Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve at incredible speed, targeting businesses of all sizes. At EB IT Support LTD, we regularly help organisations strengthen their security posture and stay ahead of modern attacks. To help raise awareness, here’s a clear breakdown of some of the most common cyber threats impacting businesses today — along with an animated visual that demonstrates how these attacks work.
Phishing Attacks
Phishing remains one of the most widespread cyber threats. Attackers impersonate trusted organisations or colleagues to trick users into revealing passwords, bank information, or sensitive data. These messages often look convincing, making employee awareness one of the strongest defence measures.
Ransomware
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands payment for their return. A single infected email or compromised website can halt business operations within minutes. Regular backups, anti-malware solutions, and network monitoring are essential for protection.
Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks
A DoS attack floods your systems or website with traffic, overwhelming resources until legitimate users can’t access services. For businesses with online services or customer portals, this can cause significant downtime and reputational damage.
Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) Attacks
MITM attacks occur when a cybercriminal intercepts communication between two parties—often over unsecured or public Wi-Fi. They can eavesdrop, steal data, or manipulate information being exchanged.
SQL Injection
SQL Injection targets vulnerable database-driven websites. Attackers insert malicious code into input fields to access, manipulate, or extract confidential information stored within a system. Regular security testing can help detect these vulnerabilities before attackers do.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
XSS attacks allow criminals to inject harmful scripts into trusted websites. When users interact with the infected page, their browser unknowingly executes the malicious script, potentially exposing login details or session data.
Zero-Day Exploits
Zero-day exploits target previously unknown vulnerabilities in software. Because no patch exists at the time of attack, these exploits are particularly dangerous. Threat detection systems and proactive monitoring are essential.
DNS Spoofing
Also known as DNS poisoning, this technique redirects users from legitimate websites to fake, malicious ones. From there, attackers can capture credentials or distribute malware. DNS filtering and secure DNS configurations help prevent this type of attack.
Why This Matters
Understanding these threats is the first step in protecting your business. At EB IT Support LTD, we help organisations implement layered security—combining monitoring, endpoint protection, secure backups, staff training, and proactive system hardening.
If you’d like to learn how we can help safeguard your business from these threats, feel free to contact our team.
