# Cybersecurity Threats and Safe Practices

## Types of Cyber Attacks
### Phishing
A deceptive attack where cybercriminals impersonate legitimate entities to trick victims into revealing sensitive information.

### Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack
A cyber attack that overwhelms a system's resources, making it unable to respond to legitimate service requests.

### Distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack
A similar attack to a DoS attack, but initiated by many malware-infected host machines.

### SQL injection
An attack that exploits vulnerabilities in databases by injecting malicious code into user inputs.

### Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
An attack that involves injecting malicious code into a website, but the code only runs in the user's browser.

### Ransomware
A malicious form of software that encrypts a victim's files or locks them out of their computer system, demanding a ransom payment in exchange.

## Safe Internet and Device Usage
### Verify Website Security
- Look for HTTPS in the URL.
- Avoid clicking on pop-ups or ads promising free products or rewards.

### Use Strong Passwords
- Make passwords at least 8 characters long with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.
- Avoid using common words or phrases.
- Use a password manager to store and generate secure passwords.

### Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Add an extra layer of protection to your accounts by requiring a second form of verification (e.g., a code sent to your phone).