USB Baiting in New Brunswick
As we head deeper into 2021, we find that the sophistication of cyber threats has increased and is continuously growing. Over the last year, people fell victim to not only email phishing but also social engineering attacks like USB Baiting. Much like any other social engineering attack, the attacker aims to access a target computer or network, but the approach is quite unique — it’s done via a USB! Enterprises in New Brunswick (USA) and other countries can use Aware’s USB Baiting solutions to imitate real-life attack scenarios that teach your employees to spot phishing scams and prevent the hefty cost of data breaches.
What Is USB Baiting?
USB baiting (or USB drop attack) is a form of social engineering attack conducted by planting USB sticks containing malicious software at places where the targets can generally find them. A USB baiting attack relies on its target’s curiosity, who is likely to plug it into their system to find out the contents or the drive’s owner.
Once the USB stick is plugged into a system, the malicious contents have a high probability of spreading across the system/network. Though the chances of malware infection just upon plug-in are rare, the attack’s success remains high. It is highly likely that when the target picks up and plugs an unknown stick into their system, they will also open files or applications without considering the consequences or without giving much thought to security. This process is also known as HID (Human Interface Device) spoofing. The malware masks the USB stick’s identity to trick the system into assuming it for another device such as a keyboard or mouse, thus providing it with the privileges of that device.
+The Effects of USB Baiting
Plugging an unknown USB into a computer can result in several forms of cyberattacks. There’s a chance that the malicious USB could infect your computer with a virus, malware, or spyware. It can lead the victim to a phishing site where the cybercriminal can lure the target into sharing their private data. It could also take the form of human interface device spoofing. The planted USB can trick the computer device into thinking that a keyboard is attached, eventually giving remote access to cybercriminals.
Why Do You Need USB Baiting Solutions in New Brunswick?
Incorporate USB Baiting Solutions with Aware
Aware can help determine your employee’s ability to identify and assess the risk of picking and plugging unknown USB sticks, thereby preventing company data exposure to unknown risks in New Brunswick. Aware USB baiting solutions include:
Prominent Features of Aware
Along with testing and training, Aware also offers additional features based on your requirements, such as the scale of operations, campaign statistics, etc.
- Learning Management (LMS Integrations)
- Learning Management System with Autoenroll
- Priority Level Support
- Support Resources and Email Support
- Email and Phone Support
- Dedicated Consultant Support
- Customer Support
- Active Directory Support
- Multiple Language Support
- Real-Time Visible Training Results
- Campaigns Summary
- Unified Dashboard
- Advanced Reporting
- Reporting APIs
- Branded Reports
- Print & Export Reports
- Basic Reporting
- Reporting and Analytics
- Board of Directors Report
- Editable Executive Report (word doc)
- Preset Template Library
- Customizable Template Library
- Template Creation
- Professional Template Services
- Active phishing Threat Templates
- Education Template
- Multiple Template Campaigns
- Schedule Real-time Email Alerts for Campaigns
- Automated Training Campaigns
- Outlook Plugin to Report Suspicious Email
- Advanced API Integration
- Mail Server/LDAP Integration
- Active Directory Integration
- Office 365 Integration
- Exchange On-Premises Integration
- Outlook & Office Integration
- OWA Plugin
- Google Apps Integration
- Gmail Plugin
- Mobile Integration
- Priority Level Support
- Support Resources and Email Support
- Email and Phone Support
- Dedicated Consultant Support
- Customer Support
- Active Directory Support
- Multiple Language Support
- Unlimited Phishing Simulations
- Schedule Features
- Website Cloning Tool
- Industry Benchmarking
- Vishing Security Test
- SMS/Text Phishing Simulations
- Smart Groups
- Security Roles
- USB Drive Test
- Educational Content Library
- Administrative Features
- MSP Account Management
- Professional Services
- CBT Modules
- Advanced Theme Selector
- Automated Playbooks
- Advanced Analytics
- Mobile Responsive Modules
- Credentials - Data Entry
- Password Capture
- Attachments in phishing template
- Pre-Launch Test
- Preset Landing Page Templates
- Customizable Landing Pages
- Reporting KPIs
- Click Rate
- Opened Messages
- No Response
- Campaign History
- Repeat Offenders
- Deployment
- On-Prem
- SaaS
- Hybrid
How Much Does a USB Baiting Campaign Cost?
As with any cybersecurity service, the cost of Aware security awareness solutions differs based on the following set of variables:
How Often or How Long Should a USB Baiting Campaign Be Carried Out?
Studies report that phishing led to a loss of $26 billion between 2016 to 2019. USB Baiting simulations and training are not a one-time activity. They need to be carried out regularly to ensure optimal retention and effective learning. As cybercriminals continue to ramp up their game, organizations must ensure that their employees are equipped to defend their organizations against phishing attacks. How often or how long a company must adopt and incorporate anti-phishing solutions depend on factors such as:
- The scale of operations.
- Compliance with various regulatory laws.
- The existing security infrastructure.
- Threat identification & management capability of the employee/user.