Privilege escalation is a kind of network attack used to acquire unapproved admittance to frameworks inside a security edge. Attackers start by tracking down weak points in an organization's defenses and accessing a framework.
This results in internal or external use with unauthorized privileges. Depending on the extent of the breach, bad actors can do major or minor damage. This can be a simple ransomware attack or an unauthorized email with vast amounts of data.
Types of Privilege Escalation Technique:
Cybersquatting or typosquatting
Password exposure
Security question exposure
Vishing or voice phishing