The 10 most popular hacking methods

A recent security report has revealed the top 10 most popular hacking methods. The aim of this report is to help organisations and businesses to understand which methods or vulnerabilities attackers are using the most – or taking advantage of – when they want to steal your data in the shortest period of time.

The popular find was that the hackers want to gain access to your data with the least possible effort, and users help them do so – mostly without even realizing it!

Here are the 10 most popular hacking methods:

1. Social engineering – Phishing

2. Compromised accounts – Weak passwords

3. Web-based attacks – SQL / command injection

4. Client side attacks – Against doc readers / web browsers

5. Exploit against popular server updates – OpenSSL / Heartbleed

6. Unmanaged personal devices – Lack of BYOD policy

7. Physical intrusion

8. Shadow IT – Users’ personal cloud-based services for business purposes

9. Managing third party service providers – Outsourced infrastructure

10. Take advantage of getting data put to the cloud – IAAS / PAAS

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, so it’s best that you understand what methods the cyber criminals are using to gain access to your precious data!

Have you been attacked? Dont hesitate to contact The Computer Guyz in Cape Town or Centurion - We can help you understand and avoid hackers targeting your data.