Tag: hacking techniques
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Cyber Attacks : Zero Days
A Zero-Day Attack is one of the most sophisticated and dangerous forms of cyber exploitation. It occurs when hackers exploit a previously unknown vulnerability in software, hardware, or firmware before the vendor or developers can release a patch. The term “zero-day” refers to the lack of lead time available for developers to address the flaw,…
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Cyber Attack : Brute Force
A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method used by cybercriminals to crack passwords, encryption keys, or login credentials. This attack relies on the systematic testing of every possible combination until the correct one is found. Although time-consuming, brute force attacks remain effective, especially when weak passwords or insufficient security measures are in place. How…
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Cyber Attacks: DNS poisoning
DNS (Domain Name System) poisoning, also known as DNS spoofing, is a type of cyberattack that compromises the DNS resolution process, redirecting users to malicious websites without their knowledge. As a foundational element of internet navigation, DNS translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses. DNS poisoning corrupts this process, enabling attackers to intercept or manipulate…