CH6 Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are the four message based attack vectors
Email, SMS, SMS (Smishing), IM
Type of softwware where each client is scanned with software on the system
Client based scanning
Type of scanning software where non-installed software is scanned
Agentless scanning
Two strategies to protects wireless networks
Disabling SSID and Mac Filtering
An untargeted attack where decption play a major role. Sends seemingly genuine emails, messages or website to fool people to give up personal data, passwords or financial details.
Phishing
A type of phishing attack which attacks a group of indviduals , particular leaderrship. Trying to get them to divulge sensistive info.
Spear Phishing
A phsing attack which takes place over SMS messages
Smishing
A fake news or info site, used to alter public opinion or incite panic
Misinformation/Disinformation
Comprimising a business email account in order to perform a type of financial fruad
Business email compromise
Fabricating a scenario to extract informatoin
Pretexting
Comprmising a trusted and legitimet website in order to spread malware
Watering Hole Attack
Sites that impersoninate trusted brands in order to deieve a person to give up sensitive info
Brand Impersonation
Using common typing errors in order to decieve people to go to a website and give up info
Typosquatting