The current and potential impact of credential stuffing attacks is wide reaching and cannot be overstated. As long as usernames and passwords exist, criminals are going to target them, placing consumers, organizations, and their valuable information at risk.
Password sharing and recycling are the largest contributing factors in these accounts, which is why awareness programs explaining the risks related to shared and recycled passwords are so important.
In addition, there is a serious need for stronger authentication methods, such as multi-factor authentication, which will further protect accounts from attack.
Key takeaways include:
- Attack trends in the media sector over a 27-month period
- What organizations are seeing on a continual basis
- How credential stuffing attacks and account takeover activity in the media industry continue to grow at a steady pace