Verizon's 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report highlights a 180% rise in hackers exploiting known vulnerabilities to access victim networks, contributing to exhaustion among cyber defenders and engineers. The report emphasizes the need for automation, enhanced analytics, and risk-based methods to prioritize tasks. Human errors played a role in 28% of security incidents and two-thirds of confirmed breaches targeted humans along with systems
Cyber defenders take an average of 55 days to mitigate 50% of critical vulnerabilities, while attackers exploit n-day vulnerabilities within five days. The report also points to a significant increase in zero-day exploit attacks, including the Clop ransomware group's exploitation of a major vulnerability in Progress Software's MOVEit tool. Recommendations include leveraging emerging technologies and AI tools to streamline patch management and improve overall cybersecurity postures. ```https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/verizon-dbir-cyber-defenders-are-facing-exploit-fatigue-a-24989