ENSURING A SAFE TOMORROW: CONCLUSIONS FROM THE ANALYSIS OF THE LEADING CYBER ATTACKS AND THEIR IMPACT ON INFORMATION SECURITY

In today's world, where digitalization and universal connectivity play a key role, cybersecurity issues are coming to the fore in the context of global security. With increasing dependence on digital technologies, cyberspace continues to evolve, presenting new threats and challenges. This article focuses on the analysis of major attacks on network infrastructure that have occurred in recent years, exploring various types of attacks such as DDoS, APT, ransomware, Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) and SQL Injection. The main focus is on identifying common attack patterns and protection techniques, which allows for a better understanding of the mechanisms and strategies for countering cyber threats. The article examines in detail the various tools and methods of traffic analysis used to detect and neutralize threats, analyzes their effectiveness in real conditions. Using the included histograms, charts and tables, the article visualizes data and trends, which contributes to a better understanding of the complexity and dynamics of cyber attacks. Based on the analysis, recommendations are formulated to improve cyber defense strategies and develop new approaches to ensuring security in the digital world, which is critically important for protecting valuable information assets and maintaining the stability of cyberspace.