Cybercriminals attack enterprises through user identities, says IBM
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting user identities to launch attacks on enterprises, a new report from a global tech company, IBM, has disclosed.
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Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting user identities to launch attacks on enterprises, a new report from a global tech company, IBM, has disclosed.
In 2023, X-Force saw attackers increasingly invest in operations to obtain users' identities – with a 266% uptick in info stealing malware,
More attackers are using valid accounts to infiltrate networks, which makes it hard for IT teams to distinguish between legitimate identity use and unauthorized misuse, warn IBM security researchers. Other trends include an increase in Linux threats and a decrease in zero-day vulnerabilities.
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A new report from IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence highlights an emerging global identity crisis as cybercriminals double down on exploiting user identities to compromise enterprises worldwide.