Privilege Escalation
“Privilege escalation” is a term used in computer security to describe a situation where someone gains more access to a computer system or network than they should have.
Think of it like this: You want to use your friend’s computer to play games, but your friend has set up a password so you can’t access their files or download new games. However, if you figure out the password or find a way to bypass it, you can gain more access to their computer than you were supposed to have.
In the same way, hackers and malicious actors often try to find ways to gain higher levels of access to a computer system than they were originally granted. This can be done through exploiting vulnerabilities in the system, finding weaknesses in security protocols, or tricking users into giving away their login information.
Once they have gained more access, attackers can steal sensitive information, install malicious software, or cause other kinds of damage to the system. That’s why it’s important to always keep your computer and network secure, with strong passwords, firewalls, and other security measures in place.