06/10/2026
The hidden threat behind many cyberattacks: stolen credentials
When businesses experience ransomware attacks or data breaches, the root cause is often something far less visible—a stolen password.
Infostealer malware quietly infects devices and collects sensitive information such as login credentials, saved passwords, and session tokens. These tokens can allow attackers to bypass multifactor authentication (MFA) entirely, giving them access to systems without raising alarms.
What makes this threat especially dangerous is the delay. Stolen credentials may sit unused for days or weeks before attackers strike, making it difficult to connect cause and effect.
Once inside, attackers can:
Access email, cloud apps, and financial systems
Move laterally within networks
Deploy ransomware or extract sensitive data
How to reduce your risk:
✔ Use MFA across all accounts (prefer phishing-resistant methods)
✔ Apply least privilege access controls
✔ Keep systems and software up to date
✔ Deploy endpoint protection on all devices—including personal devices used for work
✔ Train employees to recognize phishing attempts
✔ Respond quickly to suspected credential compromise
Infostealer attacks are quiet—but their impact isn’t. A proactive, layered security approach is essential.
