A cyber attack is a malicious action against computer systems to steal, alter, disrupt, or destroy data. These attacks exploit vulnerabilities and can be motivated by financial gain, political motives, or ego, and take many forms, including malware (like ransomware), phishing, and man-in-the-middle attacks. To combat them, organizations must focus on a multi-layered security approach, including incident detection, response, prevention, and securing networks.
