Network Intrusion
A Network Intrusion refers to any forcible or unauthorized activity on a digital network. These unauthorized activities almost always expose the security of networks and their data. Nowadays, online brands and businesses are the usual subjects of these attacks. However, to properly deal with this, organizations should have an internal cybersecurity team in place. This will help organizations have an in-depth understanding of how these intrusions work and reinforce the importance of strengthening detection and prevention systems.
How to Report
If you or your company fall victim to a Network Intrusion, it's important to act quickly:
- File a complaint with the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
Best Practices
- Patch and update operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as manufacturer updates are available.
- Avoid re-using passwords for multiple accounts.
- Enable two-factor or multi-factor authentication (MFA) on accounts.
- Implement network segmentation.
- Identify and create offline backups for critical assets.
- Regularly audit logs to ensure new accounts are legitimate users.
- Regularly update anti-virus and anti-malware solutions.
- Monitor remote access/Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) logs and disable or delete unused accounts.