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Breadcrumb Home Cybersecurity Dictionary Watering Hole Attack Optiv Cybersecurity Dictionary Breadcrumb Home Cybersecurity Dictionary Watering Hole Attack What is a Watering Hole Attack? Watering hole attacks happen when an attacker targets a specific group of users by infecting websites they frequent with malware. Watering hole attacks are rare, but they represent a major threat since they typically target organizations through their employees, partners, vendors or unsecured wireless networks. They can also be extremely difficult to detect. Image Related Services Cyber Education Network Security Third-Party Risk Management Endpoint Security Related Terms Share: Contact Us
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