Cyber Snapshot Report: Go beyond the toolchain and build enterprise resilience
Even as machine-speed attacks dominate the headlines, Mandiant’s view from the frontline reveals that the vast majority of successful intrusions still stem from fundamental human and systemic failures. This operational break-down shows up pointedly in research from the M-Trends 2026 report. Exploits remain the most common initial infection vector for the sixth consecutive year at 32%, voice phishing surged to second place at 11%, and prior compromise was the number one confirmed vector for ransomware-related incidents, according to the report. To stay ahead, leaders should shift from prevention-focused strategies to an operating model where compromise is anticipated, exploitation is recognized [...]