secret

2024-08-25

A secret in the context of cryptography is a piece of data that is only known to the parties involved in communicating with each other. Often this is ...

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SOCKS

2024-08-25

SOCKS is an Internet protocol that enables traffic to flow between a client and server through a proxy server.

SOCKS5 operates in a similar manner as ...

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SSH forwarding/tunneling

2024-08-25

SSH forwarding or tunneling is a secure and encrypted pathway from a user’s local machine to a remote location over the SSH protocol.

With the ...

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LKM

2024-08-24

A Loadable Kernel Module is a piece of software that extends the existing kernel that can be loaded or unloaded dynamically.

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root user

2024-08-24

The root user (aka the super user) on Linux and Unix-like operating systems is also known as the super user. This user has the highest level of ...

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sshfucker

2024-08-24

sshfucker is a sshd infector that is able to intercept calls to crypt() and md5_password as well as PAM in sshd. sshfucker is featured Runtime Process ...

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botnet

2024-08-23

A botnet is a type of malware that creates a network of infected (zombie) hosts that can be controlled as a group by an attacker.

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credential stealer

2024-08-23

An infostealer or credential stealer is a type of malware that collects and transmits discovered credentials or other sensitive information to an ...

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cyber crime

2024-08-23

Cybercrime is the act of using computers or computer networks to commit illegal acts.

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honeypot

2024-08-23

In the realm of cybersecurity, a honeypot is a decoy system that mimics a legitimate target to lure attackers. Honeypots can be used for research, ...

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