Table 2 Briefly describe all of the attack classes in the UNSW-NB15 dataset
Attack categories | Brief description |
|---|---|
Fuzzers | By supplying a vast volume of random data, the insider tries to crash a software, operating system, or network |
Backdoor | Cyber attackers can get illegal access to websites using this form of software. By focusing on vulnerable entry points, the intruders were able to disseminate malware throughout the system |
Analysis | Pay special attention to malware attacks and computer intrusions in which attackers gain permissions by utilizing their technological capabilities |
Reconnaissance | Gathers data on system flaws that can be used to gain control of the system |
Exploit | A piece of software that exploits security flaws and vulnerabilities. An attacker can gain unrestricted access with this attack |
Generic | Has the ability to decrypt all block ciphers without having to know the cipher’s structure |
DoS | User access to machines and network resources can be suspended by an attacker. By delivering too much confusing traffic, the attacker overwhelms the network |
Shellcode | It is a sequence of instructions that executes software commands to harm a machine |
Worm | It includes security flaws that attack the host machine and spread throughout the network. It is capable of exploiting many applications’ security flaws |