Watering Hole Attack
A watering hole attack is a type of cyber attack that targets a specific group of people or an organization by infecting websites that are commonly visited by them. This type of attack is similar to a predator waiting for its prey to come to a specific location, such as a watering hole in the wild where animals go to drink.
In the case of a watering hole attack, the attacker will compromise a website that is frequently visited by the targeted group and inject it with malware. When members of the targeted group visit the infected website, the malware will be downloaded onto their computer, allowing the attacker to gain access to sensitive information or take control of their computer.
This type of attack is particularly dangerous because it is difficult to detect and can affect multiple people or even an entire organization. It takes advantage of the fact that people typically trust popular websites and do not suspect them to be compromised.
To protect against watering hole attacks, it is important to keep security software up to date and to be cautious of any unexpected requests for personal or sensitive information. It is also important to limit the amount of personal information that is shared online and to be mindful of websites that are frequently visited.