cyberespionage
Online intelligence theft
Cyberespionage is spying conducted through computer networks—stealing classified information, trade secrets, or intelligence by hacking into systems rather than planting human agents.
Nation-states engage in cyberespionage against rival governments and corporations: The breach was attributed to Chinese cyberespionage.
Also spelled cyber-espionage or cyber espionage.
Harmful computer programs
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- keyloggerSoftware recording typed input
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
- exploitNotable act or abuse
backdoor · rootkit · worm · spyware · zero-day · APT · RAT · brute-force
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- eavesdroppingSecretly listening to others
dead-drop · encryption · decryption · anonymity · cover · exfiltration · reconnaissance · handler
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- cyberdefenseProtecting networks from attacks
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
- counterintelligenceDefense against enemy espionage
Backed by national authorities
- nation-stateSovereign political territory
- LazarusBiblical man raised from death
- hackerUnauthorized system accessor
- operativeCovert field agent
contractor · defector · whistleblower · hacktivist · mole · collaborator
Authority over a state
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- classifiedRestricted from disclosure
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- telecommunicationsRemote signal transmission technology
elections · dissidents · journalists · embassy · think-tank
malware
Harmful computer programs
- phishingFraudulent credential harvesting
- keyloggerSoftware recording typed input
- botnetRemotely controlled infected computers
exploit · backdoor · rootkit · worm · spyware · zero-day · APT · RAT · brute-force · payload
covert
Intentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- infiltrationCovert entry into organization
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
eavesdropping · dead-drop · encryption · decryption · anonymity · cover · exfiltration · reconnaissance · handler · asset
firewall
Network access control system
- antivirusMalware detection program
- cyberdefenseProtecting networks from attacks
- attributionAssigning origin or cause
counterintelligence · forensics · monitoring · sandboxing · honeypot
state-sponsored
Backed by national authorities
- nation-stateSovereign political territory
- LazarusBiblical man raised from death
- hackerUnauthorized system accessor
operative · contractor · defector · whistleblower · hacktivist · mole · collaborator
government
Authority over a state
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- classifiedRestricted from disclosure
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
telecommunications · elections · dissidents · journalists · embassy · think-tank
- cyberattacksmalware, phishing, ransomware, hack, virus
cyberespionagetransparency
State of being see-through
diplomatic exchange · public disclosure · freedom of information · declassification · whistleblowing
cyberespionagecybersecurity
Protection of digital systems
cyberdefense · information security · data protection · counterintelligence · cyber hygiene
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