Cybersecurity Threats C2 Flashcards

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What are Hackers/Attackers

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Individuals who have the skills to gain access over computer systems through unauthorized means

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What is Cracker

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An individual who breaks encryption codes, eliminate software protection, or specialises in breaking into systems.

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Type of hackers

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  1. White Hat
  2. Black Hat
  3. Grey Hat
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Threat Actors

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  1. Script Kiddies
  2. Hacktivists
  3. Organised Crime
  4. Nation States
  5. Insiders
  6. Competitors
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Types of Threats

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  1. Intruders
  2. Physical Theft
  3. Social Engineering
  4. Insider Attacks
  5. Scripts
  6. Bypass Authentication
  7. Botnets
  8. Phishing
  9. Password Cracking
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Common Attacks include CSS and Social Engineering, What are they?

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Cross Site Scripting (CSS)
- Found in web application
- Attackers inject client-site script
Social Engineering
- Manipulating people to give private information

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