CHAPTER 13
Types of Attacks and Malicious Software
In this chapter, you will
- Learn about various types of computer and network attacks, including denial-ofservice, spoofing, hijacking, and password guessing
- Understand the different types of malicious software that exist, including viruses, worms, Trojan horses, logic bombs, and time bombs
- Explore how social engineering can be used as a means to gain access to computers and networks
- Discover the importance of auditing and what should be audited
Attacks can be made against virtually any layer or level of software, from network protocols to applications. When an attacker finds a vulnerability in a system, he exploits the weakness to attack the system. The effect of an attack depends on the ...
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