![]() In this case, the exploit identified was “zero-click”, meaning a recipient of a malicious message would not even have to open the attachment for their device to be infected, and would allow the hackers to run their own code – including installing the spyware component of Pegasus. Fundamentally, its users have access to a range of Apple and Android vulnerabilities that would allow them to exploit a range of native applications – often as simple as trying to open a file sent in an email or over text message, or clicking on a link that opens in Safari or another web browser. Pegasus uses a range of exploits to gain access to a device and these can be tailored to the target or attack campaign. Crucially, they need technology that can interrupt malicious activity autonomously, before data gets into the wrong hands. Erecting a ‘wall’ around the perimeter will not work against advanced attacks – defenders need technology that can identify when vulnerabilities – even those humans never knew existed – are being exploited. That’s why cyber security defenses must work on the assumption that the breach has already happened, rather than trying to stop the threat from getting in. ![]() In today’s threat landscape, human security teams cannot be expected to anticipate every single way their technology could be exploited. What about the unknown weaknesses which have not yet been spotted? Patching by itself is also an inadequate defense because it only deals with known vulnerabilities, and is always effectively one step behind. ![]() It cannot interrupt an attack which has successfully begun moving within the system and exfiltrating sensitive data. What’s more, whilst patching addresses the vulnerability, it cannot mitigate a vulnerability that has already been exploited or a breach that has already happened. As soon as defenders patch a vulnerability, a new one is identified. ![]() Attackers are innovative and increasingly professional in their approach, coming at organizations from all angles and investing both time and money into finding new entry points. The complexity of the digital world is such that complete visibility is incredibly difficult to achieve – perhaps impossible for humans to do alone. But today, patching is a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. ![]()
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