Data destruction attacks represent a particularly destructive branch of cyber threats where malicious actors intentionally destroy or delete critical data assets, aiming to cause maximum disruption. For C-Suite executives, understanding the depth and impact of these attacks is crucial to mitigating their potentially devastating effects on both operations and profitability.
In today’s digital landscape, the clipboard—a seemingly innocuous and convenient tool for copying and pasting data—has transformed into a focal point for cyber attackers targeting sensitive business information. Clipboard hijacking is a stealthy cyber threat that intercepts and manipulates copied data, posing substantial risks, particularly for executives in the C-Suite.
USB Rubber Ducky attacks exploit a device known as a USB Rubber Ducky—a small, inconspicuous USB stick designed to act as a Human Interface Device (HID), such as a keyboard. Upon insertion into a target system, the device quickly injects pre-programmed keystrokes or commands, mimicking human input. These commands can be used to bypass security controls, download malware, steal data, or compromise sensitive systems.