Man in the Middle (MitM)
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Man in the Middle (MitM)

A Man in the Middle (MITM) attack, or "intermediary" attack, is a method in which an attacker intercepts and manipulates the communications between two parties who believe they are ...
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Backdoor
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Backdoor

A backdoor is a hidden access point, usually software or hardware, that allows a user to connect to a computer system covertly. This type of access is often used to bypass the ...
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Whaling (targeted spear-phishing attack)
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Whaling (targeted spear-phishing attack)

Whaling (or targeted spear-phishing attack) is a sophisticated form of cyberattack aimed mainly at an organization's top executives, such as CEOs, CFOs or senior managers. These ...
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Spyware
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Spyware

Spyware (espiogiciels in French) refers to malicious software designed to infiltrate a computing device and collect sensitive personal information without the user's consent. The ...
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