Characteristics of the Advanced Persistent Threat
The main focus of Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) cyber-attack is to gain unauthorized access to a computer network and stay there undetected for a long time.
- Advanced Techniques : APTs often use sophisticated techniques such as social engineering, zero-day exploits, and custom malware to gain access and maintain persistence in a network.
- Persistence : APTs are designed to remain undetected for long periods of time, allowing hackers to maintain access and continue to steal data or perform other malicious activities.
- Targeted : APTs are targeted attacks, with attackers carefully selecting their targets based on their value and potential for success.
- Data Exfiltration : APTs are designed to steal sensitive data, which is then exfiltrated out of the targeted network to the attacker’s system.
Advanced Persistent Threat
Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is like a stealthy burglar who breaks into a house and stays hidden for a long time, carefully stealing valuable items without being noticed. They use sophisticated techniques to avoid detection and maintain access, allowing them to continuously gather sensitive information or cause damage over an extended period. Unlike common cyber-attacks APTs are patient and methodical, making them especially dangerous and hard to eliminate.