Hackers’ Sneaky Sixth Sense: Exploiting Vulnerabilities Before They’re Even Announced!
Attackers are like party crashers, showing up six weeks early to exploit vulnerabilities before they’re even disclosed. GreyNoise’s report reveals that attacker activity spikes act as early warnings, urging cyber defenders to step up their game and prep for future CVEs. Keep an eye out—your network’s security is the real guest of honor!
Hot Take:
Who knew that hackers had the foresight of a fortune teller and the patience of a cat watching a bird feeder? Turns out, they’re exploiting vulnerabilities in edge devices before they even get their official “CVE” stamp of disapproval. It’s like they’re living in the future, where the only thing more predictable than their attacks is the fact that they’ll always be one step ahead of the game. Buckle up, cyber defenders, it’s time to start reading between the lines of those sneaky spikes!
Key Points:
- Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in edge devices before they are officially disclosed 80% of the time.
- Pre-disclosure activity can occur up to six weeks before a CVE is publicly announced.
- Zero-day exploit attempts make up the majority of this pre-disclosure activity.
- Eight major vendors are particularly affected by these vulnerabilities, including Cisco and Citrix.
- Cyber defenders are urged to monitor unusual activity spikes as early warnings for potential intrusions.