Advanced Persistent Threats: Advanced threats
Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) are attacks in which hackers gain access to a system or network and stay there unnoticed for a long period of time. This is particularly dangerous for companies, as it gives cyber criminals constant access to sensitive data. These APT attacks also avoid detection by traditional security measures due to their sophisticated evasion and obfuscation tactics. The following article describes how cybercriminals respond to their attacks, how companies can identify warning signs of an APT attack, and best practices to reduce the risk of these threats. How Advanced Persistent Threats - APTs Work ...