What are network attacks?
A network attack is a type of security incident intrusion, denial-of-service, or other attack on network infrastructure, computer system(s), or user account(s) conducted across a network. A network attack can be recognized by changes on the computer that were not made by the user, such as files erased or changed and programs running that the user didn’t start. If a computer is operating much slower than usual, but only when plugged-in to the network, a denial of-service or other network attack may be in progress directed at the computer, the building, or the whole computer network. Rarely are network attacks directed at an individual person. More often, attackers are not intending to harm an individual; they are searching for an easily compromised computer from which to launch another attack.
