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2.2 Types of Attackers Flashcards

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What is an insider?

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Someone within the target organisation such as an employee or contracter.

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What is a hacktivist

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Illegally access a computer system or network

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What is an insiders motivation?

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Revenge, Financial, Joy.

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What is a hacktivists motivation

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Can be politically or socially motivated

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What is a vulnerability broker?

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A cyber broker finds weaknesses in companies and then sells this to others

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What is a script kiddie?

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Teenager or young adult using computer scripts to hack computers and websites

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What is the motivation for phishers?

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financial gain, theft of intellectual property

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Characteristics of a hacktivist?

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Deranged little boys, can be state sponsored or IT professionals

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what are the characteristics of phishers?

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can be from anywhere in the world but common areas are middle east and Asia, as well as the USA; Eastern Europe is notable for money scams

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Vulnerability broker’s characteristics?

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May have been a Cyber Criminal in the past- High level of IT Expertise

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what are the activities of a cyber terrorist?

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uses computers and communication systems to cause fear or intimidation in a society through the destruction of or damage to people, property and systems.

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What is a cyber criminal?

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Someone who uses computers as a weapon to perform malicious activities

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What is a script kiddie’s motivation?

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Test themselves, Financial gain, Enjoyment.

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What are characteristics of an insider?

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Lack of self control, Antisocial behaviour.

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What is a cyber criminals motivation?

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Usually for financial gain but sometimes just for the fun of it

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what is the motivation for cyber terrorists?

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to instil fear in others. to intimidate society into changing for the purpose of an ideological goal. righting perceived wrongs.

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What is a scammer?

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Offers goods or “quick money” by sending emails- targets many at one time

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What are characteristics of a cyber criminal?

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Often work in organised groups that sell services to the highest bidder

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What are the characteristics of a script kiddie?

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Young, Steal code to claim as own, Little skill.

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what are the characteristics of cyber terrorists?

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can be based anywhere in the world. May have ideological or religious reasons for wanting to terrorise others. personal gain. high-end programming skills.

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What is a Scammers motivation?

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Financial Gain+ Identity fraud

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What is a Scammers characteristic

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Cambridge Technicals Unit 3 (2 decks)

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