Common Attack Patterns Still Feature in Modern Cyberattacks

Synopsis

The Analyst Prompt Issue #18 briefly explores the hype around zero-day vulnerabilities and the benefit of focusing on tactics and techniques featured in common threats and attack patterns rather than highlighting cutting-edge cyberattacks to improve metrics and cyber defense. As an example of the value of strong fundamentals, we look at the initial reports about the Uber breach versus an analysis of current trends in zero-day use in cyberattacks.

Key Infrastructure and Critical Vulnerabilities: Zero-Day Software Vulnerabilities Remain High …

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