Online social networking: a source of intelligence for advanced persistent threats

Abdul Molok , Nurul Nuha and Ahmad, Atif and Chang, Shanton (2012) Online social networking: a source of intelligence for advanced persistent threats. International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism, 2 (1). pp. 1-13. ISSN 1947-3435

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Abstract

The professionalization of computer crime has resulted in a shift in motivation away from bragging rights towards financial gain. As a result, the operational tactics of cyber criminals is beginning to incorporate reconnaissance and intelligence gathering to inform attack planning. This paper discusses why information leakage in general, and Online Social Networking (OSN) in particular, has become a source of intelligence for attackers. Further, the paper profiles a range of security measures available to organizations to combat information leakage through OSN and identifies future directions for research into security culture and behaviour change.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5341/32468
Uncontrolled Keywords:	social media, advanced persistent treats
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H61.8 Communication of information T Technology > T Technology (General) > T55.4 Industrial engineering.Management engineering. > T58.6 Management information systems
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System
Depositing User:	Dr. Nurul Nuha Abdul Molok
Date Deposited:	29 Nov 2013 11:47
Last Modified:	29 Nov 2013 11:47
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/32468

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