Vulnerabilities have become cyber attackers’ No. 1 door to the enterprise
Summary
Exploited vulnerabilities have surpassed stolen credentials as the primary entry point for cyberattacks, according to Verizon's latest Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). Organizations are struggling to patch critical vulnerabilities quickly enough, with the median patch time increasing and a significant portion of known exploited vulnerabilities remaining unaddressed.
IFF Assessment
The article highlights a significant increase in the effectiveness and prevalence of vulnerability exploitation as an attack vector, presenting a growing challenge for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders must prioritize robust patch management processes and focus on remediating critical and known exploited vulnerabilities promptly. The increasing reliance on exploits means that unpatched systems present a prime target, and attackers are finding success by targeting these weaknesses.