Hackers shoveled snow for company, were rewarded with network admin access

According to The Register, a company's network administrator credentials were compromised after attackers built trust through seemingly innocent means: they performed snow removal work for the organization. By establishing themselves as reliable contractors on the grounds, the attackers gained the familiarity and access needed to eventually exploit the network. The breach highlights a classic social engineering playbook—win physical proximity and human trust first, then escalate to digital compromise.

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