Hackers on the Fast Track: Attack Breakout Time Plummets to 6 Minutes!
Threat actors are sprinting through cybersecurity defenses faster than a caffeinated cheetah. ReliaQuest’s report highlights the alarming speed of attacks with breakout times dropping to just 18 minutes. These clever criminals are also using SMB protocols for ransomware, making endpoint protection feel like bringing a spoon to a knife fight.
Hot Take:
When your neighborhood cybercriminals are faster than a pizza delivery, you know we’ve got a problem. Forget 30 minutes or less; these hackers are breaking into networks in just 18 minutes, and sometimes even 6. It’s like watching an Olympic sprint, except the gold medal is your data. And just when you thought USBs were only useful for storing embarrassing family photos, they’ve become the silent ninja of cyber threats. Who knew your flash drive was plotting against you?
Key Points:
- Average breakout time for cyberattacks dropped to 18 minutes.
- One attack by Akira recorded a breakout time of just 6 minutes.
- Ransomware using SMB protocol for remote file encryption has increased.
- Drive-by-compromise remains the most popular tactic for initial access.
- USB malware is thriving due to weak policy enforcement.