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Passwords: The Weakest Link

Passwords: The Weakest Link
It’s one thing for someone to guess a password. It’s another for attackers to trick, trickle or coerce them out of you. The paths to credential theft are many, and often subtle.

Common attack vectors

Phishing and social engineering

A convincing email or login page can coax a user into giving up credentials. Spoofed domains and corporate lingo make it even harder to spot.

Credential stuffing & reuse

Once attackers have one breached password, they test it across many systems. Reuse gives them easy access.

Keyloggers and malware

If a device is infected, every keystroke can be captured, including master passwords.

Data breaches and leaks

Credentials from other sites are often publicly dumped or traded. Attackers trawl these for matches.

External exposure via vendors

Partners or contractors with weak security may become a backdoor into your systems.

What your business can do now

  • Use multifactor authentication everywhere
  • Monitor for credential leaks
  • Encourage or enforce unique passwords
  • Educate staff on phishing awareness
  • Conduct regular password audits

In our webinar, we’ll show attack paths, real-world examples, and how to shield your organisation.

Reserve your seat for our upcoming webinar!

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