Message-Based
Message-based vectors encompass a wide array of attack methods, from email phishing to SMS scams and even social media messaging. What sets them apart is their use of seemingly benign communication platforms as vehicles for malicious payloads. Attackers leverage our trust to exploit our defenses.
These vectors include the following:
- Email: This essential tool in modern communication conceals a trove of cyber threats. However, its guise as a benign communication medium is far from the truth. Phishing emails present themselves as legitimate correspondence while harboring malevolent intent. These emails manipulate users into opening the emails or clicking on malicious links, inadvertently opening the door to data breaches, malware injections, and financial harm.
- Short Message Service (SMS): As our reliance on mobile devices continues to grow, SMS vulnerabilities emerge as a prominent threat. While SMS may appear innocuous, its role in delivering sensitive...
