Computer attacks come in all shapes and sizes, and can be perpetrated by anyone from an amateur hacker to a nation-state. In order to protect your computer and data, it is important to understand the different types of attacks that are out there.

One of the most common types of computer attacks is a virus or malware infection. This type of attack can be initiated in a variety of ways, including via email, through a compromised website, or by downloading infected software. Once a virus or malware infection takes hold, it can damage or destroy data, or even take control …