Once an intrusion is successful this is how hackers spread their control
Study: Trustwave 2012 Global Security Report
Date: February 9 2012
After achieving an initial point of compromise, commonly referred to as a 'foothold' or a 'beachhead,' attackers work to identify additional targets on the compromised network, and propagate the intrusion. In 2011 the top three methods of propagation were:
Date: February 9 2012
After achieving an initial point of compromise, commonly referred to as a 'foothold' or a 'beachhead,' attackers work to identify additional targets on the compromised network, and propagate the intrusion. In 2011 the top three methods of propagation were:
 | Use of weak administrative credentials |
| Default hidden administrative shares |
| Remote access solution credential caching |