Initial access brokers involved in more attacks, including on critical infrastructure

The market for initial access brokers has blossomed over the past two years, making it easier for advanced adversaries to outsource the grunt work of intrusions and breach more targets, Check Point said in a report published on Monday.

The surge in the IAB ecosystem comes as nation-states increasingly use cyberspace to project power, according to the report.

Check Point urged policymakers and businesses to prioritize identity security, protect software supply chains and harden operational technology.

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