The cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve at a pace that traditional defenses can’t keep up with. A recent report from Cyble has flagged 22 vulnerabilities currently under active exploitation, with several already linked to ransomware campaigns and privilege escalation attacks.
These vulnerabilities span widely used products and services — from enterprise-grade software to common IT tools — highlighting a painful truth: even the most reputable vendors can’t patch fast enough to keep ahead of attackers.
According to Cyble’s findings, these exploits are being leveraged to gain initial access, escalate privileges, and deploy ransomware payloads across organizations of all sizes. Threat actors are increasingly using vulnerability chaining — combining multiple flaws to bypass traditional endpoint defenses — which makes reactive approaches like “Detect and Respond” far less effective.
The Problem with ‘Detect and Respond’
For years, most businesses have relied on endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, next-gen antivirus, and other detection-based technologies. These solutions aim to spot malicious activity after it begins — but in a world where exploits can execute in milliseconds, that delay can be catastrophic.
EDR systems can’t always identify new exploits, especially zero-days or weaponized versions of old vulnerabilities. When these threats slip past detection, ransomware spreads before IT teams can respond, leading to downtime, data loss, and massive recovery costs.
A Better Way: Isolation and Containment
Instead of relying solely on detection, businesses must embrace a model built on Isolation and Containment. This strategy prevents unauthorized processes from ever executing malicious actions — even if vulnerabilities exist in the system.
That’s where AppGuard changes the game.
AppGuard is a proven endpoint protection solution with a 10-year track record of success across government and enterprise environments. Now available for commercial use, AppGuard’s patented technology prevents malware from executing by isolating applications and containing potential exploits before they can cause harm.
With AppGuard, even if an attacker manages to exploit an unpatched vulnerability, the payload simply can’t run. No alerts to chase. No damage to contain afterward. Just true prevention.
Why Businesses Need to Act Now
The Cyble report is a wake-up call. Attackers aren’t waiting for your systems to be patched. They’re actively scanning the internet for exploitable weaknesses, and once found, they strike fast.
By shifting from Detect and Respond to Isolation and Containment, businesses can eliminate entire categories of cyber risk — stopping ransomware and advanced threats before they start.
Take Action
If your business still relies on reactive defenses, it’s time to move forward. Talk with us at CHIPS about how AppGuard can protect your endpoints from the vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks now plaguing businesses worldwide.
Don’t wait for detection — prevent the attack from ever happening.
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