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184 – Why Hackers Target Stolen Credentials

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In this week’s episode, we’re unpacking a topic that’s crucial for anyone connected to the digital world: Why Hackers Target Stolen Credentials. From understanding the value behind those stolen usernames and passwords to exploring the dark web marketplaces where they’re traded, we’ll break it all down and look at what this means for your security.

Before we get into the topic, lets review this week’s top trending security news:

  • A UK IT provider faces hefty fines for ransomware breach

– https://ico.org.uk: Provisional decision to impose £6m fine on software provider following 2022 ransomware attack that disrupted NHS and social care services
– https://en.wikipedia.org: Credential Stuffing

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