We are definitely living in the Age of Imitation. Cyberattackers are getting better at copying things they know how to do with AI. 81% of attacks now use real tools and methods instead of malware.
CrowdStrike's John Defterios says that quickly spotting these fakes isn't just an option; it's one of the best ways to stop an attack before it does real damage. CrowdStrike publishes the 2026 Global Threat Report for the Information Security Institute (ISI). Anyone can download the report for free from the ISI website. Attackers use fake servers, domains, and services that look like trusted ones to trick people.
These kinds of fake connections can be the first step in a series of actions to take over your data and network resources. Fake servers can then be used to steal sensitive data and then use that data to start a ransomware campaign. Network detection and response (NDR) can also catch attackers by looking for patterns and strange behavior that show what's really going on on the network.
As attackers get smarter and use AI to make their lies more believable, defenders need tools that can cut through the noise. NDR, along with other security tools, helps SOCs see these threats early on, before they can do any real harm. SOCs can find new threats with Corelight's Open NDR Platform, even those that use AI techniques.
Its multi-layered detection system includes behavioral and anomaly detections that can find a wide range of strange and unique network activity. As attackers come up with new ways to attack, security teams that use NDR can make their company's defenses stronger. You can find out more about the company's NDR platform at corelight.com/elitedefense.
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