Explanation & Hint:
- User access controls and strict limits to privilege levels can help mitigate risk. ==> Actions on Objectives
- Limiting user access and privileges is key to mitigating risk in the Actions on Objectives phase, where attackers aim to achieve their primary goal, be it data theft, system damage, etc. Controlling access limits what an attacker can do even after they’ve penetrated the system.
- A solid network security posture with firewalls and intrusion detection can prevent leaking more information. ==> Command-and-Control
- In the Command-and-Control phase, the attacker establishes a communication channel with the compromised system to control it remotely. Network security measures like firewalls and intrusion detection systems can help prevent this communication, thus hindering the attacker’s ability to command the compromised system.
- Knowledge of existing ransomware attacks and communication vectors can aid in the prevention of delivery. ==> Delivery Phase
- Being aware of the methods used in ransomware attacks and the common communication vectors can help prevent the delivery of malicious payloads. In the Delivery phase, attackers transmit the weaponized payload to the target, often through vectors like email or malicious websites.
- Unusually high amounts of traffic, connections to IP addresses that are foreign or unrecognizable, or other activities that seem out of the ordinary can indicate this type of attack. ==> Reconnaissance Phase
- These indicators are typically associated with the Reconnaissance phase, where attackers gather information about the target. Unusual network traffic can be a sign that someone is probing the network to find vulnerabilities.
- Network security monitoring tools can help identify this phase. ==> Installation Phase
- In the Installation phase, attackers establish their presence on the target network or system, often by installing malicious software. Network security monitoring tools can help detect these unauthorized installations or changes in the system.
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