Top cybersecurity trends 2021: Orchestrated, multi-staged, evasive attacks

Top cybersecurity trends 2021: Orchestrated, multi-staged, evasive attacks

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Published by: Research Desk Released: Jun 03, 2021

One of the biggest trends in 2020 was the rise of complex, multi-staged cyberattacks. These attacks used new
delivery mechanisms — like macros and other legitimate app functionality — to evade detection by antivirus
software, hide data exfiltration actions (e.g., steganography), and coordinate multi-staged maneuvers through command-and-control (C2) infrastructure. By eluding traditional endpoint defenses, these complex attacks posed a much greater challenge for defenders. Learn about why you’ll need the best threat detection and predictive threat intelligence to counter multi-staged attacks in 2021. Read the report.