🟢Watering Hole Attack

What is a Watering Hole Attack?

A Watering Hole Attack is a cyber security threat where attackers target a specific group of users by infecting websites they are known to frequently visit.

The aim is to compromise users' computers and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

This technique involves:

• Identifying the victim group: Attackers first identify the websites often visited by their target group.

• Compromising the site: Next, they find vulnerabilities in one or more of these websites and inject malicious code.

• Infecting the victims: When the users visit the compromised site, the malicious code attempts to exploit vulnerabilities on their devices to install malware.

• Gaining unauthorized access: The malware allows attackers to steal sensitive information or gain control over the victims' devices.

This attack method relies on the trust users have in popular and legitimate websites, making it particularly deceptive and dangerous.