Closing the security blind spots that are a prime entry point for attacks
Many organizations underestimate the risks posed by overlooked security gaps. Breaches often stem from unpatched firewalls, dormant accounts, and misconfigurations rather than sophisticated attacks. Attackers increasingly exploit compromised identities, allowing them to access systems through trusted channels.
- ▪Unpatched firewalls and rogue endpoints are common vulnerabilities that attackers exploit.
- ▪Many breaches begin with overlooked security issues rather than advanced threats.
- ▪Compromised identities allow attackers to blend in with normal user activity.
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Pro Closing the security blind spots that are a prime entry point for attacks Opinion By Yaz Bekkar published 29 May 2026 Unpatched firewalls continue to give threat actors their golden opportunity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter What if the biggest cybersecurity risk is not the attack you fear most, but the weakness you forgot or never knew was there?Many organizations worry that the next breach will come from a highly sophisticated attack so advanced that nothing could have stopped it.
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