09/04/2026
A few missing cents may not look like a cyberattack. That is exactly the problem.
Salami attacks do not usually start with one dramatic breach. They hide in tiny, repeated changes that are easy to overlook.
Attackers may quietly skim small amounts from transactions, billing records, payroll, or business data over time.
One change may seem harmless. Hundreds of them can turn into a serious financial or operational loss.
That is what makes salami attacks so dangerous: the attack can grow while everything still appears normal.
Proactive monitoring, regular reconciliation, and timely alerts for unusual transaction patterns can help reveal these small anomalies before they become a bigger problem.
If someone shaved a little off every transaction, would your security controls catch it before the losses added up?
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