According to the source, the definitions of different types of attack actions are as follows:
Hacking: deliberate efforts to gain unauthorized access to or damage information systems by bypassing established security protocols.
Malware: malicious software, scripts, or code executed on a device that changes its behavior or function without the user's explicit knowledge or permission.
Error: unintentional mistakes or omissions that result in incorrect actions or failures in system operation.
Social: the use of deception, manipulation, or coercion to exploit human behavior and gain access to information systems or data.Â
Misuse: the inappropriate or unauthorized use of organizational resources or privileges for purposes that deviate from their intended use.
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Leading cyberattack actions by number of breaches APAC Nov 2023-Oct 2024
Between November 2023 and October 2024, around breaches in the Asia-Pacific region involved malware, making it the leading cyberattack action in breaches in the region. Hacking followed, with *** breaches recorded.
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