2026 State of Malware
5 Critical
Attack Behaviors
ThreatDown has identified five critical attack behaviors criminals use to stay hidden when attacking small and mid-sized businesses.
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Faster attacks
Complex, multi-stage cyberattacks can now be completed in hours instead of days, shrinking the time for defenders to respond.
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Working at night
Attackers stay hidden by working at night, on weekends, and during holidays, when IT and security staff are least likely to be watching.
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5 Critical Attack Behaviors
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