In New Zealand slang skid or skids is another name for a burnout in a car
Friend 1: Wanna do some skids bro
Friend 2: Yeah bro sounds good
Script kiddies, often called "skids," are individuals with limited hacking skills who rely on existing tools and scripts created by more experienced hackers. They are drawn to hacking out of curiosity, a desire for recognition, or simply for the thrill of breaking into systems. Unlike skilled hackers who invest time in learning programming and cybersecurity principles, script kiddies opt for quick and easy solutions. They typically exploit known vulnerabilities to launch attacks, such as DDoS attacks or website defacements, but lack the sophistication for more complex exploits.
While script kiddies pose a cybersecurity threat, their activities can be mitigated through robust security measures like firewalls and user education programs. Fostering a culture of responsible hacking can discourage malicious activities among aspiring hackers. Understanding the motivations and methods of script kiddies is essential for safeguarding against their attacks and protecting against cybersecurity risks.
SKID 1: Yo, dude, check out this new tool I found online. It's supposed to let us take down any website with just a few clicks.
Script Kiddie 2: Sweet! What's it called?
SKID 1: It's called "DDoS-Master 9000." Apparently, it floods the target server with so much traffic that it crashes.
SKID2: Nice find! Let's use it to take down that gaming website that banned us last week. Revenge time!
Script Kiddie 1: Haha, yeah! I've already set up a list of target URLs. We just need to launch the attack at the same time for maximum impact.
Script Kiddie 2: Sounds like a plan. Should we use our real IP addresses?
Script Kiddie 1: Nah, let's mask our IPs with a VPN. We don't want the cops knocking on our doors.
Script Kiddie 2: Good call. I'll fire up my VPN now. Let me know when you're ready to launch the attack.
Script Kiddie 1: Roger that. I'll give you the signal in 5 minutes. Get ready to watch that website go down in flames!
Script Kiddie 2: Can't wait! This is gonna be epic.
Short for skidmark, a person who is an all in all degenerate. Used often in the show letterkenny
Man 1: what the fuck are you skids doing here
Man2: yeah get out of here you fuckin skid
irwintech
Did you hear about that skid and what he did to his Chromebook the other day?
When you floor it, let off the clutch/brake pedals and put on a smokeshow with your back tyres.
Gonna pop off to Maccas and do a fat skid.