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An attack strategy where hackers compromise a website frequently visited by their target group. Instead of attacking victims directly, the attacker infects the trusted site with malware that exploits visitors' browsers. Named after predators waiting at watering holes for prey to arrive.
Watering hole attacks target specific industries or organizations without sending a single phishing email. Threat intelligence analysts monitor for compromised industry websites. Security engineers deploy web proxies and browser isolation to protect against drive-by downloads. These attacks show why cybersecurity requires defense in depth.
An attack strategy where hackers compromise a website frequently visited by their target group. Instead of attacking victims directly, the attacker infects the trusted site with malware that exploits visitors' browsers. Named after predators waiting at watering holes for prey to arrive.
Watering hole attacks target specific industries or organizations without sending a single phishing email. Threat intelligence analysts monitor for compromised industry websites. Security engineers deploy web proxies and browser isolation to protect against drive-by downloads. These attacks show why cybersecurity requires defense in depth.
Cybersecurity professionals who work with Watering Hole Attack include Threat Intelligence Analyst, Security Engineer, Incident Responder. These roles apply Watering Hole Attack knowledge within the Offensive Security domain.
Definitions are original explanations written for career development purposes. For authoritative technical definitions, refer to NIST, ISO, or the relevant standards body.
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