Supply Chain Attacks

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A supply chain attack is a sophisticated cyber threat where attackers target vulnerabilities in third-party vendors or suppliers to compromise multiple organizations simultaneously. This approach exploits the trust relationships between vendors and their customers, allowing malicious actors to infiltrate well-defended targets indirectly. Supply chain attacks can occur in various forms, including software and hardware attacks. In software attacks, malicious code is injected into software updates or components, while in hardware attacks, malicious components are implanted during manufacturing. These attacks are particularly dangerous due to their stealthy nature and the extensive damage they can cause. The SolarWinds attack is a notable example, where a software update was compromised to gain access to numerous organizations. Supply chain attacks can affect any industry and are increasingly common due to the interconnected nature of modern business operations. Mitigating these risks requires organizations to closely monitor their suppliers' security postures and implement robust security measures throughout their supply chains.