What are some strategies used by hackers to break into computer networks?
What are some strategies used by hackers to break into computer networks?
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Some strategies used by hackers to break into computer networks include:
1. Social engineering – exploiting human vulnerabilities to gain access to secured data. 
2. Phishing – sending malicious emails with attached malware or links leading to malicious websites.
3. Denial of service attack (DoS) – flooding the victim's network with traffic, rendering it inaccessible for legitimate users.
4. Brute force attack - attempting repeated login attempts until getting through the security measures.
5. Malware – using malicious code such as Trojans, worms, and ransomware to spread and gain control of computers within a network.
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What are some strategies used by hackers to break into computer networks?
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Hackers typically exploit security vulnerabilities in computer systems or software to gain access to networks. They may use malware such as viruses and worms to obtain access credentials, or engage in social engineering tactics such as phishing emails. Additionally, hackers may attempt network attacks such as SQL injection attacks and buffer overflow attacks, and they may scan networks for vulnerabilities using programs known as bots.
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