When a fraudster used malware to obtain access to an adviser's login credentials for all platforms he had previously used, he targeted an advising practise, which was the intended target. In addition, the fraudster gained access to any website or account that needed a username and password. Personal banking, platform desktop software, Xplan software, and Facebook were among the items on the list. When the advisor attempted to enter into his platform desktop software the next day, he was locked out of the system. He contacted our account executive team to complain that his access had been restricted. He was unable to get in, despite the fact that he was using the proper user name and password. His password was reset by the platform. The next day, when the advisor attempted to log in for the second time, he was locked out of the system once again. It soon became apparent that the user ID of the advisor had been hacked. At this time, the user ID was removed from the system. 1. Determine the kind of malware attack that occurred in the preceding situation. 2. What suggestions would you make for avoiding assaults of this nature? 3. The suggestions should be addressed in detail for each case and should not be a compiled list of recommendations for all situations.
When a fraudster used malware to obtain access to an adviser's login credentials for all platforms he had previously used, he targeted an advising practise, which was the intended target. In addition, the fraudster gained access to any website or account that needed a username and password. Personal banking, platform desktop software, Xplan software, and Facebook were among the items on the list. When the advisor attempted to enter into his platform desktop software the next day, he was locked out of the system. He contacted our account executive team to complain that his access had been restricted. He was unable to get in, despite the fact that he was using the proper user name and password. His password was reset by the platform. The next day, when the advisor attempted to log in for the second time, he was locked out of the system once again. It soon became apparent that the user ID of the advisor had been hacked. At this time, the user ID was removed from the system.
1. Determine the kind of malware attack that occurred in the preceding situation.
2. What suggestions would you make for avoiding assaults of this nature? 3. The suggestions should be addressed in detail for each case and should not be a compiled list of recommendations for all situations.
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