Supply Chain Hacks Are Stealthy. Shore Up Your Defenses
Dell News, Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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As organizations harden their attack surfaces, it follows that cybercriminals move on to seek softer targets. However, there's one type of stealthy attack that doesn't get the attention it deserves: supply chain compromise. Why? Phishing and ransomware attacks are much more visible, occurring while devices are already in use. Anyone with an email account has experienced a phishing attempt. But the reality is that supply chain attacks happen, and the impact can be devastating.
Supply chain attacks were responsible for 62% of network breaches in 2021, and they will only increase in frequency and scope. The FBI has issued multiple alerts over the past few years on this topic. These malicious activities have been so concerning that it led to the February 2021 Executive Order on Supply Chain Security.