Hackers compromised PC microphones using malware embedded in Microsoft Word documents. \u00a0The attack targeted companies in several industries, including critical infrastructure, news media, and scientific research. \u00a0The data was siphoned via Dropbox accounts.<\/p>\n
The article states that organizations typically don’t prevent end users from accessing Dropbox. \u00a0In this day in age, that needs to change. \u00a0DLP strategies for companies in each of these industries should be blocking these cloud sharing sites. \u00a0Any exceptions to these blocks should be closely monitored.<\/p>\n
On another note, I would hate to be the one that had to listen to hours of audio to try to find the sensitive information, intellectual property, trade secrets, and research data!<\/p>\n
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https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/security\/2017\/02\/hackers-who-took-control-of-pc-microphones-siphon-600-gb-from-70-targets\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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