social-engineering
Watering Hole Attack
An attack strategy where attackers compromise websites frequently visited by a specific target group. When group members visit the infected site, their systems are exposed to malware or credential theft.
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Exploit
generalA piece of code, technique, or method that takes advantage of a vulnerability to compromise a system. Exploits can be de...
Malware
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Social Engineering
social-engineeringThe psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. Social engineeri...