The 2023 Global Threat Report highlights how adversaries escalated operations through malware-free intrusions, social engineering, and rapid exploitation of vulnerabilities. Malware-free activity rose to 71% of detections, with interactive intrusions up 50% and access broker ads increasing 112%, fueling ransomware and eCrime growth. Nation-state threats were prominent: Russia conducted destructive cyber campaigns tied to the Ukraine war, China expanded espionage across nearly all sectors, and DPRK and Iran pursued cryptocurrency theft and lock-and-leak operations. Hacktivists exploited global conflicts to spread disruption. Recommendations emphasize identity and cloud protection, visibility into security gaps, and adversary-focused intelligence.

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