If there’s one attack surface that’s attracting growing attention from digital marauders, it’s a system’s endpoints. With the proliferation of BYOD, securing connections can be a defender’s nightmare. Endpoints have an allure for attackers because they offer multiple attack vectors, such as social engineering attacks, spearphishing, USB infection, and compromise of WiFi networks and routers. Moreover, combinations of attacks can be packaged into kits that monitor an endpoint’s activity and tailor attacks based on available vulnerabilities.
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No End to the Headaches Endpoints Give System Defenders
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. September 3, 2013 04:33 PMIf there’s one attack surface that’s attracting growing attention from digital marauders, it’s a system’s endpoints. With the proliferation of BYOD, securing connections can be a defender’s nightmare. Endpoints have an allure for attackers because they offer multiple attack vectors, such as social engineering attacks, spearphishing, USB infection, and compromise of WiFi networks and routers. Moreover, combinations of attacks can be packaged into kits that monitor an endpoint’s activity and tailor attacks based on available vulnerabilities.