comp sci
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andrewmang on September 27, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 mark | the victim of the con |
| mail drop | a mail box |
| SOSH | social security number |
| trojan horse | un-seeable virus |
| remote command shell | nongraphical interface that accepts text based commands to perform certain function or runs programs |
| reverse social engineering | attacker sets up situation where victim encounters a problem and conducts attacker for help |
| password high | string of gibberish |
| dead drop | a place to put info so others cant find it |
| speakeasy security | security that relies on knowing where desired info is, and a word to get that info |
| malware | slang for malicious software that causes damage |
| back door | a covert entry point that provides a secret way into the users computer that is unknown to the user |
| secure sockets layer | protocol developed by Netscape that provides security from client and server on internet |
| dumb terminal | a terminal that doesnt have its own microprocessor, only simple requests |
| reverse string | a con in which the person being attacked asks the attacker for help |
| dumpster diving | going through a company's garbage to get information |
| direct connect | phone company term for a phone line that goes directly a specific # when picked up |
| deny terminate | phone company service option where switching equipment is set so incoming calls can not be received |
| terminal based security | security that is based in part of the terminal being used |
| enumeration | a process that reveals the services enabled on the target system, operating system, and list of account names |
| brute force attack | password cracker that tries every alphanumeric and symbol |
| patch | traditionally a piece of code that fixes a problem |
| spyware | monitors a target computers activity |
| silent install | a way to install without a user know its taking place |
| shoulder surfing | the act of watching a person type to steal info |
| GZIP | archives files in a single compressed file |
| annonymous FTP | provides access to another computer |
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