initial idea 1-Window Artifacts

 

                                                         WINDOW ARTIFACTS

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The window artifact, also known as a dialogue box, is a common feature of user interfaces that allows users to interact with software applications. In cybersecurity, dialogue boxes can pose a potential threat if not used correctly. Attackers can use window artefacts to trick users into clicking on malicious links or submitting sensitive information (Hernandez-Castro, Tapiador, Clark, & Li, 2018).

 

One of the most common types of attacks using window artifacts is the phishing attack. Phishing attacks use social engineering techniques to trick users into believing that a dialogue box is legitimate. This can trick users into providing sensitive information such as login credentials or personal information (Rasheed, Jawad, Iqbal, & Alghamdi, 2019). For example, an attacker can create a fake login dialogue box that makes it appear to be from a legitimate website. When the user enters their credentials, the attacker intercepts the information and can use it for their own purposes.

 

Window artifacts can also be used to install malware on a user's device. Attackers can create fake dialogue boxes that prompt the user to download and install malicious software (Alrawashdeh & Ghafoor, 2019). This can lead to the installation of viruses, Trojans and other forms of malware that can compromise the user's device and steal information.

 

To protect themselves from window artifact attacks, users should always exercise caution when clicking on dialogue boxes. They should only click on dialogue boxes whose legitimacy can be verified. In addition, users should be wary of dialogue boxes that prompt them to download and install software, especially if they do not expect to need to install new applications (Alrawashdeh & Ghafoor, 2019). Finally, users should regularly update their devices with the latest security patches and software updates to ensure that any vulnerabilities related to window artefacts are addressed.

References:

Alrawashdeh, T. F., & Ghafoor, K. Z. (2019). Windows Security and the Artifacts of Attacks. Journal of Cybersecurity and Information Management, 6(1), 61-74.

Hernandez-Castro, J. C., Tapiador, J. E., Clark, J. A., & Li, N. (2018). Dialog Security: A Taxonomy and Survey of Concepts, Attacks and Defenses. ACM Computing Surveys, 51(6), 127:1-127:41.

Rasheed, F., Jawad, A., Iqbal, M. A., & Alghamdi, A. A. (2019). A Survey of Window-Based Cyber Attacks and Security Measures. Journal of Cybersecurity and Mobility, 7(4), 459-484.