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5.3 Threats p3 (Watering Hole (Prevention (Updating your software and…
5.3 Threats p3
Watering Hole
It is a security exploit in which the attacker seeks to form a specific group of end users by infecting websites that members of the group are known to visit.
Prevention
Updating your software and browsers regularly, you can significantly reduce the risk of an attack.
Whaling Attack
It is an attack to gain personal details just like phishing but an attack on big people like CEOs of companies.
Prevention
Keep malicious emails from reaching your company. Phish Protection's Advanced Threat Defense helps detect and prevent whaling attacks by screening emails for telltale signs of whaling before they reach the inbox.
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Baiting
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Prevention
Be wary of tempting offers. If an offer sounds too enticing, think twice before accepting it as fact.
Quid Pro Quo Attack
It is an attacker cell which calls random numbers at a company claiming to be
calling back from technical support.
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Tailgaiting
It is when a person gains unwanted entrance into a facility by using tricks and tactics to fool employees of that company.
Prevention
If someone asks you to let them into the premises, do not let them in unless they have the appropriate credentials and authorization to be on the premises.