Attacks
| Computer security | |
|---|---|
| Secure operating systems | |
| Security by design | |
| Secure coding | |
| Computer insecurity | |
| Vulnerability | Eavesdropping |
| Exploits | Trojans Viruses and worms Denial of service |
| Payloads | Rootkits Keyloggers |
A typical approach in an attack on Internet-connected system is:
- Network enumeration: Discovering information about the intended target.
- Vulnerability analysis: Identifying potential ways of attack.
- Exploitation: Attempting to compromise the system by employing the vulnerabilities found through the vulnerability analysis.
In order to do so, there are several recurring tools of the trade and techniques used by computer criminals and security experts.
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