Cyber threats are evolving much faster than ever, whereas attackers continuously find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. A recent incident of phishing drew the attention of people, according to Forbes, to the ever-increasing sophistication level these sorts of threats have achieved. The hackers, in this incident, had tricked Chrome users into divulging their Google passwords, bypassing conventional security and putting at risk both personal and corporate data.
At Sennovate, we respect such risks hugely. This is the reason why we have come up with high-end DLP solutions to take proactive controls against phishing attacks, data breaches, and other kinds of cyber threats. Our Data Loss Prevention services have been dedicatedly focused on sensitive data protection in order to keep it safe and secure even from the most complex kinds of attacks.
Breaking Down the Attack
Regarding a recent phishing attack, the hackers created Google Chrome browser notifications that made the fake alerts appear as if they were legitimate. Popup notifications would spur them into action to enter information for their Google credentials because, they thought, the account was threatened. As soon as the user entered any details into the fake login page, the hackers obtained the user’s credentials and 2FA keys.
What makes this attack especially dangerous is that it convincingly emulates Google’s branding and notifications, making careful users fall for such a scam. Once the attackers got their hands on such credentials, access to corporate systems would be easily accomplished, to the extent of putting whole organizations at risk of unauthorized access and data breaches, even internal sabotage.
How Sennovate’s DLP Protects Against Such Threats
Sennovate’s DLP-as-a-Service is designed to stop these kinds of attacks before they cause damage. We focus on ensuring sensitive information like passwords and financial data stays secure, even in the event of phishing attempts.
Here are some of the key ways Sennovate’s DLP can protect your organization:
Preventing Data Leakage at the Endpoint
Phishing attacks often start at the user’s device. Sennovate’s DLP solution monitors endpoints for any suspicious activity, such as unauthorized attempts to access or export credentials. When suspicious actions are detected, the system immediately sends alerts and takes steps to contain the threat, ensuring that data isn’t leaked.
User Behavior Analytics (UBA)
Phishing attacks often rely on tricking users into doing something they normally wouldn’t, like entering their credentials into a fake login page. Sennovate’s UBA feature monitors user behavior to detect unusual activities—such as logging in from unexpected locations or taking actions that don’t fit normal patterns. If an attacker does manage to compromise an account, these irregularities will trigger alerts, allowing the organization to take action before the attacker can cause more harm.
Data Encryption
Even if an attacker gains access to sensitive data, Sennovate’s encryption ensures that it remains unusable without the proper decryption keys. By encrypting data both at rest and in transit, we make it nearly impossible for attackers to exploit stolen information.
Why Credential Phishing Attacks Are So Dangerous
The Forbes article highlights how phishing attacks can exploit the trust users place in familiar systems like their web browsers. In this case, hackers manipulated Chrome notifications to make users willingly hand over their credentials.
This kind of attack demonstrates the vulnerability that human error presents, even when an organization has strong cybersecurity measures in place. Phishing attacks can bypass traditional defenses like firewalls or antivirus software by directly targeting users. That’s why Sennovate’s DLP solutions are so critical—they don’t just detect unauthorized activity, they actively work to prevent data exposure, even when phishing attacks succeed.
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