Hackers are hitting firewalls and VPNs to breach businesses

Attackers hit security device defects hard in 2024

Attackers are having a field day with software defects in security devices, according to a new report released Wednesday by Mandiant  Exploits were the most common initial infection vector, representing 1 of every 3 attacks in 2024, and the four most frequently exploited vulnerabilities were all contained in edge devices, such as VPNs, firewalls and routers, Mandiant said in its M-Trends report released Wednesday. “Exploitation of these vulnerab…

Hackers are hitting firewalls and VPNs to breach businesses

Routers, VPNs, and other network edge devices are being used as entry points by attackers.

Cybercriminals Exploit Network Edge Devices to Infiltrate SMBs

Small and midsized businesses (SMBs) continue to be prime targets for cybercriminals, with network edge devices playing a critical role in initial attacks, according to the latest annual threat report by Sophos. The report highlights the persistent threat of ransomware, which despite a slight year-over-year decline in frequency, has seen an increase in the cost […] The post Cybercriminals Exploit Network Edge Devices to Infiltrate SMBs appeared …

Edge devices are now your weakest link: VPNs, firewalls, and routers were the leading source of initial compromise in 30% of incidents last year – here’s why

Compromised network edge devices have rapidly emerged as one of the biggest attack points for small and medium businesses, prompting calls for firms to shore up defenses.