The Secureworks® 2022 State of the Threat: A Year in Review report highlights ransomware as the primary strategic cyber threat in 2022. Key enablers included loaders and infostealers facilitating ransomware distribution. Exploitation of remote services emerged as the most common initial access vector for attackers. Hostile government-sponsored activity showed strong regional focus, targeting specific geopolitical areas. Although attackers increasingly employed defense evasion techniques, these offer detection opportunities. The report stresses the importance of proactive defense and continuous monitoring to counter evolving threats effectively.

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