An APT is a common cyberattack which is meticulously planned against specific
What is an APT attack?
An APT is a common cyberattack which is meticulously planned against specific organisations or targets in multiple directions. This penetration attack starts by collecting intelligence, in which the attacker comes to grips with the target’s information system structure, and then lurk and monitor the target in order to steal the target’s confidential information step by step.
Common ways of attack:
Phishing websites
set up a fraudulent website with the same style as the genuine website and install a malware into the fraudulent website to obtain the login information of the targets or members of the target organisation
Phishing emails
send emails with attachments of hidden malicious programs or fraudulent website links to infect the target computer network
Watering hole attacks
hackers evade the defense mechanism of the target computer network, speculate on the websites frequently visited by the target or members of the target organisation, and plant malicious programs therein to ambush the target
Safety precautions for enterprises:
- Install reputable information security software, conduct system update and scanning regularly
- Deploy a multi-layer information security defense mechanism
- Restrict and manage internal sensitive data to establish monitoring and access policies
- Back up the data of the company regularly and do not connect the backup data to computers
- Control and manage employees’ use of applications on company devices
- Educate employees about information security
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