Despite FIDO tokens, passkeys, and biometrics, the vast majority of logins worldwide still rely on passwords. Attackers know this, and they also know that human nature favors reusing memorable strings across multiple accounts. A single compromise therefore creates a pivot point into e-mail, cloud storage, or even corporate VPNs. Until password dependence truly ends, defenders must assume their users’ credentials will someday surface outside the firewall. The Life Cycle of a Credential Breach Initial compromise – Phishing, malware, or misconfigured …
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