"Infiltration threat" and "implantation threat" are two different types of threats, which differ mainly in the way and purpose of the attacker's entry into the system or network.
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Infiltration Threat: An infiltration threat
refers to an attacker successfully entering a system or network by bypassing defense mechanisms and protection measures. Attackers may use various techniques and means to break through the security boundary of the network, such as vulnerability exploitation, password cracking, social engineering, etc. The purpose of an infiltration threat is usually to gain unauthorized access to a system, obtain sensitive data, establish persistent control, or exploit the system for further attacks.Some common ways in which threats are infiltrated include:
- Vulnerability Exploitation: An attacker exploits a security hole in a system or application to gain access to the system by injecting malicious code or performing malicious operations.
- Social engineering: Attackers obtain sufficient privileges to enter the target system by deceiving, inducing, or obtaining user credentials.
- Password cracking: Attackers use brute force or compromised passwords to attempt to log in to the system.
- Zero-day attack: An attacker exploits a new vulnerability that has not yet been disclosed to perform unauthorized operations on the system.
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Implant Threat: Implant
Threat refers to the attacker implanting malware, malicious code, or backdoor in the system to obtain persistent access and control of the system. The goal of the attacker is to manipulate and control the target system without being detected to obtain sensitive information, steal data or perform other malicious activities.Some common ways in which threats are planted include:
- Backdoor: By implanting a backdoor in the system, attackers can access and control the system at any time without being noticed by system administrators or users.
- Malware: Attackers use malicious software, such as viruses, trojans, or spyware, to plant malicious code on the system and perform subsequent actions.
- Embedded device attacks: Attackers target IoT devices or embedded systems by implanting malicious code or hijacking control processes to gain control or steal data.
It is important to note that infiltration threats and implant threats can be related to each other. An attacker may first enter a system by infiltrating a threat and then plant malicious code or a backdoor to maintain persistent access and control over the system. Such an attack strategy can manipulate a target system for a longer period of time without being detected.