Common
threats to routers and switch
Threats and
Attacks on Routers and Switch.
When someone
wants to attack a network, they will target the router because it is considered
the central attack point. This is because the routers are the hub to data transmission.
Like the job of a traffic light, the router controls the flow. Not only do
attacks cause disruption of service, routers are also exploited to capture
confidential information like passwords.
There are 5
threats to the router and they are:
1) Packet
Sniffing – This is where data is captured using a program that listens to
network traffic.
2) XXS – A
kind of attack used to reveal the user’s physical location without the user
knowing about it.
3) WEP
Cracking – Wired Equivalent Privacy is a form of wireless security on
home-based routers. They are cracked by packet sniffing programs.
4) CSRF –
Cross- Site Request Forgery is a web-based attack to get control of email and
user-approved web applications. It usually comes in a form of a spam email.
5) DDoS –
Distributed Denial of Service is when a user continually sends mass request to
a router to overload it, causing the network to crash.
Hello Ameer, yes I am also fine thanks for asking. After going through your post about common threats to routers and switches, I understand more about the types of threats there are in this current era and how bad they can affect an organization presently. Also, you included a very concise picture that has helped to deepen my understanding of how the threats may affect us.
ReplyDeleteP.S. you're welcome, and this side ain't so bad either. :D
Hi Ameer!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all i would like to thank you for compiling such a simplified version of the types of threats a router or switch can experience. After reading this, it had helped me much in understanding the harm or the type of effect that those threats can pose. Although I find that the picture can help people in having a better understanding of common threats a router and switch can have, it would be better if the image is clearer.
Overall a good job done!
-Junhao