AP® Cybersecurity glossary

Dumpster diving

Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 2: Securing Spaces

A physical attack where the adversary searches a target's trash for information that helps them reach their goal.

Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 2.2.A.5

Why it matters in Unit 2

Shredding sensitive paper removes the prize.

Example

Printed staff lists and old badges found in a recycling bin.

Learn it properly, with a checkpoint 2.2 Physical Vulnerabilities and Attacks

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