How Hackers Use Reconnaissance – and How to Protect Against It

Information gathering is often the starting point of a cyberattack. For many hackers, before attempting anything they want to know who they’re dealing with, what vulnerabilities they might exploit, and whether they can operate stealthily or not. During such reconnaissance operations, attackers collect relevant data about their victims, but it’s not without risks for them. […]

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