Command control (C&C) server
Command control (C&C) server: A computer or network that is used by attackers to remotely control and manage the activities of a network of infected computers, known as a botnet. C&C servers are used to send commands, receive data, and coordinate the activities of the botnet. Examples of C&C servers include DarkComet, Mirai, and TrickBot.
Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software
Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Software: A pre-packaged software that is readily available for purchase and use by organizations. It is used in businesses and government agencies to reduce the cost and time of software development. Examples include Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE): A publicly available, free-to-use list of reported vulnerabilities in software and firmware. Each CVE entry includes an identification number, a description, and at least one public reference. Maintained by the MITRE Corporation, CVE provides a standardized method for sharing information about vulnerabilities, allowing organizations to better protect their systems against […]
Clustering of Pseudorandom Numbers
Clustering of Pseudorandom Numbers: This refers to the undesirable pattern in pseudorandom number generation where values are not evenly distributed but rather appear grouped or “clustered” together. Such patterns can compromise the security of cryptographic systems that rely on pseudo-randomness, making them vulnerable to predictability and potential attacks.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS): A universally open and standardized method for rating IT vulnerabilities. CVSS helps organizations prioritize their responses to system vulnerabilities by offering a calculated score between 0 and 10 based on factors such as the complexity of exploiting a vulnerability, whether it requires local or network access, and what kind of […]
CMAC (Cipher-based Message Authentication Code)
CMAC (Cipher-based Message Authentication Code): A cryptographic technique for message authentication using a symmetric key block cipher algorithm such as AES. It provides integrity and authenticity for messages or data by producing a fixed-size output, known as a tag or MAC, which is sent along with the message. The receiver then computes the CMAC using […]