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In this instance, all of the layers represent systems which have been subverted or compromised ("cracked") by various entities, instead of various software technologies. The stack resembles an OSI network architecture, with an eighth layer added representing the user itself. | In this instance, all of the layers represent systems which have been subverted or compromised ("cracked") by various entities, instead of various software technologies. The stack resembles an OSI network architecture, with an eighth layer added representing the user itself. | ||
β | '''Compromised by a customer:''' The user experience, above the OSI layers. Compromised by users doing something wrong or | + | '''Compromised by a customer:''' The user experience, above the OSI layers. Compromised by users doing something wrong or illadvised. |
'''Compromised by a former employee:''' In the OSI model, this would be the application layer. The application may include a hidden spyware in its codebase. Recent examples of compromise: Desjardins Group | '''Compromised by a former employee:''' In the OSI model, this would be the application layer. The application may include a hidden spyware in its codebase. Recent examples of compromise: Desjardins Group | ||
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'''Compromised by Bitcoin miners:''' This is the session layer, where SSL historically resided. Cryptographic exploits may cause compromise of whole communication. Examples of compromise: Dozens of bitcoin mining viruses. | '''Compromised by Bitcoin miners:''' This is the session layer, where SSL historically resided. Cryptographic exploits may cause compromise of whole communication. Examples of compromise: Dozens of bitcoin mining viruses. | ||
β | '''Compromised by unknown hackers:''' This is the transport layer. IP | + | '''Compromised by unknown hackers:''' This is the transport layer. IP&port spofing is a possible compromise. |
'''Compromised by our own government:''' This is the network layer. It refers to communication intercepts by governments. Examples of compromise: Cisco (for US citizens) | '''Compromised by our own government:''' This is the network layer. It refers to communication intercepts by governments. Examples of compromise: Cisco (for US citizens) |