Suppliers, logins, and AI tools are all becoming attack paths

Aug 06, 2026 - 07:45
Suppliers, logins, and AI tools are all becoming attack paths

Cybercriminals and state-backed hacking groups are abusing trusted identities, cloud services, AI tools, and software supply chains to gain access while avoiding detection, according to CrowdStrike’s 2026 Threat Hunting Report. Intrusion activity increased by about 4% over the past year. Even though the increase was smaller than in the previous reporting period, it shows a growing focus on more targeted campaigns. Attackers are investing more time in exploiting trusted access paths and legitimate infrastructure. AI … More

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