Understanding Eavesdropping Hacking Techniques and How to Prevent Them

Cybercriminals always have an opening for carrying out their actions. Eavesdropping is one of the more modern forms of cyberattacks. Cybercriminals can 'eavesdrop' on any activity on your computer network through this eavesdropping attack.

Your company must be aware of eavesdropping because it can lead to cybercrime. They can steal confidential company data and plan strategies to destroy your company because of this attack. Let's look at the full review of eavesdropping in this article so that you know how to prevent it.
 

The term eavesdropping in Indonesian means 'eavesdropping.' In a cyber-attack context, eavesdropping is also known as interception, which means tapping into a computer network to obtain confidential or wanted information.

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Eavesdropping activities require a valuable program for recording data communication packets from the network. The recorded data is then analyzed using cryptographic tools so that the data that has been encrypted in the network can be read or listened to. This cyberattack is more sophisticated than other attacks because the perpetrator must utilize specific tools or programs.

Before eavesdropping, hackers must attack communication devices like cell phones, computers, or laptops. The hacker remotely activates the microphone; then, the conversation is recorded so important data can be taken and used for personal gain.
 

This eavesdropping case often happens to large companies. Perpetrators often get important company data armed only with this technique. Don't worry. There are many ways you can prevent this attack. What are they?
 

The foremost step to prevent eavesdropping attacks is to encrypt the data. Encryption helps keep the data safe because the data transmission process comes from one point to another through the digital communication channel used. Unfortunately, it would help if you still had another way because hackers can decrypt data with specific software.

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Firewalls have always been the go-to software for preventing cyberattacks, including eavesdropping. However, you must use the latest firewall version to avoid more complicated hacking techniques. Use Cloudmatika's Web Application Firewall (WAF) because it can accurately block all types of cyber attacks. In addition, WAF is also cloud-based, so your data will be safely backed up using this software.
 

Eavesdropping attacks can occur due to weak endpoints connected to your computer network. Therefore, you must perform regular network monitoring to monitor unusual activity on your computer network. This activity also includes endpoint detection to detect weak endpoints to avoid eavesdropping attacks.

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Network segmentation is the activity of dividing a network into several separate sub-networks. As a result, network traffic does not run on just one network but uses sub-networks with specific functions and purposes. Each sub-network has different security settings, so hackers will find it challenging to get their hands on the data. For example, your computer has data that can only be accessed by certain employees. You can create subnetworks so that some employees can still see the data on the computer. This step prevents hackers from carrying out eavesdropping attacks on your computer network.
 

Eavesdropping can occur due to phishing techniques. Phishers can take your login credentials such as e-mail, password, and phone number. These login credentials can be used to launch eavesdropping attacks because the perpetrator has gained access to your computer network.
 

Phishing and eavesdropping attacks are inevitable because employees provide loopholes through their computer networks. They may click on an unknown link that leads to phishing activities, and then the perpetrators steal their data and eavesdrop on their online activities. It would help to educate your employees about the dangers of phishing and eavesdropping and how to prevent them.
 

Eavesdropping is the same form of cyberattack as other types of hacking. You can overcome this cyberattack by using Cloudmatika Cyber Protection to improve the security of your company's computer network. Cyber Protection also has backup and recovery features to protect stored data from malware and ransomware attacks.

Installing Cyber Protection now is better because this application can monitor the overall health of your devices and servers before a problem occurs. In addition, you will also save time and money because you can manage this service remotely.

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