Threat intel // Cody Kretsinger

June 16, 2026 9 min read

Vulnerabilities Are Now the #1 Way In. The Window to Fix Them Is Closing.

For the first time in 19 years, vulnerability exploitation has overtaken stolen credentials as the top breach vector. Here's what the Verizon DBIR is really saying and what to do about it.

Part 2: Threat Actors Don't Pick You. You Just Happen to Be There.

Opportunistic attacks at scale can impact any MSP client with exposed systems or weak controls. Without proper patching, MFA, and segmentation, vulnerabilities can be exploited en masse, leading to widespread breaches and serious liability.

Part 1: Threat Actors Don't Pick You. You Just Happen to Be There.

Threat actors don't need to target your clients directly, if access is exposed, it will be found, sold, and used. MSPs that ignore initial access risks leave clients vulnerable to opportunistic attacks and costly breaches.