The time between a vulnerability being discovered and its exploitation by attackers (time to exploitation) decreased by 62%, from 47 days in 2023 to just 18 days in 2024.
The time between a vulnerability being discovered and its exploitation by attackers (time to exploitation) decreased by 62%, from 47 days in 2023 to just 18 days in 2024. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by ReliaQuest in January 2025. The original data appears in Racing the Clock: Outpacing Accelerating Attacks. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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The time between a vulnerability being discovered and its exploitation by attackers (time to exploitation) decreased by 62%, from 47 days in 2023 to just 18 days in 2024. This data was published by ReliaQuest.
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This statistic comes from Racing the Clock: Outpacing Accelerating Attacks, published by ReliaQuest on January 1, 2025. You can view the original report at Racing the Clock: Outpacing Accelerating Attacks - ReliaQuest.
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