The Next Move Problem: Why Detection Alone Isn't Enough Anymore
Symantec, Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Today's threats don't stop after the first move-neither should your defenses
Today's ransomware operators are increasingly turning to living-off-the-land (LOTL) tactics-easily blending into legitimate system activity, dumping credentials and evading shortsighted defenses. Each year, more attackers are chaining together sophisticated tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) to infiltrate networks and hit as many systems as possible.
When one tactic fails, they pivot fast, pulling from step-by-step playbooks shared among seasoned operators and affiliates to keep their attack chains moving. In 2024, this kind of persistent agility cost organizations $4.88 million in breaches, a 10% increase from the previous year.