Figure 9-6: Bots Human Master Command Software B Bot Update Bots are like zombies but they can be updated by the human master to give new functionality 16
16 Figure 9-6: Bots Bot Software Bot Update Command Human Master Bots are like zombies, but they can be updated by the human master to give new functionality
Figure 9-7: Types of Attackers Traditional Attackers Traditional hackers Hackers break into computers Driven by curiosity, a feeling of power, and peer reputation Virus writers · Vandals · Amoral 17
17 Figure 9-7: Types of Attackers • Traditional Attackers: – Traditional Hackers • Hackers break into computers • Driven by curiosity, a feeling of power, and peer reputation – Virus writers • Vandals • Amoral
Figure 9-7: Types of Attackers Traditional Attackers Script kiddies use scripts written by experienced hackers and virus writers Have limited knowledge and abilities But the large numbers of script kiddies makes them very dangerous collectively 18
18 Figure 9-7: Types of Attackers • Traditional Attackers: – Script kiddies use scripts written by experienced hackers and virus writers • Have limited knowledge and abilities • But the large numbers of script kiddies makes them very dangerous collectively
Figure 9-7: Types of Attackers Traditional Attackers Disgruntled employees and 小6 ex-employees Dangerous because they have knowledge of and access to systems Too often ignored, they can do extensive damage The most dangerous employee attackers are it and security staff members 19
19 Figure 9-7: Types of Attackers • Traditional Attackers: – Disgruntled employees and ex-employees • Dangerous because they have knowledge of and access to systems • Too often ignored, they can do extensive damage • The most dangerous employee attackers are IT and security staff members
Figure 9-7: Types of Attackers · Crimina| Attackers Most attacks are now made by criminals rather than amateurs Crime generates funds that criminal attackers need to increase attack sophistication 20
20 Figure 9-7: Types of Attackers • Criminal Attackers – Most attacks are now made by criminals rather than amateurs – Crime generates funds that criminal attackers need to increase attack sophistication