Question

mahmoud is responsible for managing security at a large university. he has just performed a threat analysis for the network, and based on past incidents and studies of similar networks, he has determined that the most prevalent threat to his network is low-skilled attackers who wish to breach the system, simply to prove they can or for some low-level crime, such as changing a grade. which term best describes this type of attacker?

Answer 1

This type of attacker is commonly referred to as a "script kiddie." The term "script kiddie" is used to describe individuals who engage in malicious hacking activities, but who lack the skill and knowledge to carry out more advanced attacks. They often use pre-written scripts or tools obtained from the internet to carry out their attacks. In the context described, the low-skilled attackers who want to breach the university network simply to prove they can or for some low-level crime, such as changing a grade, would likely fit into the category of script kiddies.