| Threat | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Brute Force | Trying every possible password combination systematically | Account access, data theft |
| DDoS | Flooding server with traffic from multiple sources | Service unavailable, business disruption |
| SQL Injection | Inserting malicious code into database queries | Data theft, database corruption, authentication bypass |
| Man-in-the-Middle | Intercepting communication between two parties | Data theft, altered communications, eavesdropping |
| Data Interception | Capturing data as it travels across network | Privacy breach, credential theft |
| Insider Threats | Malicious actions by authorised users | Data theft, sabotage, privilege abuse |
This comparison covers Common Network Threats within Technical Attacks for GCSE Computer Science. Revise Technical Attacks in 3.6 Fundamentals of Cyber Security for GCSE Computer Science with 18 exam-style questions and 16 flashcards. This is a high-frequency topic, so it is worth revising until the explanation feels precise and repeatable. It is section 3 of 9 in this topic. Use this comparison to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
Practice questions for Technical Attacks
Which of the following best describes a brute force attack?
Explain what a DDoS attack is and how it affects a network.