Unified Communications Forensics

Chapter 7

Hacking the Network

Abstract

This chapter covers the many malicious activities an attacker can use to gain access and maintain a foothold in a network. It will also cover various attacks and the thought process an attacker may go through when penetrating your environment.

Keywords

Hacking; Attacks; Network penetration; Social engineering; Vulnerabilities

Introduction

Gaining Initial Access

Scanning the Network for Potential Vulnerabilities

Vulnerabilities and Exploits

Discovery Scanning and Identification of Vulnerabilities

Softphone Exploits

Maintaining Access

Chapter points

■ Gaining Initial Access

■ Scanning the Network for Potential Vulnerabilities

■ Vulnerabilities and Exploits

■ Softphone Exploits

■ Maintaining Access

Introduction ...