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Hacking People Instead Of Computers- Identifying 5 Overlooked Vulnerabilities (Bitrebels)
Internet users worldwide freak out once every few months because of newfound vulnerabilities hackers could exploit. For instance the Wi-Fi WPA2 KRACK attack from last month and the WannaCry Ransomware attacks from several months ago. It seems like our devices are a collection of unprotected vulnerabilities; information simply waiting for someone to exploit. But how true is this?
Using the recent WPA2 vulnerability as an example, something as simple as a VPN would have ensured you would be protected. Nevertheless, as Guernsey Press reported at the beginning of the year, it is people who are often hacked and major corporations like Barclays and Deloitte …show more content…

In such cases, a direct entry from the system is required to provide the hacker access. To gain direct entry, therefore, the hacker disguises malware and posts it online for people to download. The malware can be distributed through email links and files, free software and a number of other avenues. An unsuspecting individual then downloads the malware and unknowingly gives access to the hackers.
Tailgating
This is a risky technique since it involves the hacker gaining physical entry into a building. If the system is even more secure, as in the case of air-gapped networks, the hacker needs to go directly to the system and gain physical access to install the malware or bypass the system security. Tailgating is where the hacker waits for an employee to open a secure door, then follows the employee into the building without having to show any credentials. This usually works where the security is lax, and primarily where not every employee’s identification is checked. Bold hackers will even chat with the unsuspecting employee to make the ruse more believable.
Re-using passwords
This is where the hackers gain access to your password and try it on a different account. While this is usually a large gamble, it often pays. This is because most people often use the same password, albeit slightly altered, across all their accounts. To gain access to your password, the hacker uses some other form of social engineering such as phishing or physical theft.
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