Crack
Crack: To bypass or break through security measures of software or systems, often to gain unauthorized access, crack encrypted data, or illegally copy or use software. Cracking compromises the security and integrity of digital assets and is considered a cybercrime.
Credentialed Analysis
Credentialed Analysis: In cybersecurity, this refers to a scanning or analysis process where the security tools are provided with authorized access credentials to perform a more thorough examination of the system. By using credentials to log in, the tools can evaluate the system as an authenticated user, allowing for a deeper and more accurate assessment […]
Cross-Site Request Forgery (XSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (XSRF): A cyber-attack that tricks a web browser into executing an unwanted action in a web application to which a user is logged in. It exploits the trust that a site has for the user’s browser, potentially leading to actions like changing user settings, posting content without consent, or initiating transactions. Security […]
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): A type of security vulnerability that targets web applications, XSS enables attackers to inject malicious scripts into webpages viewed by other users. By exploiting the trust a user has for a particular site, these scripts can access any cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information retained by the user’s browser related to […]
Cryptanalysis
Cryptanalysis: The study and practice of examining and breaking cryptographic systems, understanding how they work, and finding methods to defeat or weaken them. It involves analyzing the encrypted data (ciphertext) to discover the hidden structures and derive the original information (plaintext) without necessarily having access to the secret key used. Cryptanalysis is used both for […]
Crypto-equipment
Crypto-equipment: Hardware or software designed specifically to perform cryptographic operations, such as encryption, decryption, digital signing, or key generation. Crypto-equipment safeguards sensitive information by transforming it into a secure form for transmission or storage, and it’s commonly used in secure communication systems, data protection solutions, and other security applications. Examples include hardware security modules (HSMs), […]