What are the common types of hacking techniques used by cybercriminals?

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Common types of hacking techniques used by cybercriminals include:

1. Phishing: Phishing is a technique used by cybercriminals to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

2. SQL Injection: This technique allows attackers to access a database by injecting malicious SQL code into the vulnerable web application.

3. Malware: Malware is a type of malicious software used to gain access to a user’s computer system and data without their knowledge or consent.

4. Denial of Service Attack (DoS): A DoS attack is an attack where malicious actors flood the target system with requests in an attempt to deny legitimate users access to the system or service.

5. Social Engineering: Social engineering is a type of attack where attackers use psychological manipulation to gain access to a target’s confidential information.

6. Password Cracking: Password cracking is the process of attempting to gain access to a user’s account by guessing their password.

7. Buffer Overflow: Buffer overflow is a type of attack where malicious actors send overly large data packets to a system, which causes the system to crash or become vulnerable to further attacks.