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Dictionary

Sycope dictionary

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Privilege Escalation

Privilege escalation is an attack where an attacker gains higher-level system access than authorized, exploiting vulnerabilities or misconfigurations.

Lateral Movement

Lateral movement is a post-breach technique where attackers move across a network to escalate privileges and access sensitive systems and data.

Malware's periodic communication with a remote attacker-controlled server to receive commands or exfiltrate data while evading detection.

C2 / C&C (Command and Control)

Infrastructure allowing attackers to remotely command infected devices, steal data, and launch coordinated cyberattacks across networks.

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Active directory

Microsoft's proprietary directory service. It runs on Windows Server and enables administrators to manage permissions.

Application Layer Attack (L7)

Attacks targeting web applications and APIs by exploiting software vulnerabilities to disrupt services, steal data, or prevent legitimate user access.

ARP Spoofing / Poisoning

ARP spoofing is a network attack where a hacker sends forged ARP messages to redirect traffic through themselves, enabling data interception and manipulation.

Malware's periodic communication with a remote attacker-controlled server to receive commands or exfiltrate data while evading detection.

Automated attack method that systematically tests numerous password combinations until gaining unauthorized access to an account or system.

C2 / C&C (Command and Control)

Infrastructure allowing attackers to remotely command infected devices, steal data, and launch coordinated cyberattacks across networks.

Credential Stuffing

Automated attack using stolen login credentials across multiple websites to gain unauthorized account access.

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Security feed algorithm implemented in Sycope CTI actively monitors a number of sources and generates unified list of current IoCs.

Data deduplication

It helps to save enormous amount of data storage. Sycope as first on the market used deduplication mechanism for NetFlow.

A technique used to analyze existing information, usually with the intention of pursuing new avenues to pursue business.

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)

Cyberattack where multiple compromised devices flood a target with traffic to overwhelm and disable services.

Dead Drop Resolver

A technique where attackers hide malicious data in legitimate online resources, allowing covert control without direct contact.

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