Why Hackers Target Websites and How They Do It

Reasons behind website Attacks, Techniques used to hack websites

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Last Updated: 2024-06-07 05:06:10 English Course Type: Self Learning

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?

Welcome to "Why Hackers Target Websites and How They Do It" Course.

1.What are the common reasons websites get hacked?

2.Does Financial Gain Drive Most Website Attacks?

3.Data misuse seems to be a common reason for website attacks.Comment.

4.What is ransomware?

5.How significant are personal revenge, fun, and recognition as motivations for website attacks?

6.Practice can be a reason for website attack. Comment.

7.What is cyber espionage?

8.Beyond financial gain, can website attacks also be used for sabotage, like disrupting a competitor's business?

9.What is meant by Hacktivism?

10.What are the most common website weaknesses targeted by attackers?

11.What are the most prevalent security challenges faced by websites today?

12.What do you mean by Brute Force Attacks?

13.What is meant by Supply Chain Attacks?

14.What is meant by SQL Injection?

15.What is meant by malware injection?

16.How can malicious content hidden in spam emails pose a threat to website security?

17.How Do DoS and DDoS Attacks Work, What Are Their Goals, and How Do They Impact Victims?

18.How Does E-Skimming Work, Who is the Target, and Why Does It Often Fly Under the Radar?

19.What is the meaning of MITM attack?

20.What is the meaning of social engineering attack?

21.What are the commonly used forms of social engineering attacks?

22.What is meant by phishing emails or messages?

23.What is meant by Baiting?

24.Why the hackers offer attractive free things on social platforms?

25.What is the meaning of Pretexting?

26.What is the meaning of Quid Pro Quo?

Basic computer skills and General knowledge of Information Technology concepts

Students, Businessmen and general public

Section 1 : Introduction 1 Lectures 00:04:34
Lecture 1 :
Course Introduction Preview
Section 2 : The Hacker Mindset: Why Websites Are Targeted 9 Lectures 00:36:00
Lecture 1 :
The Why Behind Website Attacks
Lecture 2 :
Financial gain: A Lucrative Motive for Website attacks
Lecture 3 :
Stolen Information: A Common Motive for Website Hacking
Lecture 4 :
Data Lockout: Ransomware Attacks
Lecture 5 :
Beyond Profit: Hacking for Revenge, Fun, or Fame
Lecture 6 :
Websites as Training Grounds for Hackers
Lecture 7 :
Cyber Espionage as a Motive for Website Attacks
Lecture 8 :
Hacking for Advantage: Targeting Competitor Websites
Lecture 9 :
Hacktivism as a Motive for Website Attacks
Section 3 : Website Weaknesses 1 Lectures 00:00:00
Lecture 1 :
Website Weaknesses targeted by Hackers
Section 4 : The Invisible War: How Malicious Actors Target Websites ? 9 Lectures 01:10:09
Lecture 1 :
Common website security threats
Lecture 2 :
Brute Force Attacks
Lecture 3 :
Supply Chain Attacks
Lecture 4 :
SQL Injection
Lecture 5 :
Malware Injection
Lecture 6 :
Malicious communication can hack website
Lecture 7 :
DoS & DDoS Attacks: Taking Down Websites
Lecture 8 :
E-Skimming: Payment Card Information Theft Technique
Lecture 9 :
MITM Attacks: The Hidden Threat to Websites
Section 5 : How Social Engineering Attacks Exploit Websites 5 Lectures 00:28:21
Lecture 1 :
Commonly used forms of Social Engineering Attacks
Lecture 2 :
Phishing Threat: Targeting Websites
Lecture 3 :
Baiting Attacks: A Threat to Websites
Lecture 4 :
Pretexting: A Threat to Website Security
Lecture 5 :
Understanding Quid Pro Quo Attacks on Websites

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