Leaking sensitive emails or defacing sites to tarnish a brand's image. 4. Credentials and Persistence
Some attacks are designed to shut down websites or delay services purely to interrupt operations.
Using fake login pages for LinkedIn or Microsoft 365 to harvest usernames and passwords.
Gaining fraudulent access to your existing accounts or credit cards.
Your data is often the primary prize. Hackers look for anything that can identify, locate, or contact you, such as social security numbers, full names, and addresses. This information is malleable and can be used to file fake tax returns, apply for loans, or open new credit cards in your name.
AI can identify patterns in software to find unpatched security gaps within seconds.
