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The difference is that I need to access your file system only once to get your account key. I need permanent access to exploit your automation. Attackers can a
by dc352 10y ago
The difference is that I need to access your file system only once to get your account key. I need permanent access to exploit your automation.
Attackers can also scale revenues, potentially, by selling account keys to third parties.
- TheDong 10y agoFor most types of automation they only need to access your filesystem once as well, but accessing the filesystem as root once also implies they can again (albeit at increased risk of detection). Your second sentence is pure FUD imo.