Consequences
Falling victim to credential attacks can have far-reaching effects on an organization, compromising data integrity and financial stability.
- Data Breaches—Compromised credentials give attackers access to sensitive data across the company, risking theft of personal, financial, and intellectual property and damaging trust and reputation.
- Financial Loss—Unauthorized access through stolen credentials can result in direct financial losses through fraudulent transactions or financial fraud.
- System Compromise—Once inside the network, attackers can expand their reach, compromising additional systems and facilitating the spread of malware, including ransomware, which can paralyze organizational operations.