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What is a worm?
A worm is a type of malware that spreads from computer to computer.
A worm is a type of malware that spreads from computer to computer.
See lessHow can user authentication be made to be more secure?
You can make user identification more secure by requiring an ID and Key, as well as 2FA.
You can make user identification more secure by requiring an ID and Key, as well as 2FA.
See lessWhat is penetration testing?
Penetration testing assesses and enhances an organization’s security system, network, or data center. Ethical hackers will seek out vulnerabilities and attempt to penetrate the system to improve security standards.
Penetration testing assesses and enhances an organization’s security system, network, or data center. Ethical hackers will seek out vulnerabilities and attempt to penetrate the system to improve security standards.
See lessWhat do you understand about the term forward secrecy?
Forward secrecy is an attribute of key agreement protocols, which assures that even if the server’s private keys are exposed, sessions will not be exposed. It is also referred to as the perfect forward secrecy.
Forward secrecy is an attribute of key agreement protocols, which assures that even if the server’s private keys are exposed, sessions will not be exposed. It is also referred to as the perfect forward secrecy.
See lessDescribe the weaknesses in network security.
Vulnerabilities are the weak spot in software code that a threat actor could attack. They are most frequently discovered in SaaS.
Vulnerabilities are the weak spot in software code that a threat actor could attack. They are most frequently discovered in SaaS.
See lessDescribe the salting procedure and its purpose.
Salting employs special characters to lengthen and protect passwords. Additionally, it stops attackers from scanning the system for recognized words.
Salting employs special characters to lengthen and protect passwords. Additionally, it stops attackers from scanning the system for recognized words.
See lessWhat is network sniffing?
Network sniffing intercepts data packets sent over a network.
Network sniffing intercepts data packets sent over a network.
See lessWhat is cross-site-scripting?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is an injection where an attacker inserts script (typically Javascript) onto a page, and it essentially functions as if the administrators had created it themselves. A hacker can have total power to change the display, tweak the browser, or even steal your session cookie aRead more
Cross-site scripting (XSS) is an injection where an attacker inserts script (typically Javascript) onto a page, and it essentially functions as if the administrators had created it themselves.
A hacker can have total power to change the display, tweak the browser, or even steal your session cookie and sign in as an administrator with XSS.
See lessWhat is 2FA?
2FA stands for “two-factor identification.” It’s the second security layer that ensures anyone attempting to log into an online account is who they claim to be. First, the user must provide their username and password. Then, they must offer another piece of information, usually a code sent through eRead more
2FA stands for “two-factor identification.” It’s the second security layer that ensures anyone attempting to log into an online account is who they claim to be. First, the user must provide their username and password.
Then, they must offer another piece of information, usually a code sent through email or another device.
See lessWhat is CSRF?
CSRF stands for cross-site request forgery attack, where a victim is tricked into carrying out the attacker's instructions. Depending on the victim's degree of permission, the attack's effect will vary. Such attacks profit from the fact that when a user's identity has been verified, a website automaRead more
CSRF stands for cross-site request forgery attack, where a victim is tricked into carrying out the attacker’s instructions. Depending on the victim’s degree of permission, the attack’s effect will vary. Such attacks profit from the fact that when a user’s identity has been verified, a website automatically trusts them.
A CSRF requires two basic steps for execution:
First, the hacker dupes the target into opening a page or clicking on a link. Typically, social engineering and fraudulent links are used to do this. Next, the victim’s browser makes an artificially convincing request to the website.
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