COIT20262 Advanced Network Security: Cookie Stealing & Ransomware

This assignment solution for COIT20262 Advanced Network Security, Term 2 2018, addresses several key areas. It begins with a demonstration of a cookie stealing attack, detailing the setup, capture, and masquerade phases, accompanied by a message sequence chart and packet analysis. The assignment then explores cryptography, discussing the security implications of key generation and encryption methods. Finally, it delves into ransomware, providing an overview of common infection methods, technical details, and recommendations for prevention and mitigation, citing relevant research. The solution includes analysis of network packets using tools like Virtnet to identify vulnerabilities and exploits related to password transmission and cookie handling.

COIT20262 Assignment 1 Submission Term 2, 2018
COIT20262 - Advanced Network Security, Term 2, 2018
Assignment 1 Submission
Due date: 5pm Friday 24 August 2018 (Week 6) ASSESSMENT
Weighting: 40%
1Length: N/A
Student Name: enter your name
Student ID: id
Campus: campus
Tutor: tutor
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Question 1. Cookie Stealing Attack
Phase 1: Setup
Creation of topology 7 in Virtnet
Adding new normal user to the MyUni grading system with the student ID and First
name
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Adding new malicious user to the MyUni grading system
Adding grade for the normal user
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Changing title of the MyUni Website
Changing the domain of myuni website
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Testing the website
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Phase 2: Capture Cookies
Starting capture of packet on node 3
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Visiting the MyUni grading website
Following the Logging link
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Following the View grades link
Following the Logout link
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Exiting lynx
Stopping capture on node 3
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Phase 3: Masquerade Attack
Setting for the cookie stealing attack on node 2
Starting capturing on node 3
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Visiting the MyUni grading website
Following the view grades link
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