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  2. Payload (computing) - Wikipedia

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    In computing and telecommunications, the payload is the part of transmitted data that is the actual intended message. Headers and metadata are sent only to enable payload delivery [1] [2] and are considered overhead. In the context of a computer virus or worm, the payload is the portion of the malware which performs malicious action.

  3. Shellcode - Wikipedia

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    In hacking, a shellcode is a small piece of code used as the payload in the exploitation of a software vulnerability.It is called "shellcode" because it typically starts a command shell from which the attacker can control the compromised machine, but any piece of code that performs a similar task can be called shellcode.

  4. Hacker ethic - Wikipedia

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    The hacker ethic is a philosophy and set of moral values within hacker culture. Practitioners believe that sharing information and data with others is an ethical imperative. [ 1 ] The hacker ethic is related to the concept of freedom of information , as well as the political theories of anti-authoritarianism , anarchism , and libertarianism .

  5. White hat (computer security) - Wikipedia

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    A white hat (or a white-hat hacker, a whitehat) is an ethical security hacker. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Ethical hacking is a term meant to imply a broader category than just penetration testing. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Under the owner's consent, white-hat hackers aim to identify any vulnerabilities or security issues the current system has. [ 5 ]

  6. Email hacking - Wikipedia

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    Email is a very widely used communication method. If an email account is hacked, it can allow the attacker access to the personal, sensitive or confidential information in the mail storage; as well as allowing them to read new incoming and outgoing email - and to send and receive as the legitimate owner.

  7. Exploit (computer security) - Wikipedia

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    Typically, the proxy or VPN applications enabling pivoting are executed on the target computer as the payload of an exploit. Pivoting is usually done by infiltrating a part of a network infrastructure (as an example, a vulnerable printer or thermostat) and using a scanner to find other devices connected to attack them.

  8. List of computer security certifications - Wikipedia

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    Ethical Hacking Foundation Penetration Testing 3 years N/A S-EHP: Ethical Hacking Practitioner Penetration Testing 3 years N/A S-SPF: Secure Programming Foundation Software Development 3 years N/A S-DWF: Dark Web Foundation Threat Intelligence 3 years N/A ISC2: CC: Certified in CyberSecurity IT-Administration 3 years (continuously) N/A CISSP

  9. Information warfare - Wikipedia

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    Information warfare (IW) is the battlespace use and management of information and communication technology (ICT) in pursuit of a competitive advantage over an opponent. It is different from cyberwarfare that attacks computers, software, and command control systems.