Hacking one network to access another more lucrative network is a common hacker tactic. Increasingly, the first network to be hacked likely belongs to an SMB. When an SMB is networked with a larger customer, a vulnerability in the SMB’s network might translate to a vulnerability in the customer’s network. By hacking an SMB, a hacker learns how to get into the customer’s network, what that network can do, and about any access credentials and procedures. Hackers can lurk for as long as they like, looking all the time like an authorized supplier.
The Cost of Poor Server Security
