Something is monitoring the business conversation … what is it?

Computers send and receive information in streams of data ultimately broken down into individual “data packets”. Network sniffers attempt monitor these packets and read the content. All business traffic to / from the internet (Passwords, E-Mail, etc. ) are vulnerable and can be exposed. Sniffers can also intercept the message then - add, change or delete these data packets.

One of us is not like the other … or can we tell?

The attacker disguises itself and attempts to fool the network that it is a trusted source. It is a like a thief wearing the CEO’s mask.

Brute force at the door.

The attacker assembles various alphabet, numeric and symbol combinations to guess the correct password combination.

Everyone is arriving at the party – all at the same time.

The attacker attempts to saturate or overwhelm the network with communication requests and the system is unable to keep up.

Changing tactics …

Attackers move to a different layer in the communication stream at the application or software level. See remaining list.

Is someone recording our communication?

Attaching to a computer/laptop and recording key-board key strokes.

Looks like my bank regarding my account, what are they asking for?

The common attempt is an e-mail message which appears to be from a company (bank, credit union, institution, etc.) often directing the victim to a false web page. The goal is to gain user accounts, passwords, etc.

What is this attachment?

E-Mail is essential for business communication and another open door for attacks

Multiplicity

This malicious computer program can attach itself to a computer and then can replicate across the network. It is introduced from the host to the target machine via internet, network or removable storage devices (USB keys / Drives). Typically corrupt or erase important data files.