On June 7th, according to the latest statistics released by security company Skybox, a total of 25,096 vulnerabilities were discovered in 2022, compared to 20,196 discovered in 2021, an increase of 25% year-on-year, the largest increase since 2017.
A total of 25,096 vulnerabilities were discovered in 2022, with a 25% year-on-year increase.
In the vulnerabilities reported in 2022, 80% were of "medium" and "high" severity, while 16% were "critical" vulnerabilities.
A total of 25,096 vulnerabilities were discovered in 2022, with a 25% year-on-year increase.
Ran Abramson, a threat intelligence analyst at the organization, said, "2022 has been a record-breaking year for vulnerabilities, with attackers targeting the most sensitive assets and attempting to increase their destructive power. The breadth and depth of attacks have increased, and it is more important than ever for companies and organizations to shift their mindset from passive defense to proactive containment."
IT Home hereby attaches the detailed original report from Skybox for interested users to access for in-depth reading.