Darktrace's annual threat report reveals that last year's most impactful cyberattack campaigns exploited vulnerabilities in edge devices, particularly those related to Ivanti Connect Secure and Policy Secure appliances, as well as Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks firewalls. These edge devices, often serving as the first line of defense, have been increasingly targeted by threat groups due to the critical access they provide once breached. The report highlights the rapid exploitation of zero-day and n-day vulnerabilities, emphasizing the challenges organizations face in timely patch management amid increased threats from both nation-state and financially motivated attackers. Matt Kapko has more.