A watering hole attack is a type of cyber attack that targets a specific group of users by infecting websites that are known to be frequently visited by the group.
Researchers discovered the watering hole attack by analyzing the website traffic of the targeted group and identifying malicious code injected into the websites.
This watering hole attack is considered unsophisticated because it relies on simple tactics such as injecting malicious code into legitimate websites rather than using advanced techniques.
A watering hole attack can lead to the compromise of sensitive information, theft of credentials, and the spread of malware to a targeted group of users.
Organizations can protect against watering hole attacks by implementing strong security measures such as regularly updating software, conducting security audits, and training employees on cybersecurity best practices.
Despite being unsophisticated, watering hole attacks are considered creative because they target specific groups of users by infecting websites that are likely to be visited by the group, making detection more difficult.
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Researchers discover basic yet inventive watering-hole attack.