Infostealers Invade: Why Your Password is Basically a Free Sample Now
Infostealers are causing a surge in stolen credentials, posing unique challenges for organizations. Unlike phishing, they swipe a buffet of data from a single host, including credentials, browser data, and even your favorite cookie recipe. As personal devices double as work tools, infostealers slip past enterprise security like a sneaky cat burglar.
Hot Take:
Ah, stolen credentials and insider threats – it’s like the Cybersecurity Oscars, where the awards for “Best Cyber Criminal Performance” are handed out. While phishing might be taking a backseat, infostealers are the new cyber divas on the block, stealing the spotlight and your credentials. Meanwhile, insider threats are the unexpected plot twist nobody saw coming, featuring North Korean IT impersonators. Grab some popcorn; this cyber drama is just unfolding!
Key Points:
- Infostealers are the new stars of the stolen credentials show, outpacing phishing.
- Insider threats, including fake North Korean IT workers, are on the rise.
- Infostealers create unique challenges by collecting extensive user data.
- Phishing remains the top initial infection vector in cloud environments.
- Financially motivated attacks make up 55% of threat groups, targeting the financial industry the most.