What are the most unexpected or creative methods hackers use to breach cybersecurity defenses, and how can organizations stay one step ahead of these tactics?
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Unexpected Cybersecurity Breach Methods and Countermeasures
Social Engineering: In 2023, hackers impersonated a business partner in phishing emails to gain access to sensitive data. PayPal responded by enhancing employee training and implementing advanced email filtering to detect phishing attempts.
Physical Access: The 2021 Verkada breach involved hackers accessing security cameras via a contractor’s network. Microsoft improved access controls and contractor vetting processes.
Supply Chain Attacks: The 2020 SolarWinds attack injected malicious code into updates affecting many organizations. Cisco enhanced supply chain security by auditing third-party vendors.
Zero-Day Exploits: The 2021 Log4j vulnerability allowed remote code execution. Google’s Project Zero quickly reported and patched it.
Watering Hole Attacks: In 2022, hackers infected a conference website. IBM improved web security with enhanced monitoring and real-time threat intelligence.
Insider Threats: The 2019 Capital One breach involved cloud misconfigurations. AWS strengthened security configurations and training.