Attackers are handing off access in 22 seconds, Mandiant finds

Attackers are handing off access in 22 seconds, Mandiant finds

Exploits remain the leading entry point for attackers for the sixth consecutive year, according to Mandiant’s M-Trends 2026 report, which draws on more than 500,000 hours of incident response work conducted in 2025. The data shows attackers speeding up their internal hand-offs, shifting away from email phishing, and targeting backup and virtualization infrastructure with greater precision. Initial infection vector 2025 (Source: Mandiant) Voice phishing surges as email phishing continues to decline Voice phishing climbed to … More

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