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Episode Synopsis
This episode outlines various network security threats and attack methods, emphasizing the importance of understanding and preventing them. It details different forms of malware, including viruses, worms, Trojans, and ransomware, explaining their mechanisms and potential harm. Additionally, the source covers social engineering techniques like phishing and shoulder surfing, which manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information. Other discussed threats include brute force attacks, denial of service (DoS) and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, data interception and theft through methods like man-in-the-middle attacks and baiting, and SQL injection to exploit database vulnerabilities. Finally, it provides advice on protecting digital devices from these prevalent cybersecurity risks.
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