Session hijacking
Session hijacking: An attack where an intruder takes over a valid session between a user and a system. The attacker exploits vulnerabilities in the session management, such as weak session IDs or unprotected network traffic, to impersonate the user. Once control is gained, the attacker can perform actions as the authenticated user, potentially leading to […]
Session sidejacking
Session sidejacking: A type of attack where an attacker intercepts and hijacks a user’s session by stealing their session cookie. It is commonly used in wireless networks, where the attacker may use tools like a packet sniffer to capture unencrypted session cookies. For example, an attacker may use session sidejacking to gain access to a […]
Shielded enclosure
Shielded enclosure: A protective covering or enclosure that is designed to block electromagnetic interference (EMI). It is used in electrical and electronic systems to prevent EMI from affecting the operation of the system. Examples include shielded cables and enclosures for sensitive electronic equipment.
Shimmer
Shimmer: A type of skimming device that is inserted into a card slot, such as those on ATMs or point-of-sale terminals, to read data from chip-based credit and debit cards. Unlike traditional skimmers, shimmers are thinner and target the chip instead of the magnetic stripe, making them harder to detect.
Security champions
Security champions: Individuals within an organization who are responsible for promoting and advocating for security best practices. They may educate employees on security policies and procedures and help to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. For example, a security champion at a company may lead training sessions on password management, or a security champion at a […]
Security incident
Security incident: An event or occurrence that poses a potential security threat or compromise to an organization or system. It is used to identify and respond to security breaches and prevent further damage. Examples of security incidents include a data breach, unauthorized access to a system, or a malware attack.