Web application attacks and hacking
Taught by Peter Woolley · AI tutor support included
In this lesson, you'll learn how to identify and understand the most common web application attacks that feature in your exam. You'll explore hacking, phishing, ransomware, and distributed denial of service attacks, then discover the practical defences organisations use to protect themselves.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Web application attacks and defences
- 0:26 Phishing and spear phishing explained
- 1:43 Ransomware and DDoS attacks
- 2:33 Defending against web-based threats
- 3:29 White hat, black hat, grey hat hackers
- 5:26 Social engineering and trust exploitation
- 8:07 Business impact of cyber security breaches
- 9:19 Cloud computing and data protection
About this lesson
You'll also understand the different types of hackers—white hat, black hat, and grey hat—and how social engineering exploits human trust to breach systems. By the end, you'll see why cyber security is a critical business risk that affects operational continuity, reputation, and legal compliance. This video breaks down real-world threats with clear definitions and worked examples so you can confidently answer exam questions on cyber security. You'll learn when to apply each concept, how attacks actually work in practice, and what organisations can do to mitigate them. The lesson emphasises that cyber security isn't a one-time fix—it's an ongoing business challenge that requires constant vigilance and updated defences as threats evolve.
Duration: 11m
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