Discover Compromised Credentials

Discover compromised credentials

Stolen credentials are the easiest route for threat actors to get into your network. Verizon’s 2024 DBIR reported that hackers use compromised account login information to gain unauthorized access, and then ransomware and malware to steal internal data for financial gains. This is why it’s so important to have a proactive strategy that detects the attacks before it’s too late.

This new Find compromised credentials of solutions combines the power of automation with human expertise to provide immediate, deep visibility into the threatscape. This speeds the response time from detecting an attack to neutralizing it, cutting down on false positives and investigation times for a more successful defense.

These solutions combine a wide array of capabilities to help you defend against insider threats. From detection of attackers stealing authorized credentials to mapping your attack surface, these tools help you find and mitigate the most severe risks.

How to Find Compromised Credentials and Protect Your Online Accounts

Finding compromised credentials enables you to monitor exposed credentials linked to specific systems-corporate portals, Jira instances, streaming services, etc. These credentials come from a wide range of sources including known breaches, anonymized dark web leaks, underground chatter, infostealer malware logs, and credentials sold in underground markets.

A common attack pattern is to first brute-force a password by trying thousands of combinations per minute to crack the password. Alternatively, attackers can use credential stuffers which are applications that run automated login attacks against the target’s API, using lists of previously cracked or de-hashed passwords.