Within the field of IT security, learning about various types of attacks and threats is very important. Some of these attacks have some very unusual names, and, in this section, we will cover the fundamentals of a watering hole attack.
Let's imagine you're the IT security administrator or engineer for a company. You've implemented the best security appliances within the industry to proactively detect and prevent any sort of threats, whether internal or external. You've also implemented industry best practices, adhered to standards, and ensured that your users (employees of the organization) are frequently trained in user security practices. You have built a security fortress within the organization and ensured that the network perimeter is also on guard for new and emerging threats.
Attackers would notice that they are unable...
