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Cyber Terminologies and Fundamentals

Definitions 

YAML Injection

A security vulnerability where malicious input is injected into YAML parsers, leading to code execution or data manipulation.

Yara Rules for Malware Detection

A pattern-matching framework used to identify and classify malware based on specific characteristics.

Yubikey Authentication

A hardware-based authentication method using Yubikey devices to enhance security with one-time passwords and encryption.

Your Phone Hacking Risks

Potential threats targeting mobile devices, including malware, phishing, and unauthorized access.

Yahoo Data Breach Case Study

An analysis of the major Yahoo data breaches, exposing billions of user accounts and leading to significant security reforms.

Y2K38 Bug (UNIX Timestamp Issue)

A future computing bug caused by the 32-bit UNIX timestamp overflow, expected to occur in 2038.

Yielding to Attack Techniques

A defensive strategy where security teams intentionally allow controlled breaches to study attacker behavior.

YubiHSM (Hardware Security Module)

A hardware security module (HSM) from Yubico designed for secure cryptographic key storage and operations.

Yanking Tokens from Memory

A technique used by attackers to extract authentication tokens from system memory for unauthorized access.

YouTube Account Hijacking

Cyberattacks that compromise YouTube accounts, often through phishing, credential stuffing, or malware.

Yandex Browser Security

Security features and potential vulnerabilities associated with the Yandex web browser.

Yellow Team (Cybersecurity Analysts)

A team within cybersecurity responsible for analyzing security incidents and improving defense mechanisms.

Yammer Security Risks

Potential threats associated with the use of Microsoft's Yammer, including data leaks and unauthorized access.

Yahoo Mail Phishing Attacks

Phishing campaigns specifically targeting Yahoo Mail users to steal credentials and personal information.

Yandex Cloud Security Measures

Security protocols implemented to protect data and infrastructure in Yandex Cloud services.

YAML Parsing Vulnerabilities

Security risks that arise due to improper handling of YAML data, leading to code injection or application crashes.

YubiCloud Authentication

A cloud-based authentication service by Yubico providing secure identity verification.

Yagi Antenna Hacking

Exploiting high-gain Yagi antennas to intercept or boost wireless signals for hacking purposes.

Yahoo Account Takeover Techniques

Methods used by attackers to gain unauthorized access to Yahoo accounts, such as credential stuffing or social engineering.

Your Phone as an Attack Vector

How mobile devices can be exploited for cyberattacks, including through malware, spyware, and wireless vulnerabilities.

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