A cyber attack is an attempt by a cybercriminal to breach a system, exploiting vulnerabilities in the company’s infrastructure to steal information.

These attacks can have various purposes, from stealing information to gain an advantage over competitors (industrial espionage), to the unauthorized introduction of a system, whether it be a server or a single computer. This malicious act aims to use compromised devices to send spam emails or launch attacks on other targets.

The latter is the most common and often underestimated issue in companies, as there is a belief that they are not vulnerable because they have antivirus software protecting the network or because their organization is not considered a target.

In reality, every component of the company is a potential target as it is invaded every day by spam emails urging users to click on dangerous links or download infected attachments.

If the user’s device is misconfigured or not properly updated, malware or spyware can be installed to steal credentials and control the user’s browsing without their knowledge.