2. Detecting cyber risks

2.1 Data potentially concerned

Detecting the risk of intrusion means taking an interest in the types of data likely to be the target of attack.

Data and metadata are the most sought-after resource for hackers and malicious individuals. A direct or indirect source of wealth, data is recorded, stored and exploited by companies, organizations and even social networks.

1. Passwords: these are the key to accessing customer or individual accounts and services. They can even be used to take control of certain sites (administrator or high-privilege accounts). They are sold on the Darknet. In 2014, a group of Russian cyber hackers...