Access Quote by Edward Snowden
“The bare bones tools for a cyber-attack are to identify a vulnerability in the system you want to gain access to or you want to subvert or you want to deny, destroy, or degrade, and then to exploit it, which means to send codes, deliver code to that system somehow and get that code to that vulnerability, to that crack in their wall, jam it in there, and then have it execute.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Intercept, “The Art of Cyber Warfare,” 2015
He outlines the basic steps of a cyber‑attack: finding a vulnerability, delivering malicious code, and executing it to disrupt or control a system.
In simple terms: Cyber‑attacks involve finding a flaw, delivering code, and executing it.
Key Takeaway
Secure systems by patching vulnerabilities and monitoring for unauthorized code.
Themes
security
technology
risk management
Mood
cautious
urgent
Type
educational
warning
When to use this quote
- corporate IT security
- government networks
- personal device protection
- incident response planning
Key Concepts
exploitation
vulnerability assessment
malware deployment
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the most common vulnerabilities in your organization?
- How can you improve detection of malicious code?
A Different Perspective
Attackers constantly evolve tactics, making defense a moving target.
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