Module 1 Declare a Cyber Attack Methods Project

In this project, each of you will select one of the following 10 Cyber Attack Methods (CAMs). Research (at a high level) each of these methods. Choose wisely; you will remain with your choice throughout the semester. You’ll be researching it further, discussing it in posts, and completing assignments related to this topic. You will respond to a discussion post titled “Module 1: Cyber Attack Method Proclamation” in which you identify your desired attack method (1 through 10 here), describe why you selected this vector, and provide a brief explanation for it (research is required with citation). 

Almost every module this semester will have a new discussion post related to this project. It is recommended that you capture each of your module project assignments and any pertinent feedback in a separate word document… (You’ll thank me when you get to Module 11 😉).

NOTE: Each attack vector can only be selected 2 times. Please review previous posts to ensure that you are not the third person to select an attack vector. (First come, first served). The deliverables are as follows:

10 Cyber Attack Methods (CAMs):

1. Ransomware Attack: ENCRYPTION/DECRYPTION
2. Malware infestation: KEYSTROKE LOGGER
3. Crack the Hash: HASH FUNCTION(S)
4. Man in the middle: PACKET SNIFFING
5. Unauthorized access to data: SQL INJECTION VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT 
6. Email security: SPAM PHISHING 
7. Back Door: WEAPONIZED SUPPLY CHAIN 
8. Financial compromise: PAYMENT CARD 
9. Data Exfiltration: FIREWALL INTRUSION 
10. Credentials stolen: CREDENTIAL HARVESTING EXERCISE

NOTE: You will have until 11:59 p.m. Thursday to respond to this prompt. You will be required to respond to 2 other students’ prompt responses by 11:59 p.m. Sunday. (See syllabus “Cyber Project Discussions and Assignments” information.)