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What was the primary consequence of the Morris Worm released in 1988?
What was the primary consequence of the Morris Worm released in 1988?
- It caused damages to over 6000 computers (correct)
- It improved Internet security measures
- It led to the arrest of several hackers
- It crashed the MILNET
The Legion of Doom was proven to be responsible for the AT&T crash.
The Legion of Doom was proven to be responsible for the AT&T crash.
False (B)
Who was the Cornell student credited with releasing the Morris Worm?
Who was the Cornell student credited with releasing the Morris Worm?
Robert Morris
The first teen to be incarcerated for hacking was named ______.
The first teen to be incarcerated for hacking was named ______.
Match the hackers with their descriptions:
Match the hackers with their descriptions:
What resulted from the investigation by the Secret Service regarding the AT&T crash?
What resulted from the investigation by the Secret Service regarding the AT&T crash?
MILNET was compromised by a KGB-employed hacker through a secure network.
MILNET was compromised by a KGB-employed hacker through a secure network.
What was the outcome of the Morris Worm's release in 1988?
What was the outcome of the Morris Worm's release in 1988?
The Legion of Doom was definitely responsible for the AT&T crash.
The Legion of Doom was definitely responsible for the AT&T crash.
In which year was MILNET discovered compromised?
In which year was MILNET discovered compromised?
Robert Morris was a student at ______ when he released the Morris Worm.
Robert Morris was a student at ______ when he released the Morris Worm.
Which of the following hackers was known for breaking into U.S. Missile Command?
Which of the following hackers was known for breaking into U.S. Missile Command?
Match the hacker with their notable achievement:
Match the hacker with their notable achievement:
What major event did the AT&T crash demonstrate regarding the telephone system?
What major event did the AT&T crash demonstrate regarding the telephone system?
What was the primary cause of the AT&T crash?
What was the primary cause of the AT&T crash?
Robert Morris was convicted for releasing the Morris Worm in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Robert Morris was convicted for releasing the Morris Worm in violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Who was the first female hacker mentioned?
Who was the first female hacker mentioned?
The self-replicating program released by Robert Morris is known as the _____ Worm.
The self-replicating program released by Robert Morris is known as the _____ Worm.
Match the following early hackers with their notable actions:
Match the following early hackers with their notable actions:
What was one consequence of the Secret Service's investigation into the AT&T crash?
What was one consequence of the Secret Service's investigation into the AT&T crash?
The KGB-employed hacker entered MILNET through a secure network.
The KGB-employed hacker entered MILNET through a secure network.
Which of the following methods is NOT associated with phreaking?
Which of the following methods is NOT associated with phreaking?
Phreakers can only use equipment that has existed since the telecommunications systems were first created.
Phreakers can only use equipment that has existed since the telecommunications systems were first created.
What is the term used for stealing and selling access codes in phreaking?
What is the term used for stealing and selling access codes in phreaking?
Phreaking involves the manipulation of telecommunications carriers for knowledge and/or ______ of applicable services.
Phreaking involves the manipulation of telecommunications carriers for knowledge and/or ______ of applicable services.
Match the following phreaking methods with their descriptions:
Match the following phreaking methods with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a method associated with phreaking?
Which of the following is NOT a method associated with phreaking?
Social engineering techniques, such as shoulder surfing, are commonly used in phreaking.
Social engineering techniques, such as shoulder surfing, are commonly used in phreaking.
What is a blue box in the context of phreaking?
What is a blue box in the context of phreaking?
The illegal selling of stolen access codes in phreaking is referred to as ______ operations.
The illegal selling of stolen access codes in phreaking is referred to as ______ operations.
Match the following phreaking methods with their descriptions:
Match the following phreaking methods with their descriptions:
Which of the following methods involves manipulating codes while people are dialing?
Which of the following methods involves manipulating codes while people are dialing?
Blue boxes are devices used to make calls for free by deceiving switching systems.
Blue boxes are devices used to make calls for free by deceiving switching systems.
What is the practice of stealing and selling access codes in phreaking commonly referred to as?
What is the practice of stealing and selling access codes in phreaking commonly referred to as?
Phreaking involves manipulation of telecommunications carriers for knowledge and/or ______ of applicable services.
Phreaking involves manipulation of telecommunications carriers for knowledge and/or ______ of applicable services.
Match the following phreaking methods with their descriptions:
Match the following phreaking methods with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
MILNET Security Breach
- MILNET was compromised by a KGB-affiliated hacker using Tymnet as an independent data carrier.
- Discovery of the breach occurred in 1986 by a programmer at UC Berkeley, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities.
Morris Worm Incident
- Released in 1988 by Robert Morris, a student from Cornell University.
- The self-replicating worm infected over 6000 computers, leading to damages estimated in millions.
- Morris was convicted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act for this incident.
AT&T Crash
- A major telephone system crash attributed to software failure showcased the fragility of communication infrastructures.
- The event was linked to the hacking group known as the Legion of Doom, whose actual extent of involvement remains ambiguous.
- Investigation by the Secret Service uncovered participants’ bragging and the leaking of a crucial safety document.
- Steve Jackson’s Games was wrongly considered a key player in the incidents, leading to overzealous federal law enforcement reactions that later embarrassed the agency.
Notable Early Hackers
- Kevin Mitnick emerged as one of the most infamous hackers of his time.
- cOmrade holds the distinction of being the first teenager incarcerated for hacking-related offenses.
- Terminus was recognized as an expert in Unix programming and AT&T minicomputers.
- Shadowhawk was involved in breaking into U.S. Missile Command facilities.
- Kyrie stands out as one of the few well-known female hackers in the early hacking community.
MILNET Security Breach
- MILNET was compromised by a KGB-affiliated hacker using Tymnet as an independent data carrier.
- Discovery of the breach occurred in 1986 by a programmer at UC Berkeley, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities.
Morris Worm Incident
- Released in 1988 by Robert Morris, a student from Cornell University.
- The self-replicating worm infected over 6000 computers, leading to damages estimated in millions.
- Morris was convicted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act for this incident.
AT&T Crash
- A major telephone system crash attributed to software failure showcased the fragility of communication infrastructures.
- The event was linked to the hacking group known as the Legion of Doom, whose actual extent of involvement remains ambiguous.
- Investigation by the Secret Service uncovered participants’ bragging and the leaking of a crucial safety document.
- Steve Jackson’s Games was wrongly considered a key player in the incidents, leading to overzealous federal law enforcement reactions that later embarrassed the agency.
Notable Early Hackers
- Kevin Mitnick emerged as one of the most infamous hackers of his time.
- cOmrade holds the distinction of being the first teenager incarcerated for hacking-related offenses.
- Terminus was recognized as an expert in Unix programming and AT&T minicomputers.
- Shadowhawk was involved in breaking into U.S. Missile Command facilities.
- Kyrie stands out as one of the few well-known female hackers in the early hacking community.
MILNET Security Breach
- MILNET was compromised by a KGB-affiliated hacker using Tymnet as an independent data carrier.
- Discovery of the breach occurred in 1986 by a programmer at UC Berkeley, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities.
Morris Worm Incident
- Released in 1988 by Robert Morris, a student from Cornell University.
- The self-replicating worm infected over 6000 computers, leading to damages estimated in millions.
- Morris was convicted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act for this incident.
AT&T Crash
- A major telephone system crash attributed to software failure showcased the fragility of communication infrastructures.
- The event was linked to the hacking group known as the Legion of Doom, whose actual extent of involvement remains ambiguous.
- Investigation by the Secret Service uncovered participants’ bragging and the leaking of a crucial safety document.
- Steve Jackson’s Games was wrongly considered a key player in the incidents, leading to overzealous federal law enforcement reactions that later embarrassed the agency.
Notable Early Hackers
- Kevin Mitnick emerged as one of the most infamous hackers of his time.
- cOmrade holds the distinction of being the first teenager incarcerated for hacking-related offenses.
- Terminus was recognized as an expert in Unix programming and AT&T minicomputers.
- Shadowhawk was involved in breaking into U.S. Missile Command facilities.
- Kyrie stands out as one of the few well-known female hackers in the early hacking community.
Overview of Phreaking
- Phreaking involves manipulating telecommunications systems to gather information or obtain services without payment.
- It encompasses illegal activities such as unauthorized use of access codes, tones, PBXs (Private Branch Exchanges), or switches.
Methods of Phreaking
-
Social Engineering Techniques:
- Involves tactics like shoulder surfing to collect access codes while individuals are making calls.
-
Blue Boxes:
- Devices that trick switching systems, allowing users to make free calls by manipulating the telephone network.
-
Evolving Strategies:
- As technology advanced, older methods became less effective, prompting the development of new strategies.
- One modern approach includes the theft and sale of stolen access codes through "call-sell" operations.
Overview of Phreaking
- Phreaking involves manipulating telecommunications systems to gather information or obtain services without payment.
- It encompasses illegal activities such as unauthorized use of access codes, tones, PBXs (Private Branch Exchanges), or switches.
Methods of Phreaking
-
Social Engineering Techniques:
- Involves tactics like shoulder surfing to collect access codes while individuals are making calls.
-
Blue Boxes:
- Devices that trick switching systems, allowing users to make free calls by manipulating the telephone network.
-
Evolving Strategies:
- As technology advanced, older methods became less effective, prompting the development of new strategies.
- One modern approach includes the theft and sale of stolen access codes through "call-sell" operations.
Overview of Phreaking
- Phreaking involves manipulating telecommunications systems to gather information or obtain services without payment.
- It encompasses illegal activities such as unauthorized use of access codes, tones, PBXs (Private Branch Exchanges), or switches.
Methods of Phreaking
-
Social Engineering Techniques:
- Involves tactics like shoulder surfing to collect access codes while individuals are making calls.
-
Blue Boxes:
- Devices that trick switching systems, allowing users to make free calls by manipulating the telephone network.
-
Evolving Strategies:
- As technology advanced, older methods became less effective, prompting the development of new strategies.
- One modern approach includes the theft and sale of stolen access codes through "call-sell" operations.
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