Microminder's Cyber Security Incident Response Retainer

3. Insider Threat Attacks

Data Theft by Authorised Personnel: Here, an employee with legitimate access to sensitive data chooses to misuse their position, illicitly exfiltrating customer information for personal gain or illegal distribution on the dark web.

Sabotage of Systems: Consider a scenario where an IT administrator, discontented with their position, deliberately sabotages network configurations, causing widespread disruption and damage to the organisation's operations.

4. Clickjacking

Opaque and Clickjacking: An invisible or non-transparent layer is placed over a legitimate website or element. This layer tricks the user into interacting with the concealed content, which can lead to unintended actions.

UI Redressing: Also known as UI Redirection, this involves the manipulation of user interface elements on a website or application to deceive users. It can include misaligning or modifying elements to make them appear different from their actual functionality.

5. Malware Attacks

Ransomware Incidents: Malicious actors deploy ransomware attacks to encrypt an organisation's data, demanding a ransom for its release. These incidents can result in data loss, functional disruptions, and financial losses.

Trojan Horse Infiltrations: Cyber attackers disguise harmful software as legitimate files or programs to gain unauthorised access to a system or network. This deceptive approach can lead to data breaches, system compromises, and other security breaches.

6. Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks

Botnet Orchestrations: Cybercriminals control a network of compromised computers (botnet) to execute coordinated and often malicious activities, such as DDoS attacks, data theft, or spreading malware. These orchestrated actions can have wide-ranging impacts on individuals, businesses, and the internet as a whole.

Amplification Techniques: Consider an attacker exploiting vulnerabilities in Domain Name System (DNS) servers, amplifying the volume of attack traffic, and effectively paralysing the target's online presence.

7. Man-In-The-Middle (MITM) Attacks

Packet Sniffing Intrusions: Picture a hacker intercepting unencrypted Wi-Fi traffic at a bustling coffee shop, capturing sensitive information such as login credentials from unsuspecting users.

Wi-Fi Eavesdropping Exploits: Envision a cybercriminal setting up a rogue Wi-Fi hotspot, enticing unsuspecting users to connect. This paves the way for unauthorised access and data interception.

8. Password Attacks

Brute Force Assaults: Here, attackers employ a relentless and automated approach to gain unallowed access to systems or accounts. These relentless tactics involve trying numerous combinations of passwords or access credentials until the correct one is found, posing a significant security threat to targeted entities.

Keylogging Techniques: Hackers utilise methods to surreptitiously capture and record keystrokes on a victim's device. This covert activity allows them to gather sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, without the user's knowledge or consent.

9. Web Application Attacks

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Intrusions: Vulnerabilities in web applications are exploited to inject malicious scripts into websites viewed by other users. This tactic allows for the theft of sensitive data, content manipulation, or user redirection to other sites, posing significant security risks.

SQL Injection Exploits: Envision an assailant manipulating a web application's input fields to execute unauthorised database queries, potentially extracting sensitive information.

10. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

Staged Attack Strategies: Carefully planned and organised methods are employed to target security gaps in systems or networks. These systematic approaches aim to exploit weaknesses and gain unauthorised access or control, often resulting in security breaches and data compromises.

Zero-Day Exploits: Envision a nation-state actor leveraging a previously unknown vulnerability in a widely used software, gaining undetected access for an extended period, and extracting critical intelligence without leaving a trace.