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CrowdStrike Warns APAC of Faster, Stealthier Cyberattacks

CrowdStrike’s 2026 Global Threat Report warns that APAC organisations are now facing cyberattacks that move at unprecedented speed, with the average eCrime breakout time shrinking to 29 minutes in 2025. The report highlights a dramatic shift toward malware‑free attacks—82% of detections lacked malicious code—and an 89% surge in AI‑enabled adversaries. Recent breaches such as Australia’s YouX platform, which exposed driver’s licence data, illustrate how identity information fuels synthetic identities and rapid account takeover. Zero‑day exploits also rose 42%, underscoring the need for faster detection and response.