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Password Plunder: Cybercrime’s Perfect Heist Hits Triple Threat!
Credential theft is now a top priority for cybercriminals, with password store attacks skyrocketing from 8% in 2023 to 25% in 2024. It’s like they’ve found a new favorite hobby—stealing your digital keys! Picus Labs’ Red Report 2025 offers insights into these alarming trends and how to defend against them.
Hot Take:
Looks like cybercriminals have been binge-watching “Ocean’s Eleven” because they’re turning password theft into a full-blown heist movie! In a world where credential stores are like Fort Knox, hackers are proving to be the Danny Ocean of the cyber realm. Time to lock up those passwords and maybe even get George Clooney on speed dial!
Key Points:
- Credential theft through malware has increased threefold, from 8% in 2023 to 25% in 2024.
- 93% of attacks rely on just 10 of the over 200 MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
- SneakThief infostealers are the new “perfect heist” malware, stealthily exfiltrating data.
- AI hasn’t revolutionized cybercrime yet, although it’s great for making efficient phishing emails.
- Proactive defense and validation remain key to thwarting modern cyber threats.
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