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System reconfiguration attack

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Definition[]

A system reconfiguration attack,

“ such as a hostname lookup attack and proxy attack, modify settings on a user’s computer to cause personal information to be compromised.[1] ”

References[]

  1. ↑ The Crimeware Landscape: Malware, Phishing, Identity Theft and Beyond, at 11.
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