Cybercriminals can go from click to compromise in less than a day

The median dwell time in ransomware engagements dropped to just under 24 hours from 4.5 days in the previous year and 5.5 days in the year before that, according to SecureWorks. In 10% of cases, ransomware was even deployed within five hours of initial access. Outdated vulnerabilities still a prime target for cyberattacks “The driver for the reduction in median dwell time is likely due to the cybercriminals’ desire for a lower chance of detection. … More →

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