The Record reports password-related identity attacks continue to be a leading method of cyberattacks despite more sophisticated methods coming online, according to Microsoft. The technology company looked at current cybersecurity issues in its Digital Defense Report 2025 and found hackers are seeking multiple methods to obtain credentials, including IT scams and infostealing malware, based on trends from July 2024 to June 2025. Taking over victims’ accounts stood out in a time when ransomware, AI and nation-state attacks are gaining prevalence in the cybercrime world.
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