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Threat Actors Leverage Access to Valid Accounts via Phishing Attack

Threat Actors Leverage Access to Valid Accounts via Phishing Attack

In Q1 2025, phishing attacks surged, constituting 50% of initial access attempts, up from less than 10%. Vishing, especially in the manufacturing sector, drove these incidents. Attackers first misled users via spam and IT impersonation, then secured remote access to install malware and maintain control. This marks a strategic shift toward deeper network infiltration using advanced persistence techniques.

Source: cybersecuritynews.com –

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