UIC Vampires

UIC Vampires are cyber security concepts from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, used to describe common vulnerabilities in software and networks. Think of them as metaphorical "vampires" that "drain" systems of data or compromise security when certain weaknesses are present. Examples include "Input Vampires," which exploit poor user input validation, or "Access Vampires," which take advantage of weak authentication. Recognizing these "vampires" helps developers and security professionals identify and fix vulnerabilities early, strengthening defenses against cyber attacks.