A UNIX command
that identifies the user account executing the command—often an early command
that crackers will run on the system when cracking remotely. In short, the intruder will remotely compromise
a service running under a root account, an account set up for a special
service, or a userÂ’s account. The hope of crackers is to achieve root access
immediately. If this is not achieved, the cracker will need to run a local exploit to elevate his or her
privileges.
See Also:
Remote Attacks or Exploits or Intrusions.
Graham, R. Hacking Lexicon. [Online, 2001.] Robert Graham Website.
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/resource_files/documentation/hacking-dict.html.
