Identify at least two ways in which hackers gather information about companies. What can companies do to limit this access, specifically to the ways you have identified?
Which type of information can be gathered with enumeration? How and why should companies protect themselves against enumeration attempts?
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Introduction
Hackers are a constant threat to businesses, and they have many ways of obtaining information about companies. One method that is common among hackers is social engineering. This involves tricking employees into giving away sensitive information through phone calls or emails by pretending to be someone else who needs access to the company’s network. Password protection and limited access to sensitive information also helps companies gain control over who has access to what
Social engineering is a common way hackers gain access to company information.
Social engineering is a common way hackers gain access to company information. If you’ve ever been asked for your password by someone who has called you, or if you’ve shared any personal information with someone online, then social engineering might be involved in that interaction.
Social engineers can pretend to be an employee of a company and ask for access to sensitive data such as customer lists and financial records. They may also pretend they are from the police department and ask for help tracking down criminals using these files.
Password protection and limited access to sensitive information helps companies gain control over who has access to what.
Password protection and limited access to sensitive information helps companies gain control over who has access to what.
Password protection is important, but it’s not enough. You also need to make sure that the password is secure and can only be used by the person who needs it if they want full access to all data on your device or app, for example.
Hackers can penetrate systems using a variety of ways including code or even just asking employees for information.
Hackers can get information from employees.
Hackers can get information from the internet.
Hackers can get information from the company’s website.
Hackers can get information from the company’s social media accounts, such as Facebook and Twitter, which may have passwords that are easily accessible to anyone who knows what they’re looking for on those platforms; this has happened more than once in recent years! The best way to prevent this kind of access is by implementing strong password hygiene practices (e.g., never sharing passwords with others), but it isn’t always possible or practical—especially if you have a large number of employees working remotely across different time zones; as a result, some companies find themselves having to rely on technologies like two-factor authentication (2FA). However, while 2FA offers some protection against unauthorized access into systems via digital means (i.e., phishing scams), there are still ways hackers can gain access through physical means even if someone has employed these measures; for example:
Limiting the amount of data stored on mobile devices and ensuring that all computers are password protected will limit the amount of information that hackers can obtain.
If a hacker is able to access your system, they will use social engineering to gain information. They may pose as someone within the company and ask for personal information or assist you with something important. If you have employees who are not trained on how to protect themselves against these threats, chances are high that they will fall prey to hackers when trying do so.
To limit this risk, ensure that all computers are password protected and limit the amount of data stored on mobile devices.
Companies need to make sure that they have security in place to protect sensative information from hackers.
The importance of security cannot be overstated. As a company, you want to ensure that your sensitive information is secure and protected from hackers. Your first step should be to find out if you have been hacked. If so, then it’s time for action!
If you think that your company has been hacked and/or compromised by cybercriminals, here are some things we recommend:
Change passwords for all accounts on all devices (PCs, smartphones etc.) immediately using strong ones like “123456” or “iloveyou”
Report the incident to law enforcement agencies so they can investigate further
Conclusion
In this article, we have looked at how hackers can obtain information about companies using a variety of methods. We also discussed how companies can protect their data and make sure that the amount of information they store is limited. The last section was a recap of all of the points made in this article so that you may refer back to them when planning your own security measures for your business!