Spear Phishing
Targeted phishing at specific person
Public flashcard set
Cybersecurity: Attack Types
Specific types of attacks - for those who want to delve deeper, not just general terms.
Flashcards
Whaling
Phishing targeting executives specifically
Credential Stuffing
Reusing stolen passwords on other sites
Watering Hole Attack
Infecting sites victims visit often
Typosquatting
Fake domains with misspelled names
Clickjacking
Tricking clicks on hidden elements
Session Hijacking
Stealing an active login session
DNS Spoofing
Redirecting traffic to fake sites
Privilege Escalation
Gaining higher access than allowed
Supply Chain Attack
Compromising trusted third-party software
Insider Threat
Harm caused by someone inside org
Rootkit
Hidden tool granting deep system control
Cryptojacking
Secretly using device to mine crypto
Drive-By Download
Malware installed just by visiting site
Business Email Compromise
Faking exec emails to steal money