"SMBs Face Surge in 'Malware-Free' Attacks"

According to the inaugural SMB Threat Report by Huntress, a company that provides a security platform and services to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), malware-free attacks, attackers' increased reliance on legitimate tools and scripting frameworks, and Business Email Compromise (BEC) scams were the most prominent threats SMBs faced in the third quarter of 2023. In 44 percent of cases, attackers used malware, but the remaining 56 percent involved Living Off the Land Binaries (LOLBins), scripting frameworks, and Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) software. This article continues to discuss key findings from Huntress' SMB Threat Report.

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