Why access brokers have stubbornly remained successful
Anna Pham of Huntress joins Safe Mode to discuss the current landscape of initial access brokers and how their tactics continue to support ransomware operations. She explains that attackers are still finding success with drive-by downloads, Trojanized installers, fake browser updates, click-fix attacks, exposed RDP, VPN weaknesses, and vulnerable edge devices. The conversation also covers how access is monetized, what defenders can look for before ransomware deployment, and why limited endpoint visibility often leaves organizations exposed. Fam emphasizes that basic cyber hygiene still…
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