Ethical Hacking

Overview

Ethical hacking identifies vulnerabilities before malicious actors do.

Testing Methodologies

Penetration Testing

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Vulnerability Assessment

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Common Attack Vectors

Phishing: Email and website spoofing
Pretexting: Creating false scenarios
Baiting: Using physical media
Prevention: User training, email filtering

Malware Types

Ransomware: Data encryption for extortion
Rootkits: Deep system compromise
Keyloggers: Capturing keystrokes
Defense: Anti-malware, behavior analysis

Advanced Persistent Threats

Characteristics: Long-term targeted attacks
Goals: Espionage, data theft
Detection: Network monitoring, threat hunting