Advanced Physical Attack Scenarios

Advanced Physical Attack Scenarios

Sophisticated attackers combine multiple techniques:

The Inside Accomplice: Attackers cultivate relationships with employees through:

• Social gatherings outside work
• Online relationships that move offline
• Recruiting disgruntled employees
• Blackmail or coercion
• Romantic manipulation

Long-Term Infiltration: Some attacks involve extended presence:

• Obtaining legitimate employment
• Volunteering for events or causes
• Becoming a regular at nearby establishments
• Joining building maintenance or service staff
• Participating in shared building services

Technical-Physical Hybrid Attacks: Combining physical access with technical exploits:

• Installing rogue wireless access points
• Placing keyloggers on targeted computers
• Dropping infected USB drives in strategic locations
• Accessing network ports in conference rooms
• Photographing sensitive documents or screens