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One-Third of New Vulnerabilities Exploited in 2025

4/25/2025

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In the first quarter of 2025, nearly one-third of newly disclosed vulnerabilities were swiftly exploited by attackers, as revealed by VulnCheck. The report uncovered 159 vulnerabilities under active attack, marking a significant rise from the previous year. Public-facing applications and network edge devices were primary targets, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced defense measures.

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In the first quarter of 2025, nearly one-third of newly disclosed vulnerabilities were swiftly exploited by attackers, as revealed by VulnCheck. The report uncovered 159 vulnerabilities under active attack, marking a significant rise from the previous year. Public-facing applications and network edge devices were primary targets, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced defense measures.