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Hackers Increasingly Prefer Fast and Low-Complexity Attacks

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Threat actors prefer low-complexity attacks over sophisticated ones; Credit union compliance officers should prioritize rapid response and well-trod techniques.

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Original Source Material

Incident Responders Detail Top Ransomware and Business Email Compromise Tactics There's no need to invest into sophisticated hacking operations when moving fast and exploiting well-trod techniques gives threat actors all the access they want. Threat actors are prioritizing "low-complexity entry points, rather than investing in sophisticated exploits," say incident responders.