Why it matters:
- 7.4M+ hosts were compromised by infostealers in H1 2026, extracting over 1.7B credentials — making identity, not technical exploits, the primary entry point into enterprise networks.
- 19% of the 21,667 vulnerabilities disclosed in H1 2026 shipped with ready-made, functional exploit code, erasing the manual remediation window.
- Ransomware victim volume rose 45% period-over-period, even as payout rates fell to a record-low 28% — driving cartels toward larger individual demands against low-downtime sectors like Manufacturing and Healthcare.
Key Flashpoint Capabilities:
We prioritize primary-source intelligence and decisive action over generic, one-size-fits-all data feeds.
Primary Source Access
Beyond the open web. Analysts embedded in closed criminal forums and encrypted chats deliver verified intelligence before threats go public.
Vulnerability Analytics
Prioritization based on real-world exploitation — not theoretical risk — so teams know exactly what to fix first.
Operational Workflows
High-signal intelligence delivered directly into security workflows, enabling faster investigation and disruption of threats.
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