Hackers & Cyber Attacks: Crash Course Computer Science

The video explores the world of hackers, distinguishing between white hats, black hats, and hacktivists. It delves into social engineering tactics like phishing and pretexting, and discusses malware, ransomware, and brute force attacks. The video also covers exploits such as buffer overflow and code injection, highlighting SQL vulnerabilities. It concludes with a discussion on zero-day vulnerabilities, botnets, and the importance of cybersecurity in preventing cyber warfare.

How do modern systems defend against brute force password attacks?

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What is a 'zero-day vulnerability' and why is it significant?

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Why is it important to keep computer software up to date?

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What are 'botnets' and what purposes can they serve?

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