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Cyber Terminologies and Fundamentals

Definitions 

XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)

A web security vulnerability allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web applications viewed by users.

XML External Entity (XXE) Attack

An attack exploiting vulnerable XML parsers to access restricted files or execute remote code.

XOR Encryption

A basic encryption technique using the XOR operation to obscure data, commonly used in malware obfuscation.

X.509 Certificates

A standard defining the format of public key certificates used in SSL/TLS for secure communications.

XSS Filter Evasion

Techniques used by attackers to bypass XSS filters and execute malicious scripts in a web browser.

X11 Protocol Security

Security measures related to the X11 window system protocol, used for graphical user interfaces on UNIX systems.

X.500 Directory Security

A set of protocols for managing and securing directory services in enterprise networks.

Xen Hypervisor Security

Security mechanisms for protecting the Xen hypervisor, a popular open-source virtualization platform.

XSLT Injection

An attack vector exploiting vulnerabilities in XSLT processors to execute arbitrary code or access restricted data.

X86 Assembly Exploits

Security vulnerabilities and attack techniques related to x86 assembly language and low-level system operations.

X.25 Network Security

Security risks and protections related to X.25, an older packet-switched network protocol.

XcodeGhost Malware

A malicious modification of Apple's Xcode IDE that infected iOS apps with malware.

XSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)

A web security vulnerability where attackers trick users into executing unwanted actions on a trusted site.

XOR Obfuscation Techniques

Methods using XOR operations to obscure malware code and evade detection by security tools.

XML Security Standards

Guidelines and protocols for ensuring secure processing and transmission of XML data.

X.400 Messaging Security

Security measures for the X.400 email messaging standard, commonly used in military and government communications.

XDR (Extended Detection and Response)

A cybersecurity solution integrating multiple security products to improve threat detection and response.

X.700 Network Security Management

A framework for network management security, defining monitoring and control mechanisms.

XMPP Security

Security considerations for the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP), used in instant messaging services.

X509 Key Extraction

Techniques used to extract private keys from X.509 certificates, potentially compromising secure communications.

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