Cyber Attacks Against E-Learning Platforms. A Case Study Using Attack Trees
Cyber Attacks Against E-Learning Platforms. A Case Study Using Attack Trees
Author(s): Gabriel PETRICĂ, Ioan-Cosmin MIHAISubject(s): ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Asociatia Romana pentru Asigurarea Securitatii Informatiei
Keywords: e-learning; Moodle; software vulnerabilities; Attack Tree;
Summary/Abstract: The global context of the first part of 2020 has led to a change in the way humanity has carried out its professional and educational activity. E-learning platforms have become an interesting target for cyber attackers. This paper presents the evolution of Moodle vulnerabilities and a possible AT (Attack Tree) built around this e-learning platform. The AT highlights software vulnerabilities and physical events that can compromise the security / availability of a Moodle platform.
Journal: International Journal of Information Security and Cybercrime (IJISC)
- Issue Year: 9/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 37-42
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
