Exploits remain the leading entry point for attackers for the sixth consecutive year, according to Mandiant’s M-Trends 2026 report, which draws on more than 500,000 hours of incident response work conducted in 2025. The data shows attackers speeding up their internal hand-offs, shifting away from email phishing, and targeting backup and virtualization infrastructure with greater precision. Initial infection vector 2025 (Source: Mandiant) Voice phishing surges as email phishing continues to decline Voice phishing climbed to … Continue reading Attackers are handing off access in 22 seconds, Mandiant finds