Compromised credentials turn authentication into an attack path. When an attacker signs in with a real username and password, the first move can look like ordinary access rather than a breach in progress. That gives attackers room to take over accounts, enter cloud and SaaS applications, escalate privileges, move laterally, and reach sensitive data before the organization confirms the login was malicious. Third-party breaches, infostealer malware, password reuse, and session theft keep a live supply of exposed credentials in circulation.
Based on a survey of 872 cybersecurity professionals, this report examines the operational gap at the center of credential security. Most organizations recognize compromised credentials as a primary attack vector. Far fewer can identify exposed active credentials and remediate them before attackers turn exposure into compromise.
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