Web Threats vs. Intrusions: What's the Difference?

What is a Web Threat?

Definition: A danger that lives on a website or arrives via an online link.

How it works: It tries to trick you into clicking a link, downloading a bad file, or visiting a fake page.

Common examples:

Phishing: Fake login pages that steal your passwords.

Drive-by downloads: Viruses that download to your computer just by visiting a hacked website.

Malicious ads: Bad ads that spread malware.

What is an Intrusion?

Definition: A successful, unauthorized entry into a private computer, server, or network.

How it works: The attacker bypasses security walls (like a firewall) to get inside your system.

Common examples:

Hacking a database: Breaking past security to steal customer files.

Unauthorized access: An outsider logging into a company server using stolen credentials.

Key Differences

The Location: Web threats wait for you on the open internet. Intrusions happen inside your locked digital perimeter.

The Goal: Web threats often try to trick you into opening the door. Intrusions force the door open or slip through a hidden crack.

The Connection: A web threat (like a stolen password) is often the tool used to cause an intrusion later.

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3,112,253 intrusions

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