Phishing & fraudhigh
Phishing reclaims the top initial access spot, attackers experiment with AI tools
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2023-20198 | Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation in Cisco IOS XE Web UI (Actively Exploited) | 10.0 | 100% | KEV | KEV |
| CVE-2025-20393 | Improper Input Validation in Cisco Secure Email and Web Appliances Allows Root Commands | 10.0 | 32% | KEV | KEV |
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Phishing returned as the leading method attackers used to break into organizations in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for over a third of engagements where initial access could be determined, according to Cisco Talos.
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