Four Ways to Prevent Credential Theft and Credential-Based Attacks

This report outlines the rising prevalence and impact of credential theft—detailing common theft techniques (phishing, credential stuffing, brute force, infostealers, keyloggers, AD exploits), real-world consequences (data breaches, BEC, ransomware), and recommended mitigations including phishing-resistant MFA, IAM/ITDR, security awareness training, and continuous monitoring to detect anomalous credential usage.