The question isn't whether, but when you will be attacked, 20 likely ways

Here are our top 20 common ways that hackers have historically attacked companies that we have dealt with:

1. Phishing attacks - where hackers send fraudulent emails or texts to trick employees into revealing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.

2. Password attacks - where hackers try to guess or steal login credentials to gain access to company systems.

3. Malware - where hackers use software designed to harm or disrupt computer systems.

4. Social engineering - where hackers use deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information.

5. SQL injection attacks - where hackers exploit weaknesses in a website's code to gain unauthorized access to a database.

6. Cross-site scripting attacks - where hackers insert malicious code into a website to steal information from users.

7. Man-in-the-middle attacks - where hackers intercept data transmitted between two parties to steal sensitive information.

8. Denial-of-service attacks - where hackers overwhelm a website or network with traffic to make it unavailable to users.

9. Zero-day exploits - where hackers take advantage of previously unknown vulnerabilities in software.

10. Ransomware attacks - where hackers use malware to encrypt company data and demand payment for its release.

11. Advanced persistent threats - where hackers use sophisticated techniques to gain long-term access to a company's systems.

12. Botnets - where hackers use multiple infected computers to launch attacks on a company's network.

13. Email spoofing - where hackers forge the sender's email address to trick recipients into believing it's from a trusted source.

14. Watering hole attacks - where hackers infect websites that are commonly visited by a targeted group to infect their computers.

15. Physical theft or damage - where hackers physically steal or damage company equipment to gain access to sensitive data.

16. Bluetooth hacking - where hackers exploit Bluetooth-enabled devices to gain access to company systems.

17. USB-based attacks - where hackers use infected USB drives to spread malware to company computers.

18. Wi-Fi hacking - where hackers use vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks to gain access to company systems.

19. Voice phishing - where hackers use phone calls to trick employees into revealing confidential information.

20. Insider threats - where employees with access to company systems misuse their privileges to steal or leak sensitive information.