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  2. What is a Cyberattack? - IBM

    www.ibm.com/topics/cyber-attack

    A cyberattack is any intentional effort to steal, expose, alter, disable, or destroy data, applications, or other assets through unauthorized access to a network, computer system or digital device. Threat actors start cyberattacks for all sorts of reasons, from petty theft to acts of war.

  3. What Is A Cyber Attack? Definition, Types & Prevention

    www.forbes.com/advisor/business/what-is-cyber-attack

    A cyber attack is an attempt to steal data or cause harm to a computer, network or device. Learn about the many types and how to prevent them.

  4. Cyberattack Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyberattack

    The meaning of CYBERATTACK is an attempt to gain illegal access to a computer or computer system for the purpose of causing damage or harm. How to use cyberattack in a sentence.

  5. Cyberattack - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyberattack

    A cyberattack (or cyber attack) occurs when there is an unauthorized action against computer infrastructure that compromises the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of its content.

  6. What is a Cyber Attack? - GeeksforGeeks

    www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-a-cyber-attack

    A cyber attack is an attack where someone steals information related to a computer's data, or hackers have to disable computers. These cyber threats target individuals, businesses, and governments to steal sensitive information, cause operational disruptions, or demand ransomware.

  7. What is a cyber attack? How they work and how to stop them -...

    www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/cyber-attack

    What is a cyber attack? A cyber attack is any malicious attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer, computing system or computer network with the intent to cause damage. Cyber attacks aim to disable, disrupt, destroy or control computer systems or to alter, block, delete, manipulate or steal the data held within these systems.

  8. What is a Cyber Attack | Types, Examples & Prevention - Imperva

    www.imperva.com/learn/application-security/cyber-attack

    A cyber attack is a set of actions performed by threat actors, who try to gain unauthorized access, steal data or cause damage to computers, computer networks, or other computing systems. A cyber attack can be launched from any location.

  9. What Is a Cyberattack? - CrowdStrike

    www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/cybersecurity-101/cyberattacks

    What is a Cyberattack? A cyberattack is an attempt by cybercriminals, hackers or other digital adversaries to access a computer network or system, usually for the purpose of altering, stealing, destroying or exposing information. Cyberattacks can target a wide range of victims from individual users to enterprises or even governments.

  10. What Is a Cyberattack? | Microsoft Security

    www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/security-101/what-is-a-cyberattack

    Cyber threats are individuals or businesses that can have internal or external access into a company’s network, and willingly abuse these processes. Examples could include cyberterrorist organizations, former employees, or an industry competitor.

  11. What is a Cyber Attack? Definition & Prevention | Fortinet

    www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/what-is-cyber-attack

    A Cyber Attack is how cybercriminals gain access to networks and systems. Discover common Cyber Attack Methods and how the Fortinet cybersecurity solution can help you prevent them.