Internet threats and security

Web-based threats, or online threats, are a category of cybersecurity risks that may cause an undesirable event or action via the internet. Web threats are made possible by end-user vulnerabilities, web service developers/operators, or web services themselves. Regardless of intent or cause, the consequences of a web threat may damage both individuals and organizations. This term typically applies to — but is not limited to — network-based threats in the following categories: Private network threats -  impact sub-networks connected to the wider global internet. Typical examples can include home Wi-Fi or ethernet networks, corporate intranets, and national intranets. Host threats -  impact specific network host devices. The term  host  often refers to corporate endpoints and personal devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and traditional computers. Web server threats -  impact dedicated hardware and software that serve web infrastructure and services. nternet-based threats expose peopl