Malware Mania: Attackers Predict Security Flaws Faster Than Your IT Guy
GreyNoise has discovered that in 80% of cases, malicious activity spikes precede new CVEs within six weeks. Think of it as the hacker’s version of a “surprise party,” where the surprise is on the defenders. Monitoring these shenanigans can give IT teams a head start, like spotting a storm before it rains bugs!
Hot Take:
Who knew hackers and canaries had so much in common? Spikes in malicious activity are like the digital version of a canary in a coal mine, warning us of impending doom—or at least impending disclosures of security vulnerabilities. It’s time we start listening to these little chirps of doom and get our digital defenses in order!
Key Points:
- About 80% of malicious activity spikes occur before new CVEs are revealed within six weeks.
- GreyNoise’s data shows a strong correlation between these spikes and vendor-specific vulnerabilities.
- Attackers often exploit older flaws to reveal new weaknesses or target internet-exposed endpoints.
- GreyNoise recommends monitoring scanning activity and blocking origin IPs to prevent reconnaissance.
- Google’s Project Zero will announce vulnerabilities within a week to help reduce the “patch gap.”
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