1. CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) Description: An attack that exploits the trust a website has in a user's browser by forcing the submission of authenticated requests to a third-party site. This can result in unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of the...
Protection Mechanisms
1. Protection Domain Description: Refers to the execution and memory space assigned to each process. This isolation helps ensure that processes do not interfere with each other's memory or execution, maintaining system stability and security. 2. Trusted Computer Base...
Anti-Virus Detection Methods
Signature-Based Detection: Description: This method involves comparing files against a database of known malware signatures (unique patterns or characteristics of known threats). It works well for detecting known threats but cannot identify new or modified malware...
Types of Viruses
Here's a detailed breakdown of various types of viruses: Types of Viruses Boot Sector Virus: Description: Infects the boot sector of a disk. The boot sector is responsible for loading the operating system. When the system starts, the virus executes before the...
Types of Malicious Code
Here's a summary of malicious code threats and their countermeasures: Types of Malicious Code Virus: Description: A virus attaches itself to a host application or file and spreads through infected media. It can replicate and cause damage to files or systems....
Covert Channels
Covert Channels are mechanisms that allow for unauthorized information transfer between processes or systems, bypassing standard security controls. They exploit hidden or unintended communication paths to transmit data. Types of Covert Channels: Storage Covert...
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