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Why Hackers Target Websites and How They Do It

*#1 Most Popular Online Course & Internship in Cyber Security* You can enroll today & get certified from EasyShiksha & HawksCode.

Why Hackers Target Websites and How They Do It Description

In today’s digital age, websites are prime targets for hackers due to their critical role in business, communication, and data storage. This course, Hackers vs. Websites: Motivations, Weaknesses, and Techniques, provides a comprehensive exploration of the motivations behind website attacks, the vulnerabilities hackers exploit, and the techniques they use to compromise websites. Whether you're a website owner, developer, cybersecurity enthusiast, or simply curious about the dark side of the internet, this course will equip you with the knowledge to understand and defend against cyber threats.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Motivations Behind Website Attacks:

Explore why hackers target websites, including financial gain, data misuse, personal revenge, fun, recognition, and hacktivism.

2. Common Weaknesses Exploited by Hackers:

Learn about vulnerabilities such as weak passwords, outdated software, and misconfigured servers that make websites easy targets.

3. Hacking Techniques:

Understand methods like brute force attacks, SQL injection, malware injection, supply chain attacks, and e-skimming.

4. Types of Cyber Attacks:

Dive into DoS and DDoS attacks, MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) attacks, and social engineering tactics like phishing, baiting, pretexting, and quid pro quo.

5. Impact of Attacks:

Analyse the financial and reputational costs of cyber-attacks, including ransomware, data breaches, and prolonged e-skimming.

6. Hacktivism and Cyber Espionage:

Discover the goals of hacktivists and how hackers are hired for corporate espionage or to disrupt competitors.

7. Spam and Its Role in Cyber Attacks:

Understand how spam emails or messages, though seemingly harmless, can be used as tools for phishing or malware distribution.

8. Real-World Examples and Case Studies:

Examine real-life incidents to understand how attacks are executed and their consequences.

By the end of this course, students will gain a deep understanding of the motivations driving hackers, the weaknesses they exploit, and the techniques they use to compromise websites. They will learn how to identify potential vulnerabilities, recognize common attack methods, and implement strategies to protect websites from cyber threats. This course is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge, safeguard their online presence, or pursue a career in cybersecurity. Join us to uncover the hidden world of hackers and learn how to defend against their ever-evolving tactics.

What You Need For This Course & Internship?

  • Access to Smart Phone / Computer
  • Good Internet Speed (Wifi/3G/4G)
  • Good Quality Earphones / Speakers
  • Basic Understanding of English
  • Dedication & Confidence to clear any exam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is the course 100% online? Does it require any offline classes too?

The following course is fully online, and hence there is no need for any physical classroom session. The lectures and assignments can be accessed anytime and anywhere through a smart web or mobile device.

Q.When can I start the course?

Anyone can choose a preferred course and start immediately without any delay.

Q.What are the course and session timings?

As this is a purely online course program, you can choose to learn at any time of the day and for as much time as you want. Though we follow a well-established structure and schedule, we recommend a routine for you as well. But it finally depends on you, as you have to learn.

Q.What will happen when my course is over?

If you have completed the course, you would be able to have lifetime access to it for future reference too.

Q.Can I download the notes and study material?

Yes, you can access and download the content of the course for the duration. And even have lifetime access to it for any further reference.

Q. What software/tools would be needed for the course and how can I get them?

All the software/tools that you need for the course would be shared with you during the training as and when you need them.

Q. Do I get the certificate in a hard copy?

No, only a soft copy of the certificate will be awarded, which can be downloaded and printed, if required.

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If you have enrolled, and are facing any technical problem then you can request a refund. But once the certificate has been generated, we shall not refund that.

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