Analysis of Top MITRE ATT&CK Techniques in 2024

The document is a technical report titled 'Red Report 2025', which provides a detailed analysis of the most prevalent tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) observed in cyber threats over the previous year. Compiled by Picus Labs, the report examines over 1 million malware samples and identifies the top ten MITRE ATT&CK techniques that were most frequently employed by adversaries. The report outlines key findings, including a significant increase in credential theft tactics, which surged from 8% to 25% in prevalence. It highlights the sophistication of modern infostealer malware, exemplified by the fictitious 'SneakThief' malware, which utilizes advanced techniques such as process injection and encrypted communications to infiltrate networks and exfiltrate data. The report emphasizes the need for organizations to adopt proactive security measures, including continuous validation of security controls and adaptive threat hunting, to effectively counter these evolving threats. Additionally, it discusses the implications of these findings for security teams in prioritizing their defenses against the most common attack strategies.