Supply chain attack
A supply chain attack is a cyber-attack that seeks to damage an organization by targeting less secure elements in the supply chain. A supply chain attack can occur in any industry, from the financial sector, oil industry, to a government sector. A supply chain attack can happen in software or hardware. Cybercriminals typically tamper with the manufacturing or distribution of a product by installing malware or hardware-based spying components. Symantec's 2019 Internet Security Threat Report states that supply chain attacks increased by 78 percent in 2018. The , Eastern European , as well as the computer worm are examples of supply chain attacks. Supply chain management experts recommend strict control of an institution's supply network in order to prevent potential damage from cyber criminals. (Wikipedia).
