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Hacking Methods
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- 1VirusA software program that creates copies of itself and attaches to files and programs
- 2TrojanDisguises as a harmless program that instead installs viruses
- 3Wormsimilar to viruses, creates copies to overload systems
- 4MalwareAdware - creates pop-up ads that lead to viruses
Spyware - stays hidden and steals personal information/passwords
Scareware - scares people into paying to remove a non-existent virus
Ransomware - Locks/Encrypts critical files and data, asking for money to have them unlocked - 5RootkitsGives other people access to your computer remotely
- 6PhishingTries to steal information through a facade of a trustworthy entity
- 7DDoSOverloads a system by sending thousands to millions of requests per second
- 8Social EngineeringManipulation of people to change their opinions or behavior
- 9Poor Network PolicyNot giving many / any restrictions to users, allowing them to access everything on the server
- 10Brute Force AttacksGuessing Passwords until they get one correct
- 11SQL InjectionPlaces malicious code in SQL statements through web page input
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- Flashcards on Hacking Methods, created by Luke Critten on 29/09/2020.
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