Practice Example 1: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack (may 2021) (4.1) - Introduction and Basic Terminology
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Example 1: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack (May 2021)

Practice - Example 1: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack (May 2021)

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Question 1

The ability of the attackers to move within Colonial Pipeline's network after initial access is referred to as:
* Type: mcq
* Options: Horizontal scaling, Vertical integration, Lateral movement, Direct escalation
* Correct Answer: Lateral movement
* Explanation: This term describes attackers expanding their foothold within a network.
* Hint: Moving sideways through the network.

Horizontal scaling
Vertical integration
Lateral movement
Direct escalation * **Correct Answer**: Lateral movement * **Explanation**: This term describes attackers expanding their foothold within a network. * **Hint**: Moving sideways through the network. ---

💡 Hint: Moving sideways through the network. ---

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