Exploits multiply as defenders play catch-up: Vulnerability disclosure rose by 246%, and publicly available exploits increased by 179%, with over 20000 vulnerabilities disclosed in the first half of 202535% of which already have exploit code.A backlog of 42000 vulnerabilities awaiting NVD analysis and delays in CVE enrichment leave organizations blind to many critical flaws, the report noted. Flashpoint advised risk-based patching that prioritizes remotely exploitable vulnerabilities with known fixes, potentially reducing workloads by up to 87%.Borene noted that “A confluence of profound geopolitical shifts, traditional conflicts, emergent cyber threats, and escalating terrorism risk”, all reinforce one another in a truly perilous fashion.” This convergence, he suggested, makes timely advanced intelligence essential for defenders.A vulnerability breakdown by Flashpoint revealed a total of 2,447 remotely exploitable flaws with both patches and exploit codes available in public.
Ransomware’s relentless rise: Ransomware incidents spiked 179%, with manufacturing, technology, and legal industries among the hardest hit. Groups like Clop drove record activity by exploiting Cleo software flaws, while Akira and Qilin filled the void left by LockBit’s decline.The United States bore the brunt, with 2160 reported attacks, highlighting how ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) continues to thrive despite global law enforcement pressure.”With ransomware up 179% and data breaches surging 235%, the sheer scale of malicious activity is undeniable,” said Ian Gray, Flashpoint VP, cyber threat intelligence operations. “Effective defense now demands proactive, comprehensive threat intelligence to protect what matters most.”The report urges organizations to adopt advanced threat intelligence, proactive identity protection, and faster patching strategies to disrupt attackers before they strike.
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