As part of the Cyber Security Awareness Training I deliver, I always emphasise that any credentials people are entrusted with have a value and should be protected accordingly. Here is the proof of that statement – credentials for sale:
‘Russian Market’ emerges as a go-to shop for stolen credentials – BleepingComputer
Your Takeaway
Here is a quick primer for you to read so you too can understand that the simple username and password have a value to you and to the threat actor, which makes looking after them important:
For added peace of mind many of our clients have opted into our Security Operation’s Centre, for continuous credential monitoring and alerting.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
Further Reading
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