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CompTIA Sec+ 1.1
Threats Attacks and Vulnerabilities 1.1
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Computer Science
Professional
11/01/2018

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Term
IOC - Indicators of Compromise
Definition
Artifacts observed that indicate a computer intrusion
Term
Virus
Definition
Malicious Code the requires user interaction to install and replicate.
Term
Worm
Definition
Self-replicating program that is usually self contained and can execute and spread WITHOUT user interaction.
Term
Trojan
Definition
Friendly software that contains hidden malicious software.
Term
RAT
Definition
Remote Access Tools
Term
Types of RATs
Definition
NetBUS, Project BioNET, Sub7, BackOrifice, BO2k, Beast
Term
Rootkit
Definition
Malicious code that installs itself at the OS or Kernel level to avoid detection
Term
Keylogger
Definition
Malicious app that once installed can capture all keystrokes.
Term
Spyware
Definition
Malicious software that captures user activity and reports back
Term
Botnets
Definition
Malicious code that infects large numbers of hosts for the purpose of launching large scale attacks on specific targets.
Term
Logic Bomb
Definition
Malicious code that triggers after a period of time based onn some date or specific activity
Term
Backdoor
Definition
Software that installs for the purpose of opening ports and installing additional software
Term
I love you virus
Definition
Worm
Term
Pharming
Definition
An attack that redirects the user to a fraudulent site without their knowledge
Term
Man In The Browser

https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Man-in-the-browser_attack
Definition
A previously installed Trojan Horse is used to intercept and manipulate calls between the main application’s executable (ex: the browser) and its security mechanisms or libraries on-the-fly.

The most common objective of this attack is to cause financial fraud by manipulating transactions of Internet Banking systems, even when other authentication factors are in use.
Term
Banner Grab
Definition
nmap -Pn -p 80 -sV --script=banner 192.168.1.106
curl -s -I 192.168.1.106 | grep -e "Server:
telnet 192.168.1.106 22
ssh 192.168.1.106 22
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