1.5 Explain different threat actors, vectors, and intelligence sources Flashcards
Threat Actor
The bad guy, the person or entity that is trying to hack you
Attack Vector
The method of hacking, how the threat actor hacks you
APT
Advanced Persistent Threat, attackers in the network and stay there until taken out
Insiders Threats
Threat Actor that has access to your organization data because they work there
State Actors
A threat actor that works for a government
Hacktivist
a hacker with a purpose, a hacker that’s a activist
Script kiddies
threat actor that runs many scripts in hope that they gain access, not experienced
Criminal Syndicates
Professional criminals that have the resources to hack. motivated by money
Hackers
people that are experts in technology
Authorized Hacker
ethical hacker with good intentions
Unauthorized Hacker
hackers with malicious intent
Semi-authorized
Hackers that find vulnerabilities but don’t exploit it.
Shadow IT
Organization that create there own IT functions. Causes security Risk
Competitors
Threat Actor that tries to cause a DoS to your company
Direct access Vector
Attacks vector that has direct access to your OS. Attaches keylogger to collect info.
Email Vector
Threat Actor phishing, or deliver malware through email.
Supply Chain Vector
Tampering with the manufacturing process
Social Media Vector
Threat Actor that use your social media to gain information
Removable Media Vector
Malicious USB, or uses USB to steal information
Cloud Vector
Attacks the Cloud by exploiting misconfig., brute force, and cause a DoS.
OSINT
Open Source Int
public info on cyber security from internet, gov data, social media, commercial
Wireless Vector
Vectors that allow a threat Actor access to your network.
default login cred., Rouge Access point, Evil twin, weak encryption
Closed/Proprietary
Threat Int. source that you pay for and is formatted to be understood easily
Vulnerability Database
CVE and NVD are vulnerability data bases that researchers have found and published.
NVD provides scoring and tells solutions
