A financial institution turned to Trustwave SpiderLabs for a red team assessment to test resilience against increasingly complex cyber threats. Unlike standard penetration tests, the engagement simulated multi-layered attacks over an extended period. Trustwave began by scanning the dark web and purchasing sensitive bank data unknowingly exposed. Using this intelligence, they launched a sophisticated cyberattack on the bank’s networks, followed by physical infiltration of offices and branches by tailgating employees. Once inside, they accessed sensitive documents and installed spyware, exposing critical vulnerabilities and underscoring the need for stronger digital and physical security measures.

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