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These Are The 7 Stages Of Cyber Attacks Followed By Hackers

There are various stages of cyber attacks through which hackers breach company networks. Hackers first identify their initial target, get the weaponizing information, send phishing emails, launch fake web pages, and use malware, then they wait for someone to send the data, through which they install a backdoor to ensure continued access to the network. What precautions do you take against cybercrime? Can you recognize all 7 stages of a cyber attack?

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