Reasons behind website Attacks, Techniques used to hack websites
What you’ll learn
- What motivates hackers to target websites?
- What weaknesses in the website are commonly exploited by the hackers?
- What are some common methods which are used by hackers to hack websites?
- What are some common forms of social engineering attacks?
Requirements
- Basic computer skills and General knowledge of Information Technology concepts
Description
- What motivates attackers to target websites?
- Financial gain is one of the reasons which motivates hackers to target websites. Comment.
- Is it correct that hackers hack websites to misuse website data?
- What is meant by ransomware?
- Do you agree with the statement that hackers may launch website attack due to personal revenge, Fun or Recognition?
- Hacking is a skill and it requires practice. Comment.
- What is meant by cyber espionage?
- Hacker can be hired to disrupt a competitor’s business. Comment.
- What is the meaning of Hacktivism?
- What are the goals and targets of hacktivists?
- What weaknesses in the website are commonly exploited by the hackers?
- Why even small websites get hacked?
- What are some common methods which are used by hackers to hack websites?
- What is meant by Brute Force Attacks? Give an example.
- What is meant by Supply Chain Attacks?
- What is meant by SQL Injection?
- How hackers inject malware on websites?
- Once injected, malware can perform various actions depending on the hacker’s goals. Comment.
- Whether spam is a direct method to hack a website?
- Whether Spam emails or messages are harmless?
- What is the difference between DoS and DDoS attacks?
- What is the primary goal of DoS and DDoS attacks?
- What is the cost of DDoS attack for the victim?
- What is meant by E-Skimming?
- Who is the target of E-Skimming?
- E-Skimming attacks often go unnotice for extended periods. Why?
- What is meant by MITM attack?
- What is meant by social engineering attack?
- What are some common forms of social engineering attacks?
- What is meant by phishing emails or messages?
- What is meant by Baiting?
- What is the main aim of hackers in offering attractive free things on social platforms?
- What is meant by Pretexting?
- What is meant by Quid Pro Quo?
Who this course is for:
- Students, Businessmen and general public
