How attackers get in, the tools they use, and how data is stolen. Credit: Thinkstock For their 2016 Cyber Weapons Report security startup LightCyber used network analysis to understand what tools hackers use “to expand their footprint,” that is, the tools they use to communicate with command and control servers, gain access privileges, and access new hosts.Among the most commonly used hacker tools LightCyber found are some familiar names, including admin tools like VMware vSphere Client, Putty and Secure CRT and remote desktop tools like LogMeIn and TeamViewer (which made news recently when researchers discovered a backdoor).Security consulting and services provider AIM Corporate Solutions compiled the following infographic showing the cyber attack sequence and highlighting the tools hackers commonly use at each step. AIM Corporate Solutions, Inc. Related content news analysis SEC rule for finance firms boosts disclosure requirements Amendments to Regulation S-P requires broker-dealers, investment companies, registered investment advisers, and transfer agents to disclose incidents to customers. By Evan Schuman May 17, 2024 5 mins Data Breach Financial Services Industry Data Privacy feature DDoS attacks: Definition, examples, and techniques Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have been part of the criminal toolbox for over twenty years, and they’re only growing more prevalent and stronger. By Josh Fruhlinger May 17, 2024 10 mins DDoS Cyberattacks news FCC proposes BGP security measures Protecting the Border Gateway Protocol is as important as protecting the border. By Gyana Swain May 17, 2024 1 min Regulation Network Security news US AI experts targeted in cyberespionage campaign using SugarGh0st RAT Threat actors use phishing techniques to obtain non-public information about generative artificial intelligence. By Lucian Constantin May 16, 2024 4 mins Phishing Data and Information Security PODCASTS VIDEOS RESOURCES EVENTS SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe