Steal Information

Definition:  Any attack that gives you data you should not have.

Difficulty Rating:  Doable if you don't have a specific target in mind.  Very difficult if you have a particular victum you want to attack.  Very Very difficult if that person is on guard.

Why: Any number of reasons.

  1. You enjoy having a collection of credit card numbers.
  2. You want to snoop on your professors personal life.
  3. You're testing your technical abilities.
  4. You're a nosey jerk.