Hijacking: In cybersecurity, hijacking refers to various forms of unauthorized control over a computing resource, like taking over web sessions, diverting network traffic, or commandeering system functions. It often results in data breaches, service disruption, or facilitating further attacks such as spamming or phishing from a trusted source.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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