attacks and exploits by ruth sutton

attacks and exploits by ruth sutton https://padlet.com/GBSLtd/tw60mch543cf explain the definitions and differences between exploits and attacks en-us 2018-03-17 16:13:40 UTC 2019-11-19 18:04:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Jon https://padlet.com/GBSLtd/tw60mch543cf/wish/246805236 Exploit: the method of taking advantage of a vulnerability.
Vulnerability: a weakness that exposes risk.
Attack: An attempt to distroy, expose, alter, disable, steal or gain unauthorised access to or make unauthorised access of an asset.

The difference between an attack and an exploit is the intent of the actor. An exploit is taking advantage of a weakness, whereas an attack is using an exploit, or other means, to perform malicious acts.

Recent Exploits:
Shadow Brokers tool kit;
-Eternal Blue
-Double Pulsar]]> 2018-03-28 08:37:15 UTC https://padlet.com/GBSLtd/tw60mch543cf/wish/246805236 Daisy https://padlet.com/GBSLtd/tw60mch543cf/wish/246805247 Exploit: The act of attempting to turn a vulnerability into a way in which the flaw can be taken advantage of in an attempt to cause damage or derive personal benefit.
Attack: An attempt to damage or destroy a target, with malicious intent

Examples of recent exploits:
- Several Zero Day Vulnerabilities Found in ManageEngine Products
- North Korean Hackers Allegedly Exploit Adobe Flash Player Vulnerability (CVE-2018-4878) Against South Korean Targets
- Bug Allows Attackers to Bypass Uber’s Two-Factor Authentication System
- Gas Station Software Vulnerability Potentially Gives Attackers Control over the System
- SmokeLoader Malware Found Spreading via Fake Meltdown/Spectre Patches]]> 2018-03-28 08:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/GBSLtd/tw60mch543cf/wish/246805247 H https://padlet.com/GBSLtd/tw60mch543cf/wish/246805329 Vulnerability: A weakness that can be exploited in order to perform unauthorized actions on a computer system.

Exploit: An exploit is a tool or technique which takes advantage of a vulnerability, or vulnerabilities, in order to obtain unauthorized access or perform malicious actions on a computer system.

Attacker: Anyone attempting to destroy, alter, expose, steal or gain unauthorized access on a computer system.

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures can be found below:

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