Advanced Persistent Threats: Not-So-Advanced Methods After All
Cybercriminals are taking a more systematic approach with their attack techniques, new IBM report finds
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Cybercriminals behind heavily funded hacking operations are not necessarily using highly sophisticated malware to gain access to sensitive data or to spy on employees, according to a study released this week by IBM (NYSE:IBM).
Attackers behind many of the so-called advanced persistent threats are known for targeting specific organizations, infiltrating them and remaining stealthy for lengthy periods of time. But cybercriminals, even those backed by powerful nation-states, often use fairly common hacking techniques and less sophisticated methods to gain initial access to systems and steal data.
"More often than not, these efforts follow a path of least resistance and rely on simpler, tried-and-true methods rather than zero-day attacks and sophisticated malware," wrote Leslie Horacek, who authored the IBM X-Force Trend and Risk Report. "Advanced persistent threats, while persistent, did not always use advanced technical approaches such as zero-day exploits and self-modifying malware."
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