Applied Network Security

How do pass the hash attacks impact businesses?

Some of the most devastating and costly cyber-attacks have attributed to pass the hash attacks. One of the most famous examples of this is the Target hack. The attack on Target started on November 27 and ended on December 22. During that time over 70 million customers had their personal data stolen. Next, hackers installed malware on the point-of-sale terminals (cash registers), which allowed them to steal 40 million credit cards. An interesting detail about the Target hack is that the first compromised device on Target's network didn't even belong to Target. The initial device to be infected was from a third-party AC vendor named Fazio Mechanical Services. The AC vendor was contracted to monitor ...