vCIO

Phishing emails and the use of unencrypted Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) protocol remain persistent channels through which malicious actors can exploit vulnerabilities in an organization’s cybersecurity posture. Attackers may spoof a domain to send a phishing email that looks like a legitimate email. At the same time, users transmitting data via unencrypted HTTP protocol, which does not protect data from interception or alteration, are vulnerable to eavesdropping, tracking, and the modification of the data itself. Breaking Down the Attack: How It WorksEmail  An attacker spoofs the domain of a reputable organization, and sends an email that looks to be a legitimate [...]