account harvesting
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
The process of obtaining user account information based on trial and error with the intention of using that information in a security attack.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
An attack that discovers valid usernames or accounts in a system.
Look Closer
Collecting account information by probing the system.
The Bottom Line
Finding out which accounts exist to target for further attacks.
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