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Method of attack on computer systems
integrity and security of computer systems. Exploits can cause unintended or unanticipated behavior in systems, potentially leading to severe security breaches
Exploit_(computer_security)
Topics referred to by the same term
or unjustifiably. Exploit can mean: Exploitation of natural resources Exploit (computer security) Video game exploit Exploitation of labour, Marxist
Exploit
Computer security term; someone who hacks computer systems
A security hacker or security researcher is someone who explores methods for breaching or bypassing defenses and exploiting weaknesses in a computer system
Security_hacker
Patched software backdoor
changes in code over time that allowed the exploit to be added to the software. In August 2025, researchers at security company Binarly found several Debian
XZ_Utils_backdoor
Concept in computer security
layers, such as the hardware on which the program is executed. Exploit (computer security) Return-oriented programming Speedrun Stack buffer overflow Bratus
Weird_machine
Protection of computer systems from information disclosure, theft or damage
Computer security (also cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology (IT) security) is a subdiscipline within the field of information security
Computer_security
Unskilled malicious hacker
Black hat hacker Computer security Exploit (computer security) Hacker (computer security) Hacktivism Lamer List of convicted computer criminals Luser Noob
Script_kiddie
Computer security exploit
EternalBlue is a computer exploit software developed by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA). It is based on a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft
EternalBlue
Potential negative action or event facilitated by a vulnerability
In computer security, a threat is a potential negative action or event enabled by a vulnerability that results in an unwanted impact to a computer system
Threat_(computer_security)
HTTPS security vulernability
Duong, who also created the BEAST exploit. The exploit was due to be revealed in full at the 2012 ekoparty security conference. Rizzo and Duong presented
CRIME
provide computer security services, develop computer security software or resell software exploits. Absolute Security ADF Solutions Aikido Security Altor
List of computer security companies
List_of_computer_security_companies
Self-replicating malware program
relying on security failures on the target computer to access it. It will use this machine as a host to scan and infect other computers. When these new
Computer_worm
Application of internet security to web browsers
Browser security is the application of Internet security to web browsers in order to protect networked data and computer systems from breaches of privacy
Browser_security
Exploitable weakness in a computer system
In computer security, a vulnerability is a flaw or weakness in a system's design, implementation, or management that can be exploited by a malicious actor
Vulnerability (computer security)
Vulnerability_(computer_security)
Collection of security exploit tools
An exploit kit is a tool used for automatically managing and deploying exploits against a target computer. Exploit kits allow attackers to deliver malware
Exploit_kit
Malicious software
user's computer security and privacy without their knowledge. Researchers tend to classify malware into one or more sub-types (i.e. computer viruses
Malware
Unfixed software vulnerability
A zero-day (also known as a 0-day) is a vulnerability or security hole in a computer system unknown to its developers or anyone capable of mitigating
Zero-day_vulnerability
Term for computer intruders and computing experts
unauthorized access to a computer system or network. The word is also used for a skilled programmer or computer enthusiast. In computer security, it may describe
Hacker
Hacker who operates without permission or malice
A grey hat (greyhat or gray hat) is a term used in computer security with a range of definitions and is derived from the concepts of "white hat" and "black
Grey_hat
Computer security testing tool
The Metasploit Project is a computer security project that provides information about security vulnerabilities and aids in penetration testing and IDS
Metasploit
Computer program that modifies other programs to replicate itself and spread
attacks. Virus writers use social engineering deceptions and exploit detailed knowledge of security vulnerabilities to initially infect systems and to spread
Computer_virus
Cyber attack where any code can be run
In computer security, arbitrary code execution (ACE) is an attacker's ability to run any commands or code of the attacker's choice on a target machine
Arbitrary_code_execution
cracking Spoofing attack POODLE Security exploits affecting computers. Exploit (computer security) Timeline of computer viruses and worms Malware analysis
List of cybersecurity information technologies
List_of_cybersecurity_information_technologies
2021 software security vulnerability
server or other computer, or leak sensitive information. A list of affected software projects has been published by the Apache Security Team. Affected
Log4Shell
Type of malware
the German "state trojan" nicknamed R2D2. German govware works by exploiting security gaps unknown to the general public and accessing smartphone data
Trojan_horse_(computing)
Malware toolkit
a malicious payload to a victim's computer. According to Trend Micro the majority of infections due to this exploit kit were done in a series of high
Blackhole_exploit_kit
Computer security exploit
Rowhammer (also written as row hammer or RowHammer) is a computer security exploit that takes advantage of an unintended and undesirable side effect in
Row_hammer
Computer security exploit technique
programming (ROP) is a computer security exploit technique that allows an attacker to execute code despite the presence of security defenses that would otherwise
Return-oriented_programming
Computer hacker who hacks ethically
including the Computer Misuse Act. In the United States, ethical hacking and security research remain subject to federal and state computer crime laws,
White_hat_(computer_security)
Security vulnerability in Diffie–Hellman key exchange
Recommended Diffie-Hellman Modulus Size to 2048 Bits". BEAST (computer security) BREACH (security exploit) CRIME POODLE Server-Gated Cryptography TWIRL "The Logjam
Logjam_(computer_security)
Type of computer security exploit
Server-side request forgery (SSRF) is a computer security vulnerability that enables an attacker to send requests from a vulnerable server to internal
Server-side_request_forgery
Arbitrary code execution exploit
programming (SROP) is a computer security exploit technique that allows an attacker to execute code in presence of security measures such as non-executable
Sigreturn-oriented programming
Sigreturn-oriented_programming
2017 worldwide ransomware cyberattack
cryptocurrency. It was propagated using EternalBlue, an exploit developed by the United States National Security Agency (NSA) for Microsoft Windows systems. EternalBlue
WannaCry_ransomware_attack
Attack on a computer system
needed] The worldwide information security market is forecast to reach $170.4 billion in 2022. Over time, computer systems make up an increasing portion
Cyberattack
Computer security exploit
is a security exploit allegedly developed by NSO Group to deploy their Pegasus spyware. Reuters reported that Quadream also used the exploit. It enables
FORCEDENTRY
Security vulnerability database
portal Computer programming portal Offensive Security Offensive Security Certified Professional "OffSec's Exploit Database Archive". www.exploit-db.com
ExploitDB
2003 book by Jon "Smibbs" Erickson
Hacking: The Art of Exploitation (ISBN 1-59327-007-0) is a book by Jon "Smibbs" Erickson about computer security and network security. It was published
Hacking: The Art of Exploitation
Hacking:_The_Art_of_Exploitation
Computer security vulnerability
Dirty COW (Dirty copy-on-write) is a computer security vulnerability of the Linux kernel that affected all Linux-based operating systems, including Android
Dirty_COW
Windows security hole
more details of an exploit were purportedly revealed by a conference speaker from a Chinese security firm. On 25 July 2019, computer experts reported that
BlueKeep
Computer security exploitation
In computer security, a drive-by download is the unintended download of software, typically malicious software. The term usually refers to a download
Drive-by_download
Group that provides security feedback
explosives through security 67 out of 70 times in 2015. Black hat (computer security) Eligible Receiver 97 Exploit (computer security) Grey hat Groupthink
Red_team
Overview of and topical guide to computer security
topical guide to computer security: Computer security (also cybersecurity, digital security, or information technology (IT) security) is a subdiscipline
Outline_of_computer_security
Policy in computer security
In the field of computer security, independent researchers often discover flaws in software that can be abused to cause unintended behaviour; these flaws
Full disclosure (computer security)
Full_disclosure_(computer_security)
Anomaly in computer security and programming
results, and crashes. Exploiting the behavior of a buffer overflow is a well-known security exploit. Files specifically created to exploit buffer overflow vulnerabilities
Buffer_overflow
Cybersecurity attack using USB devices
what's enabling these attacks." — Karsten Nohl, 2014 BadUSB is a computer security attack using USB devices that are programmed with malicious software
BadUSB
Group that provides security feedback
possible security incidents. Conduct regular security audits such as incident response and recovery. As part of the United States computer security defense
Blue_team_(computer_security)
Technique in computer security
In computer security, heap spraying is a technique used in exploits to facilitate arbitrary code execution. The part of the source code of an exploit that
Heap_spraying
privacy/security features, such as Duress PIN/Password or disabling the USB-C port at a driver/hardware level to avoid exploitation. It deploys exploit mitigations
List of security-focused operating systems
List_of_security-focused_operating_systems
Network vulnerability scanner
SAINT (Security Administrator's Integrated Network Tool) is computer software used for scanning computer networks for security vulnerabilities, and exploiting
SAINT_(software)
Layer of protection in computer systems
improving fault tolerance) and malicious behavior (by providing computer security). Computer operating systems provide different levels of access to resources
Protection_ring
Backdoor implant tool
Dillon, senior analyst of security company RiskSense Inc., first dissected and inspected DoublePulsar. He said that the NSA exploits are "10 times worse" than
DoublePulsar
2003 Windows computer worm
execution of the attack. The worm spreads by exploiting a buffer overflow discovered by the Polish security research group Last Stage of Delirium in the
Blaster_(computer_worm)
IOS exploit kit
the United States government. The exploit kit is not effective against the latest versions of iOS. Apple issued security advisories and backported patches
Coruna_(exploit_kit)
Degree of resistance to, or protection from, harm
information security management scheme. Computer security, IT security, ICT security, and network security are thus all subdomains of information security. National
Security
Computer malware timeline
uncovered by SentinelOne in April 2026. August 2005: Zotob is a computer worm which exploits security vulnerabilities in Microsoft operating systems like Windows
Timeline of computer viruses and worms
Timeline_of_computer_viruses_and_worms
Vulnerability in computer motherboard firmware
LogoFAIL is a security vulnerability and exploit thereof that affects computer motherboard firmware with TianoCore EDK II, including Insyde Software's
LogoFAIL
Processor security vulnerability
IA-64: Intel Itanium RISC-V SiFive Freedom U740 Computer programming portal Row hammer SPOILER (security vulnerability) Speculative execution CPU vulnerabilities
Spectre (security vulnerability)
Spectre_(security_vulnerability)
Standard for assessing computer system vulnerabilities
the severity of computer system vulnerabilities. Scores are calculated from metrics that approximate the ease and impact of exploits. Scores range from
Common Vulnerability Scoring System
Common_Vulnerability_Scoring_System
Microsoft Windows service
was observed to have a security vulnerability that allowed remote code execution which was being exploited to attack computers in Russia and Belarus,
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool
Microsoft_Support_Diagnostic_Tool
Microprocessor security vulnerability
slowing computers between 5 and 30 percent in certain specialized workloads, although companies responsible for software correction of the exploit reported
Meltdown (security vulnerability)
Meltdown_(security_vulnerability)
3-13, CNO consists of computer network attack (CNA), computer network defense (CND) and computer network exploitation (CNE). Computer network attack (CNA):
Computer_network_operations
Control of access to computer networks
VLAN hopping – Computer security exploit Smurf attack – Type of attack on a computer network Buffer overflow – Anomaly in computer security and programming
Network_security
Authorized cyberattack for testing purposes
pentest, is an authorized simulated cyberattack on a computer system, performed live to evaluate the security of the system. The test is performed to identify
Penetration_test
Data, device, or other component of a computing environment
In information security, computer security and network security, an asset is any data, device, or other component of the environment that supports information-related
Asset_(computer_security)
Security exploit
FREAK ("Factoring RSA Export Keys") is a security exploit of a cryptographic weakness in the SSL/TLS protocols introduced decades earlier for compliance
FREAK
American information security company
bounties for zero-day exploits. A zero-day exploit is a cybersecurity attack that targets security flaws in computer hardware, software or firmware in order
Zerodium
Computer hacker with malicious intent
hacking. Around 400,000 computers in 150 countries were infected within two weeks. The creation of decryption tools by security experts within days limited
Black_hat_(computer_security)
Cryptographic protocols for securing data in transit
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide communications security over a computer network, such as the Internet. The
Transport_Layer_Security
Computer exploit using just-in-time compilation
class of computer security exploit that circumvents the protection of address space layout randomization and data execution prevention by exploiting the behavior
JIT_spraying
Subculture of individuals
focus—be it to malign or for malevolent purposes—lies in exploiting weaknesses in computer security. The Jargon File, an influential but not universally accepted
Hacker_culture
Security architecture
integrity Digital signature Exploit (computer security) Information Security Integrity ITU-T Managed security service Network security OSI model Protocol (computing)
Security service (telecommunication)
Security_service_(telecommunication)
Cyber-security challenge and mind sport in hacking
hacking, a wargame (or war game) is a cyber-security challenge and mind sport in which the competitors must exploit or defend a vulnerability in a system or
Wargame_(hacking)
Process to reduce a security threat
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Exploit (computer security) Full disclosure (computer security) IT risk Metasploit Month of Bugs Vulnerability
Countermeasure_(computer)
Windows denial-of-service exploit
In computer security, WinNuke is an example of a Nuke remote denial-of-service attack (DoS) exploit that affected the Microsoft Windows 3.1x, Windows NT
WinNuke
Malware agent
apply to them. Cyber-arms industry Cyberattack Cyberwarfare Exploit (computer security) List of cyber warfare forces Proactive cyber defence Zero-day
Cyberweapon
Programmable machine that processes data
writing an exploit, code designed to take advantage of a bug and disrupt a computer's proper execution. Bugs are usually not the fault of the computer. Since
Computer
American international information security company
advanced security courses, the ExploitDB vulnerability database, and the Kali Linux distribution. OffSec was started by Mati Aharoni, and employs security professionals
Offensive_Security
Malware that collects and transmits user information without their knowledge
become one of the preeminent security threats to computer systems running Microsoft Windows operating systems. Computers on which Internet Explorer (IE)
Spyware
Computer security exploit
VLAN hopping is a computer security exploit, a method of attacking networked resources on a virtual local area network (VLAN). The basic concept behind
VLAN_hopping
CIA files on cyber war and surveillance
encryption differ in the infected computers and the CIA Listening Posts (LP). As for the similarities, they exploit persistent DLL files to create a backdoor
Vault_7
Methods used to protect cloud-based assets
cloud computing. It is a sub-domain of computer security, network security and, more broadly, information security. Cloud computing and storage provide
Cloud_computing_security
Model for disclosing computer security vulnerabilities
In computer security, coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD), sometimes known as responsible disclosure, is a vulnerability disclosure model in which
Coordinated vulnerability disclosure
Coordinated_vulnerability_disclosure
Method of compromising a host OS though the VM
In computer security, virtual machine escape (VM escape) is the process of a program breaking out of the virtual machine (VM) on which it is running and
Virtual_machine_escape
Trafficking of undiscovered software exploits
market for zero-day exploits is commercial activity related to the trafficking of software exploits. Software vulnerabilities and "exploits" are used to get
Market_for_zero-day_exploits
Type of software vulnerability
discovered around 1989 that can be used in security exploits. Originally thought harmless, format string exploits can be used to crash a program or to execute
Uncontrolled_format_string
Computer security compromised by hardware failure is a branch of computer security applied to hardware. The objective of computer security includes protection
Computer security compromised by hardware failure
Computer_security_compromised_by_hardware_failure
Information security website
Packet Storm Security is an information security website offering current and historical computer security tools, exploits, and security advisories. It
Packet_Storm
Sequence in no-operation instructions
In computer security, a NOP slide, NOP sled or NOP ramp is a sequence of NOP (no-operation) instructions meant to "slide" the CPU's instruction execution
NOP_slide
China-based hacker group
data exfiltration. PLATINUM has been known to exploit web plugins, at one point infiltrating the computers of several Indian government officials 2009,
PLATINUM_(cybercrime_group)
Type of access control vulnerability in digital security
identifier (such as https://example.com/document/1234), this can provide an exploit for unintended access to all records. A directory traversal attack is considered
Insecure direct object reference
Insecure_direct_object_reference
Security issue for web applications
confusion to newcomers to the field of information security. XSS vulnerabilities have been reported and exploited since the 1990s. Prominent sites affected in
Cross-site_scripting
Computer security threat assessment model
Reproducibility, Exploitability, Affected users, Discoverability) is a risk assessment and threat modeling system for computer security threats. When a
DREAD_(risk_assessment_model)
Type of crime based in computer networks
as "a crime committed on a computer network, especially the Internet". Cybercriminals may exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks to gain
Cybercrime
American hacker (1963–2023)
2023) was an American computer security consultant, author, and convicted hacker. In 1995, he was arrested for various computer and communications-related
Kevin_Mitnick
Hacker group
findings, the GNAA created Goatse Security in December 2009. In order to protect its web browser from inter-protocol exploitation, Mozilla blocked several ports
Goatse_Security
American computer security researcher
analyst at Independent Security Evaluators, a computer protection consultancy. He has publicly demonstrated many security exploits of Apple products. In
Charlie Miller (security researcher)
Charlie_Miller_(security_researcher)
(ERP) – ES EVM – Ethernet – Euclidean algorithm – Euphoria – Exploit (computer security) Fast Ethernet – Federated Naming Service – Field specification
Index_of_computing_articles
2005 computer security vulnerability
this vulnerability. According to computer security expert Steve Gibson, Windows NT 4 is vulnerable to known exploits if image preview is enabled. Windows
Windows Metafile vulnerability
Windows_Metafile_vulnerability
Security vulnerability
(PoC) exploit code was published 1 June 2020 on GitHub by a security researcher. The code could possibly spread to millions of unpatched computers, resulting
SMBGhost
Arbitrary code execution technique
In computer security, heap feng shui (also known as heap grooming) is a technique used in exploits to facilitate arbitrary code execution. The technique
Heap_feng_shui
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