Title: Types of Cyber Attacks | Hacking Attacks & Techniques | Rapid7
Headings: Common Types of Cybersecurity Attacks
Common Types of Cybersecurity Attacks
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Malware
Phishing
SQL Injection Attack
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Denial-of-Service (DoS)
Session Hijacking and Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Credential Reuse

Content: Once malware is in your computer, it can wreak all sorts of havoc, from taking control of your machine, to monitoring your actions and keystrokes, to silently sending all sorts of confidential data from your computer or network to the attacker's home base. Attackers will use a variety of methods to get malware into your computer, but at some stage it often requires the user to take an action to install the malware. This can include clicking a link to download a file, or opening an attachment that may look harmless (like a Word document or PDF attachment), but actually has a malware installer hidden within. Learn more about malware attacks. Phishing
Of course, chances are you wouldn't just open a random attachment or click on a link in any email that comes your way—there has to be a compelling reason for you to take action. Attackers know this, too. When an attacker wants you to install malware or divulge sensitive information, they often turn to phishing tactics, or pretending to be someone or something else to get you to take an action you normally wouldn’t. Since they rely on human curiosity and impulses, phishing attacks can be difficult to stop. In a phishing attack, an attacker may send you an email that appears to be from someone you trust, like your boss or a company you do business with. The email will seem legitimate, and it will have some urgency to it (e.g. fraudulent activity has been detected on your account).