Cybersecurity Threats C2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are Hackers/Attackers
A
Individuals who have the skills to gain access over computer systems through unauthorized means
2
Q
What is Cracker
A
An individual who breaks encryption codes, eliminate software protection, or specialises in breaking into systems.
3
Q
Type of hackers
A
- White Hat
- Black Hat
- Grey Hat
4
Q
Threat Actors
A
- Script Kiddies
- Hacktivists
- Organised Crime
- Nation States
- Insiders
- Competitors
5
Q
Types of Threats
A
- Intruders
- Physical Theft
- Social Engineering
- Insider Attacks
- Scripts
- Bypass Authentication
- Botnets
- Phishing
- Password Cracking
6
Q
Common Attacks include CSS and Social Engineering, What are they?
A
Cross Site Scripting (CSS)
- Found in web application
- Attackers inject client-site script
Social Engineering
- Manipulating people to give private information