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| Source |  AlienVault Lab Blog |
|---|---|
| Identifiant | 8417468 |
| Date de publication | 2023-11-28 11:00:00 (vue: 2023-11-28 11:09:35) |
| Titre | Pour le manque de cyber ongle, le royaume est tombé For want of a cyber nail the kingdom fell |
| Texte | An old proverb, dating to at least the 1360’s, states: "For want of a nail, the shoe was lost, for want of a shoe, the horse was lost, for want of a horse, the rider was lost, for want of a rider, the battle was lost, for want of a battle, the kingdom was lost, and all for the want of a horseshoe nail," When published in Ben Franklin’s Poor Richard’s Almanack in 1768, it was preceded by the cautionary words: “a little neglect may breed great mischief”. This simple proverb and added comment serve as emblematic examples of how seemingly inconsequential missteps or neglect can lead to sweeping, irreversible, catastrophic losses. The cascade of events resonates strongly within the increasingly complex domain of cybersecurity, in which the omission of even the most elementary precaution can result in a spiraling series of calamities. Indeed, the realm of cybersecurity is replete with elements that bear striking resemblance to the nail, shoe, horse, and rider in this proverb. Consider, for example, the ubiquitous and elementary software patch that may be considered the proverbial digital "nail." In isolation, this patch might seem trivial, but its role becomes crucial when viewed within the broader network of security measures. The 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack demonstrates the significance of such patches; an unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft Windows allowed the malware to infiltrate hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe. It wasn\'t just a single machine that was compromised due to this overlooked \'nail,\' but entire networks, echoing how a lost shoe leads to a lost horse in the proverb. This analogy further extends to the human elements of cybersecurity. Personnel tasked with maintaining an organization\'s cyber hygiene play the role of the "rider" in our metaphorical tale. However, the rider is only as effective as the horse they ride; likewise, even the most skilled IT professional cannot secure a network if the basic building blocks—the patches, firewalls, and antivirus software—resemble missing nails and shoes. Numerous reports and studies have indicated that human error constitutes one of the most common causes of data breaches, often acting as the \'rider\' who loses the \'battle\'. Once the \'battle\' of securing a particular network or system is lost, the ramifications can extend much further, jeopardizing the broader \'kingdom\' of an entire organization or, in more extreme cases, critical national infrastructure. One glaring example that serves as a cautionary tale is the Equifax data breach of 2017, wherein a failure to address a known vulnerability resulted in the personal data of 147 million Americans being compromised. Much like how the absence of a single rider can tip the scales of an entire battle, this singular oversight led to repercussions that went far beyond just the digital boundaries of Equifax, affecting millions of individuals and shaking trust in the security of financial systems. |
| Envoyé | Oui |
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| Tags | Ransomware Data Breach Malware Vulnerability |
| Stories | Wannacry Wannacry Equifax Equifax |
| Notes | ★★ |
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