Cybercriminals Now Hand Off Hacked Networks in 22 Seconds—Here's Why You're Still Screwed
From 8 hours to 22 seconds—that's how fast attackers now flip compromised networks. Mandiant's latest report exposes the frenzy, but don't buy the AI panic just yet.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Attack handoff times plunged to 22 seconds in 2025, per Mandiant.
- Humans remain the primary weak link despite AI tools in attacks.
- Defend with network segmentation, immutable backups, and internal visibility gains.
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Originally reported by ZDNet - AI
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