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SCRIPT KIDDIE
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Hacker who uses tools written by skilled hackers instead of coding on their own
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A script kiddie, skiddie,[1] or skid is a relatively unskilled individual who
uses scripts or programs, such as a web shell, developed by others to attack
computer systems and networks and deface websites, according to the programming
and hacking cultures. It is generally assumed that most script kiddies are
juveniles who lack the ability to write sophisticated programs or exploits on
their own and that their objective is to try to impress their friends or gain
credit in computer-enthusiast communities.[2] However, the term does not
necessarily relate to the actual age of the participant. The term is considered
to be derogatory.
CONTENTS
* 1 Characteristics
* 2 Game hacking
* 3 See also
* 4 References
* 5 Further reading
* 6 External links
CHARACTERISTICS[EDIT]
In a Carnegie Mellon report prepared for the U.S. Department of Defense in 2005,
script kiddies are defined as
> The more immature but unfortunately often just as dangerous exploiter of
> security lapses on the Internet. The typical script kiddy uses existing and
> frequently well known and easy-to-find techniques and programs or scripts to
> search for and exploit weaknesses in other computers on the Internet—often
> randomly and with little regard or perhaps even understanding of the
> potentially harmful consequences.[3]
Script kiddies have at their disposal a large number of effective, easily
downloadable programs capable of breaching computers and networks.[2]
Script kiddies vandalize websites both for the thrill of it and to increase
their reputation among their peers.[2] Some more malicious script kiddies have
used virus toolkits to create and propagate the Anna Kournikova and Love Bug
viruses.[1] Script kiddies lack, or are only developing, programming skills
sufficient to understand the effects and side effects of their actions. As a
result, they leave significant traces which lead to their detection, or directly
attack companies which have detection and countermeasures already in place, or
in some cases, leave automatic crash reporting turned on.[4][5]
One of the most common types of attack utilized by script kiddies involves a
form of social engineering, whereby the attacker somehow manipulates or tricks a
user into sharing their information. This is often done through the creation of
fake websites where users will input their login (a form of phishing), thus
allowing the script kiddie access to the account.[6]
GAME HACKING[EDIT]
A subculture of hacking and programming communities, cheat developers, are
responsible for the development and maintenance of clients. These individuals
must circumvent the target program's security features to become undetected by
the anti-cheat. Script kiddies are known to download and slightly modify
something that a cheat developer created.[citation needed].
SEE ALSO[EDIT]
* Black hat hacker
* Exploit (computer security)
* Hacker (computer security)
* Hacktivism
* Lamer
* List of convicted computer criminals
* Web shell, a tool that script kiddies frequently use
REFERENCES[EDIT]
1. ^ Jump up to: a b Leyden, John (February 21, 2001). "Virus toolkits are
s'kiddie menace". The Register.
2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Lemos, Robert (July 12, 2000). "Script kiddies: The
Net's cybergangs". ZDNet. Retrieved 2007-04-24.
3. ^ Mead, Nancy R.; Hough, Eric D.; Stehney, Theodore R. III (May 16, 2006).
"Security Quality Requirements Engineering (SQUARE) Methodology
CMU/SEI-2005-TR-009" (PDF). Carnegie Mellon University, DOD. CERT.org.
4. ^ Taylor, Josh (August 26, 2010). "Hackers accidentally give Microsoft their
code". ZDNet.com.au. Archived from the original on January 20, 2012.
5. ^ Ms. Smith (August 28, 2010). "Error Reporting Oops: Microsoft, Meter Maids
and Malicious Code". Privacy and Security Fanatic. Network World.
6. ^ "Script Kiddie: Unskilled Amateur or Dangerous Hackers?". United States
Cybersecurity Magazine. 2018-09-14. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
FURTHER READING[EDIT]
* Tapeworm (2005). 1337 h4x0r h4ndb00k. Sams Publishing. ISBN 0-672-32727-9.
* The Art of Intrusion: The Real Stories Behind the Exploits of Hackers,
Intruders and Deceivers (2005) ISBN 978-0471782667
EXTERNAL LINKS[EDIT]
* Honeynet.org - Know Your Enemy (Essay about script kiddies) preserved at
Internet Archive
* Cracking the Hacker Mindset
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