Written by: Mikhaylo Pavlyuk, Digital Identity Consultant
Not all cyber threats come from sophisticated hackers—some are Script Kiddies, individuals with little technical skill who use pre-made hacking tools to bypass security. While they may seem like a minor nuisance, their impact can be significant.
The Scale of the Problem
It's estimated that over 1% of users attempting to break into digital identity systems do so maliciously. Take the Identification Data Exchange Center (IDEC) in Kazakhstan as an example: processing 3M biometric verifications monthly means approximately 30,000 attempted attacks per month. With liveness detection errors factored in, that could lead to 900 successful breaches—a serious security risk.
How to Reduce Attack Attempts
- Warn About Consequences: Many Script Kiddies hack for fun rather than financial gain. A clear warning about legal penalties can deter them before they even try.
- Investigate and Publicize Failed Attacks: Failed attacks shouldn’t be ignored. Investigate, report to authorities, and make it public—visibility, not severity, is the best deterrent.
- Turn Script Kiddies into Security Allies: Why fight them when you can recruit them? Bug Bounty programs can convert potential attackers into ethical hackers who improve your system’s security.
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