to resistant cryptographic
Breaches break current encryption encryption transition plan,
algorithms, exposing technologies and reassess data
encrypted data. actively monitor sensitivity
quantum classifications, and
computing engage in quantum
developments. encryption
research
collaborations.
96 Space-based Exploiting vulnerabilities in Enhance space Coordinate with
Cyber Attacks satellite and space asset cybersecurity space agencies for
infrastructure for espionage, protocols, incident response,
data interception, or collaborate assess impact on
infrastructure disruption. internationally on ground systems,
space threat and implement
intelligence, and remedial and
employ encrypted enhanced
communication. protective
measures.
97 Deepfake-enabled Using deepfake technology to Implement Conduct forensic
Identity Theft impersonate individuals for biometric analysis to trace
identity theft, accessing verification the origin, inform
secured systems, or spreading safeguards, and protect
misinformation. educate users on affected
deepfake detection, individuals, and
and utilize multi- update verification
factor processes to detect
authentication. deepfakes.
98 Smart City Cyberattacks targeting Integrate Activate emergency
Infrastructure interconnected smart city cybersecurity into response protocols,
Attacks technologies, potentially urban planning, isolate affected
crippling urban services and employ robust IoT services, and
security systems. security measures, collaborate with
and establish a technology
city-wide providers for swift
cybersecurity recovery and future
response team. prevention.
99 Genomic Data Unauthorized access and Secure genomic Notify impacted
Hacking manipulation of genomic data, databases with individuals, secure
posing risks to privacy and advanced compromised data,
biosecurity. encryption, limit and work with
data access, and bioethics experts to
promote ethical assess implications
and reinforce data
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standards in protection
genomic research. measures.
100 Cyber-kinetic Direct attacks on physical Integrate Assess physical
Attacks systems controlled by cybersecurity and damage and cyber
computer networks, physical security breach extent,
potentially causing real-world measures, conduct restore affected
damage or disruption. regular system systems, and
stress tests, and conduct a thorough
develop rapid security review to
response prevent future
capabilities. attacks.