What is a watering hole attack?

IT Questions BankCategory: Ethical HackerWhat is a watering hole attack?

What is a watering hole attack?

  • an attack carried out in a phone conversation
  • an attack targeted at high-profile business executives and key individuals in a company
  • an attack that exploits a website that is commonly accessed by members of a targeted organization
  • an attack performed by an unauthorized person who tags along with an authorized person to gain entry to a restricted area

Explanation: A watering hole attack is targeted when an attacker profiles websites the intended victim accesses. The attacker then scans those websites for possible vulnerabilities.

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