• Credential misuse, AI tools, and security blind spots help attackers move through breached networks faster than ever, CrowdStrike finds.

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  • CrowdStrike’s latest research shows that once attackers breach a network, they can gain full control in just 29 minutes. The study attributes this rapid takeover to three key factors: widespread credential misuse, the use of AI‑driven tools that automate lateral movement, and persistent security blind spots that delay detection. The findings underscore how quickly attackers can pivot from initial access to network domination, highlighting the need for stronger credential hygiene, real‑time monitoring, and AI‑aware defensive measures to slow or stop such intrusions.

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