Identifying common artifact elements
During a cyberattack, a seasoned hacker will attempt to compromise as many systems as possible while leaving more than one backdoor access on each system within the shortest possible time. This will allow the hacker to access the compromised systems and network at any time in the future, with multiple backdoor accesses providing the hacker with multiple points of entry on a single system. Therefore, if one point of entry is no longer available, another can be used to access the victim's system. Before the hacker leaves the system, they will usually attempt to clear all possible traces of their presence on the compromised system and then exit. This is known as clearing tracks and is the last phase in hacking.
As a cybersecurity professional, it's important to develop a critical thinking mindset that enables you to quickly identify threats and catch the bad guys on the network. Put simply, if you want to catch the hacker on your network...
