2.2 and 2.3 Types of attackers

What is the motivation for a Hacktivist?

• Political

• Financial

• Create havoc

• Personal use

What is the motivation for a cyber criminal (pick 2)

• Personal use

• Financial gain

• Espionage

• Thrill

What is the motivation for an insider (pick 2)

• Personal use

• Financial gain

• Espionage

• Thrill

What is the motivation for a script kiddie (pick 2)

• Publicity

• Financial gain

• Espionage

• Thrill

What is the motivation for a Vulnerability broker?

• Publicity

• Financial gain

• Espionage

• Thrill

What is the motivation for a Phisher? (pick 2)

• Publicity

• Financial gain

• Espionage

• Theft

What are 2 characteristic of a script kiddie?

• Desires revenge

• Little or no hacking skills

• Teenager

• often works in organised groups

What are 2 characteristics of a vulnerability broker?

• May have formerly been a cyber criminal

• Will over-emphasise their computer abilities

• May ask for money using a hard luck story

• A high level of IT expertise

What are 2 characteristics of a cyber terrorist?

• High-end programming skills

• Can be based anywhere in the world

• Lack of self-control

• Sells services to highest bidder

What is a characteristic of Scammers?

• Desires revenge

• Antisocial behaviour

• Likeable and confident personality

• Lack of self control