Knowledge Base

A DNS attack is a type of cyberattack that disrupts or manipulates the Domain Name System (DNS) to block, redirect, or intercept internet traffic.

Sensitive information refers to data that creates financial, legal, or security risk if disclosed or accessed without proper authorization.

Cyber espionage is the covert theft of sensitive digital information by state-backed actors to gain strategic, political, or economic advantage over time.

Credential theft is the unauthorized stealing of login credentials such as usernames, passwords, session tokens, or API keys that allow attackers to access systems using trusted identities.

Social engineering is a cyberattack that manipulates people into revealing sensitive information or granting unauthorized access.

ARP spoofing is a network attack where false ARP messages link a false MAC address to a trusted IP address, redirecting local network traffic to an attacker’s device.

Backdoor attacks are cyberattacks that create hidden access to systems, allowing repeated entry without normal authentication to spy, steal data, or launch further attacks.

An active attack is a cyberattack where attackers directly alter systems, data, or services in real time.

Polymorphic malware is malicious software that changes its code appearance on each execution while maintaining the same harmful behavior.

Fileless malware is a memory-based attack using legitimate system tools, detected through behavioral analysis and prevented with endpoint hardening and controls.