How Cybercriminals Gain Access

You can’t stop cyberattacks, cybercrime, and, by extension, cybercriminals. They’re out there, hiding, lurking in the shadows, working tirelessly to steal, harvest, and sell your data—credentials, passwords, Personally Identifiable Information (PII), sensitive and confidential information—and your hard-earned money. That’s the unfortunate reality of the world we live in. But all’s not lost. You can take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your organization from becoming victims of cybercrime and identity theft.

The following fact sheet explains five of the most common techniques threat actors use. It also offers suggestions on things you can do to mitigate the problem. A brief glossary with select terms used is at the End of File (EOF).

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