Assessments
Methods of Gaining Initial Access in Cybersecurity Cyber attackers, like “Octo Tempest,” employ various methods to gain initial access to organizations. These methods include:
Social Engineering: Deceptive tactics to manipulate employees. Phone-Based Social Engineering: Tricking users into taking actions like installing malicious software or revealing information. Installing a Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) utility. Navigating to fake login portals. Removing a FIDO2 token. Manipulating the help desk to reset passwords or change/add multi-factor authentication.