Network Security: Threats and Protections Introduction Cyberthreats are continuously evolving ; thus, security concerns about information and systems are of the essence to individuals and organizations. Infections from malware , data breaches, and cyberattacks compromise sensitive information, disrupt business operations, and cause massive financial losses . This paper will look into the security risks associated with the ping command, discuss two major cyber threats and password cracking, and discuss strategies that may help mitigate these risks. Security Threats Introduced by the Ping Command While the ping command is used to troubleshoot and verify network connectivity, it may be used maliciously , ...