Deep Visibility into Malware-Compromised Data Can Strengthen Cyber Defenses
SpyCloud, a leading identity threat protection provider has released a new analysis of its darknet data repository, revealing that cybercriminals are increasingly finding ways to bypass endpoint protection systems. According to the report, 66% of malware infections occur on devices that already have endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions installed—highlighting the growing sophistication of modern attacks.
While EDR tools play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and responding to threats on enterprise devices, advanced infostealer malware is becoming adept at evading these defenses. Even with AI-powered detection and telemetry analysis, attackers are employing tactics such as polymorphic malware, memory-only execution, and the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities or outdated software to remain undetected.
The threat landscape is clearly intensifying. In 2024 alone, nearly half of corporate users experienced a malware infection. Additionally, malware accounted for 61% of all security breaches in the previous year. These statistics underscore the need for organizations to move beyond reliance on endpoint security tools alone and adopt a more layered cybersecurity strategy.
EDR and antivirus solutions are still essential, but they cannot block every attack. To prevent incidents from escalating into more serious threats such as ransomware or account takeovers, businesses must proactively address vulnerabilities and blind spots within their security infrastructure.
“When malware infections go unnoticed, the fallout can be devastating,” said Damon Fleury, Chief Product Officer at SpyCloud. “We’re in an arms race at the endpoint, with attackers constantly evolving to evade detection. SpyCloud fills a critical gap by identifying infostealer infections that EDR and AV systems miss, tracking stolen data on the dark web, and feeding that intelligence back into EDR systems to isolate affected devices and initiate remediation.”
SpyCloud’s integrations with EDR tools offer organizations an additional line of defense. Once malware extracts sensitive data—like login credentials, personally identifiable information (PII), or session cookies, cybercriminals can use that information as a foothold for deeper compromise. SpyCloud helps to disrupt this chain of events by detecting the data early, linking it to specific users, devices, and apps, and sending actionable intelligence to security teams for a swift response.
“As identity becomes the new security perimeter, organizations need more than just device-level protection. They need insight into what their endpoint tools might be missing,” Fleury added. “Our unique access to malware logs—often before they’re widely circulated—gives companies the upper hand to respond quickly and stop follow-on attacks like admin lockouts or ransomware deployment.”
To further explore how SpyCloud can enhance endpoint protection and support faster remediation of infections that evade traditional defenses, organizations are invited to attend SpyCloud’s virtual event on April 10. During the session, experts will unpack the data, explain attack chains, and demonstrate how SpyCloud’s EDR integrations perform in real-world use cases.
SpyCloud currently offers seamless integrations with leading EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike Falcon and Microsoft Defender, helping security teams bridge detection gaps and stay ahead of evolving threats.
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