How Cybersecurity Really Works

2 Attack Targets on the Internet

You know what types of black hats exist, but a question still remains: how do they find you? Most people don’t expect to be targeted by an attacker. You might wonder what you have that a black hat wants.

You’d be surprised at what an attacker finds valuable. It’s true that many steal credit card and social security numbers, but others look for more than just personal data. Some might want information about other targets. Or they might want access to your equipment, such as computers or routers, to carry out other hacks. They might even be looking for insecure devices, just to have a little fun. In these ...