Definition

No user interaction is required for the infection to occur. _ A drive-by attack is a type of cyberattack in which a user is unknowingly infected with malware by visiting a compromised website

Used Cases

• Used by attackers to distribute malware through legitimate websites that have been compromised.• Employed in phishing campaigns to trick users into visiting malicious websites that execute drive-by downloads.

FAQs

How does a drive-by attack work?

When a user visits the site, the code exploits vulnerabilities in the user’s browser or plugins to install malware. In a drive-by attack, attackers inject malicious code into a legitimate website

What are the signs of a drive-by attack?

Symptoms may include unusual browser behavior, slow performance, and the sudden appearance of unfamiliar files or programs on a device.

How can users protect against drive-by attacks?

Users can protect against drive-by attacks by keeping browsers and plugins up to date, enabling pop-up blockers, and avoiding suspicious websites.

Expert Support, Always Available

Our dedicated support team is ready to assist with any cybersecurity questions or concerns.

Reach out to us by phone, email, or through our online contact form for expert guidance and solutions.

Need Help? Contact Us

Send Us a Message

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

How We Help People

  • Comprehensive Security Solutions: We deliver tailored cybersecurity services including advanced threat detection, network security, and 24/7 monitoring to protect your organization's critical assets and ensure business continuity.
  • AI Security and Protection: We safeguard enterprise AI systems through specialized security frameworks, protecting your model architectures, training data, and inference endpoints while maintaining optimal performance.
  • Compliance as a Service (CaaS): Our dedicated team manages your entire compliance journey for CMMC, HIPAA, NIST, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, providing continuous monitoring and support through our comprehensive compliance platform.
  • Executive and Brand Protection: We protect your organization's leadership and reputation through executive protection services, dark web monitoring, and brand security measures across physical and digital domains.
  • Training and Support Services: We empower your team through security training programs, phishing awareness campaigns, and incident response preparation, ensuring a strong security posture in today's threat landscape.