Initial Access Brokers Exploit Compromised Credentials for Cybercrime
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🔐✨ Initial Access Brokers (IABs) exploit compromised credentials to facilitate cybercrime. IABs act as intermediaries in the cybercrime ecosystem, breaking into corporate networks and selling access to other attackers, akin to high-tech locksmiths. A recent incident involving Amazon Web Services (AWS) highlighted their methods, where attackers stole over two terabytes of sensitive data and sold access through private channels. Compromised credentials are particularly valuable, accounting for 19% of all breaches, as seen in high-profile incidents involving companies like Geico and ADT. To combat this threat, organizations are encouraged to utilize threat intelligence tools and enforce strong password policies to protect against credential-based attacks and reduce vulnerability to IABs.
