{"id":18864,"date":"2022-02-22T07:00:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T15:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tpx2025.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=18864"},"modified":"2025-04-19T21:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T01:49:03","slug":"understanding-cyber-attack-vectors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tpx.com\/blog\/understanding-cyber-attack-vectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Cyber Attack Vectors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity mainstay Gartner Research predicts that through 2022, companies will spend $170.4 billion<\/a> on cybersecurity. But without an understanding of the methods cybercriminals use to try to access your data and systems, an organization could be misallocating its resources. This is where knowledge of attack vectors becomes crucial. Read on to learn what attack vectors are, which attack vectors are most common, and how to protect yourself.<\/p>\n

What Are Attack Vectors?<\/h2>\n

The term attack vector refers to the methodology or technology an attacker uses to try to breach your system or access sensitive information. An attack vector is, therefore, different from an attack surface, which is what the hacker is attacking \u2014 or the area of your network they\u2019re trying to breach in an attempt to penetrate it.<\/p>\n

For example, phishing is a common attack vector, or method, of trying to steal information. If a hacker was able to get your login information during a phishing attack, they might then use it to try to log in and gain access to sensitive company files. This would make the login interface of your company\u2019s network the attack surface.<\/em><\/p>\n

What Are the Most Common Attack Vectors?<\/h2>\n

While there are many attack vectors, the most common include:<\/p>\n