Simply put cyberattacks are unauthorized attempts to gain access, steal sensitive data, alter, disable or destroy digital information from computer systems, computer networks, or personal devices. Cybercriminals often use a variety of methods to launch cyber-attacks, including malware, phishing, ransomware, denial of service, and other attack methods. These attacks could be on government agencies, corporations, and even small businesses.
Cyber-attacks could be motivated by financial gains through money theft, data theft, or business disruption. They could also occur in the form of disgruntled current or former employees, hacktivism, or not practicing cybersecurity measures in the workplace.