Summary: The Picus Labs’ Red Report 2025 reveals a alarming increase in credential theft and the tactics employed by cybercriminals, notably through a rise in malware targeting password stores. The report highlights the prevalence of a few critical MITRE ATT&CK techniques driving the majority of attacks and debunks the myth that AI has transformed malware strategies. Organizations are urged to adopt proactive defense measures to stay ahead of modern threats and mitigate potential breaches.
Affected: Organizations using password storage systems and facing cyber threats
Keypoints :
- Credential theft from password managers has surged, ranking as a top attacker technique.
- 93% of malware samples analyzed relied on just ten MITRE ATT&CK techniques, emphasizing the concentration of attacker behavior.
- Despite the buzz around AI, there is no evidence of AI-driven malware transforming attacks; traditional methodologies remain dominant.
- Organizations are encouraged to implement proactive defenses, regularly assess security controls, and use techniques like breach and attack simulation.