Point of entry: Why hackers target stolen credentials for initial access

This sponsored article summarizes the increasing threat of stolen credentials and initial access brokers, citing ENISA and Verizon findings that credential theft via phishing, information-stealer malware (e.g., Redline, Vidar, Raccoon), brute-force attacks, malvertising and supply-chain compromises (e.g., SolarWinds) remain primary vectors for breaches; it concludes with recommended mitigations focused on stronger password policies and promoting Specops password security tools.