"As Attackers Refine Tactics, 'Speed Matters,' Experts Warn"

According to security researchers at Palo Alto's Unit 42 threat intelligence group, advanced attackers are increasingly seeking speed. The researchers analyzed hackers' preferred strategies for infiltrating organizations, exfiltrating data, crypto-locking systems with ransomware, and more in 2023. Wendi Whitmore, senior vice president at Unit 42, cautioned that the time between initial compromise and data exfiltration is shrinking. She goes on to say that attackers are sometimes beginning to exfiltrate data in hours rather than days, calling on defenders speed up their operations. This article continues to discuss findings regarding attackers' tactics.

DataBreachToday reports "As Attackers Refine Tactics, 'Speed Matters,' Experts Warn"

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