THREAT

Exploit kits are automated threats that utilize compromised websites to divert web traffic, scan for vulnerable browser-based applications, and run malware.

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Phishing attacks are one of the most prevalent methods of cybercrime because they are easy to deploy, can bypass detection methods, and offer low risk and cost.

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A denial-of-service attack is meant to shut down a machine or network by flooding it with traffic, making it inaccessible to its intended users.

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A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a variant of a DoS attack that employs large numbers of attacking computers to overwhelm the target.

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A bot is a piece of malware that infects a computer to carry out commands under the remote control of the attacker.

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Spyware is a type of malware that collects and shares information about a computer or network without the user’s consent.

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The cyber attack lifecycle consists of multiple stages, and prevention must occur at each stage to prevent attackers from gaining access and stealing data.

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To identify and prevent evasive threats, security tools must employ purpose-built virtual analysis, bare metal analysis, and incorporate threat intelligence.

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Organizations face 3 challenges when identifying and preventing evasive threats: the threat marketplace, inadequate defenses, and open source vulnerabilities.

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The success of any industry is reliant on its economics. Cybercrime is no different, maintaining its own economy of commoditized products and services.

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Unknown threats are recycled or modified known threats, or created entirely from scratch, and bypass security tools designed to protect against known threats.

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Credential based attacks occur when attackers steal credentials to gain access, bypass an organizations security measures, and steal critical data.

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