script kiddie
📖 ISTQB Glossary
Official ISTQB Definition
A person who executes security attacks that have been created by other hackers rather than creating one's own attacks.
3 Ways to Think About It
The Quick Take
An inexperienced person who uses existing hacking tools.
Look Closer
Attackers who use scripts without understanding them.
The Bottom Line
Low-skill hackers who rely on tools made by others.
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