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AN ATTACKER’S PLAYBOOK 2024- STAGES OF A CYBER ATTACK REVEALED

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AN ATTACKER’S PLAYBOOK 2024- STAGES OF A CYBER ATTACK REVEALED

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  1. AN ATTACKER'S PLAYBOOK 2024 STAGES OF A CYBER ATTACK REVEALED “ © 2024. United States Cybersecurity Institute (USCSI ). All Rights Reserved. ® "The number of cyberattacks per organization increased by 28% in Q1 2024 as against the previous year with a 5% Y-O-Y” Checkpoint Research Cyberattack A is an intentional effort to steal, expose, alter, disable, or destroy data, or other assets through unauthorized access to a network, computer system, or digital device. PHISHINGIS UP BY CLOUD INTRUSION IS UP BY 37 % 75% Source: Statista.com Source: CrowdStrike.com RANSOMWAREIS UP BY DENIAL-OF-SERVICE IS UP BY 47 % 50% Source: ThalesGroup.com Source: DailynewsEgypt.com “ CRYPTOJACKING IS UP BY "Global Cybercrime damage costs are expected to grow by 15% per year over the next two years” 659% Source: Firewalls.com Forbes © 2024. United States Cybersecurity Institute (USCSI ). All Rights Reserved. ® STAGES OF A CYBERATTACK LIFECYCLE STAGE 1: RECONNAISSANCE (SCOUT) HACKER ACTIVITY: Gather information about their target Involves social media stalking, data breaches, or dumpster diving DEFENSE STRATEGY: Be mindful of what information you share online Implement strong password policies Shred sensitive documents STAGE 2: DELIVERY (SPEAR) HACKER ACTIVITY: Delivers a malicious payload, such as a phishing email with an infected attachment or link DEFENSE STRATEGY: Train employees to identify suspicious emails Never click on unknown links and attachments Use spam filters and keep software up-to-date STAGE 3: EXPLOITATION (BREACH) HACKER ACTIVITY: Exploits a weakness in your system's security, gaining initial access. DEFENSE STRATEGY: Patch software vulnerabilities promptly Implement multi-factor authentication Educate employees on social engineering tacticse STAGE 4: INSTALLATION, COMMAND & CONTROL (DOMINATE) HACKER ACTIVITY: Installs malware to maintain control, steal data, or disrupt operations Use this access point to launch further attacks within the network DEFENSE STRATEGY: Use antivirus and endpoint detection and response (EDR) software to identify and isolate threats Monitor network activity for suspicious behavior regularly © 2024. United States Cybersecurity Institute (USCSI ). All Rights Reserved. ® STAY SECURE: 3 PROACTIVE PREVENTIVE MEASURES Create Regular Backups to ensure prompt recovery Develop an Incident Response Plan to identify, contain, & recover Educate Employees with Cybersecurity Awareness Training © 2024. United States Cybersecurity Institute (USCSI ). All Rights Reserved. ® DEFEND YOURSELF WHILE MITIGATING CYBERATTACKS ® TOP USCSI CERTIFICATIONS WITH EXPLORE THE BEST CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM TODAY! © 2024. United States Cybersecurity Institute (USCSI ). All Rights Reserved. ®

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