Hacking Phase 3 - Gaining Access - The hacker exploits the system

Phase 3 - Gaining Access

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Gaining Access refers to the true attack phase. The hacker exploits the system.
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The exploit can occur over a LAN, locally, Internet, offline, as a deception or theft. Examples include stack-based buffer overflows, denial of service, session hijacking, password filtering etc.
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Influencing factors include architecture and configuration of target system, skill level of the perpetrator and initial level of access obtained.
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Business Risk - 'Highest' - The hacker can gain access at operating system level, application level or network level.

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