Commentary

As source material above highlights, you cannot assume Mac computers and devices are no longer targets of cybercriminals.

A lesser known, more sophisticated threat, are multi-vector attacks.

Multi-vector cyberattacks use multiple points of entry to infiltrate a network. They are generally automated and small enough to go undetected by firewalls and security analysts. Although your protections may catch one attempt, others can succeed.

Multi-vector attacks are obviously more difficult to stop than attacks using a single point of entry. Networks are vulnerable on a number of fronts. Multi-vector attacks utilize email, social media, databases, web browsers, USB flash drives, mobile apps, and online ads to penetrate your network.

To protect your organization from multi-vector attacks, you must shore up your defenses in all of these areas. Consider implementing multi-vector cybersecurity software that protects against both application-layer and network-layer attacks. That way, if an employee clicks on a phishing email, your software will have multiple opportunities to block the threat.