Skid

Skid is a malicious software (malware) known for its harmful capabilities, designed to exploit and damage computer systems. The malware typically infiltrates a system through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites unbeknownst to the user. Once inside, Skid can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or even hold data hostage for ransom. A notable characteristic of Skid is that it appears to be created for different system architectures, with each file looking as though it's tailored for a specific one. Upon infiltration into a directory, the malware reaches out to a webserver at the IP address 185.254.37.243 and downloads multiple files named Skid. The term "skid" is also often associated with script kiddies - individuals, typically teenagers around 13 years old, who use existing computer scripts or codes to hack into computers, lacking the expertise to write their own. This association has led to some confusion in discourse, such as the statement by Vars_Secc, "I use ddos for many things not just to be a skid," indicating the varied usage of the term. In another instance, the filename "jkxl" was primarily contained in JenX, while the assumed hailBot filenames included the string "skid". The term "skid" has been used in various contexts outside of cybersecurity as well. For instance, Matyos Kidane, an organizer with the Stop LAPD Spying Coalition based in Skid Row, mentioned that criminal justice reforms are being cannibalized. Tragically, a man named Blas Espinoza Cuahutzihua lost his life when the arms of a skid-steer loader, a type of farming vehicle, fell on him near the Minnesota border. These instances highlight the diverse usage of the term "skid" across different fields and contexts.