Video: Types of Attacks

In this lesson, Nick Palazzolo, CPA, dives into the diverse and sophisticated world of cyber attacks. He begins by explaining basic physical hardware attacks and moves on to elaborate on more complex cyber threats such 'distributed denial of service' (DDoS), malware, social engineering, and web application attacks. Nick details various methods attackers use, from SQL injections to mobile device vulnerabilities, and describes preventive measures. Moreover, he touches on specific attack techniques like buffer overflows, covert channels, and race conditions, helping to paint a comprehensive picture of the cyber threats faced by organizations today and the importance of robust cyber defenses. Whether discussing how attackers hijack web sessions through cross-site scripting or illustrating replay attacks, Nick ensures a deep understanding of how these attacks operate and the potential risks involved.