Securing the service desk: Why social engineering attacks keep succeeding

Securing the service desk: Why social engineering attacks keep succeeding

Keypoints

  • Attackers target service desks because they can reset passwords and MFA.
  • Scattered Spider used impersonation to breach major UK retailers.
  • Silent Ransom Group posed as IT support to trick employees.
  • Service desk attacks often begin with reconnaissance and spoofed identities.
  • Defenses include strict verification, limited privileges, and monitoring.

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