2: Hackers Questions

what is REvil ransomware?

• russian ransomware-as-a-service operation

• earned lots of money attacking multiple cities, dental companies, travelex, celebrity law firm, giant acer, etc.

types of hackers by motivation:

• white hat, black hat, grey hat, hacktivist, cyber terrorist

types of hackers by skill level, what is the difference between them?

• novice, intermediate, expert

• novice uses tools without understanding, intermediate uses tools with understanding, experts create and horde tools

types of hackers by organizational structure and which group carries out the majority of attacks?

• individual hackers, organized groups, disorganized groups, state-sponsored groups, vigilantes/whistleblowers

• organized groups carry out majority of attacks

what are the three “tools of the trade” for hacking?

• social engineering, software (e.g., malware on a USB), and technical hacks (e.g., SQL)

4 steps to social engineering attack

1. research target

2. develop rapport and trust

3. exploit trust

4. use info

what are the two canadian laws relevant to hacking? which one focuses on the person, which one focuses on the damage

1. s.342.1: unauthorized use of a computer (focuses on the person)

2. s.430: mischief to data (focuses on the damage)