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For cyber security, risk is the integrated effect of vulnerabilities, threats, and potential impact of cyber-attacks. Vulnerability is the potential weaknesses in the cyber security system. Threat is a possibility of cyber-attack by making use of system vulnerabilities. Internet and Internet of things (IoT) are the major threat entities. Data threat is increasing with scaling of new web applications. Some plug-ins are letting malwares enter in the system. Phishing is getting smart and passwords no longer guarantee security. Main threat actors are cyber criminals, nation states, and hacktivists.
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Prasad, R., Rohokale, V. (2020). Cyber Threats and Attack Overview. In: Cyber Security: The Lifeline of Information and Communication Technology. Springer Series in Wireless Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31703-4_2
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