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Malvertising

Malvertising is the use of online advertising to spread malware. It
typically involves injecting malicious or malware-laden advertisements
into legitimate online advertising networks and webpages. sMalvertising
is attractive to attackers because it can be easily spread across a large
number of legitimate websites without directly compromising those
websites.
Botnet

A botnet is a logical collection of Internet-connected devices,
such as computers, smartphones, or Internet of Things (IoT)
devices, whose security have been breached and control ceded
to a third party. Each compromised device, known as a ‘bot’, is
created when a device is penetrated by software from a malware
(malicious software) distribution. The controller of a botnet
is able to direct the activities of these compromised computers through communication channels
formed by standards-based network protocols, such as IRC and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

Mobile Malware
Mobile malware is malicious software specifically designed to target
mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, with the goal of
gaining access to private data.
It’s a growing threat because many companies now allow employees
to access corporate networks using their personal devices, potentially
bringing unknown threats into the environment.

Smishing
Smishing is a phishing cybersecurity attack carried out over mobile text
messaging, also known as SMS phishing. SMS phishing can be assisted
by malware or fraudulent websites. This form of attack has become
increasingly popular due to the fact that people are more likely to trust
a message that comes in through a messaging app on their phone than
a message delivered via email.
Vishing
Vishing is a cybercrime that uses the phone to steal personal and
confidential information from victims. Often referred to as voice
phishing, cyber criminals use savvy social engineering tactics to
convince victims to act, giving up private information and access to
bank accounts. Often, the caller will pretend to be calling from the
government, tax department, police, or the victim’s bank.

Identity Theft
Identity theft is the act of stealing a user’s online identity, such as usernames and passwords, to pose
as that person and send messages and emails from his online profile. Identity theft leads to social
disrepute for a person and is intended as a malicious act.

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