Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are stealthy, long-term cyberattacks designed to bypass traditional security defenses like firewalls and antivirus tools. High-profile attacks like Operation Aurora and Eurograbber have targeted major firms and financial institutions, causing millions in losses. APTs often begin with spear-phishing emails (91% of cases) and malicious URLs (48%). Despite rising threats, many organizations focus budgets on conventional defenses. Effective APT protection requires deeper threat intelligence, behavior monitoring, and proactive defense strategies beyond basic antivirus solutions.

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