Webinar: Addressing the Rising Threat of Compromised Credentials as a Primary Access Point to Your Network
Cybercriminals have evolved their tactics, eliminating the need for advanced exploits or vulnerabilities. Today, they primarily rely on stolen credentials to gain unauthorized access to systems.
On July 9th at 2:00 PM ET, a live webinar will be conducted by BleepingComputer and SC Media, featuring identity security expert Darren Siegel from Specops Software, part of Outpost24. The focus will be on the increasing trend of network breaches facilitated by simple credential usage.
The webinar, titled “Stolen Credentials: The New Front Door to Your Network,” aims to clarify the underlying mechanics of credential-based attacks and to provide actionable insights for preventing such incidents.
With specialization in password security and authentication controls, Specops Software assists organizations in guarding against modern identity threats and credential-centric attacks.
This informative session will highlight how attackers are transitioning from exploiting system vulnerabilities to leveraging credential abuse on a large scale, discussing the evolution of the infostealer economy and effective defense mechanisms that enterprises can adopt to combat these prevalent threats.
Recent years have seen a significant increase in infostealer malware campaigns, resulting in the theft of billions of credentials from compromised systems, thus fueling a thriving cybercrime ecosystem.
These attacks have become commonplace, with threat actors frequently acquiring stolen credentials at low prices through platforms such as Telegram and dark web marketplaces.
Additionally, credential theft methods include password-spray attacks targeting Microsoft 365, exploiting weak multi-factor authentication (MFA) implementations via adversary-in-the-middle phishing kits, and executing brute-force attacks on VPN portals for initial access.
The forthcoming webinar will address the following key topics:
- How infostealers acquire and disseminate login credentials
- Techniques utilized to evade MFA and hijack user sessions
- Methods for detecting compromised accounts and recovering from breaches
- Approaches to strengthening identity surfaces and preventing lateral movement within networks
The event will be hosted by key figures from the cybersecurity community, including Lawrence Abrams from BleepingComputer, Adrian Sanabria from SC Media, and Darren Siegel from Outpost24.
This is an invaluable opportunity to acquire practical insights and defensive strategies from industry experts.
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