How PAM Safeguards Against Insider Threats: Preventing Data Breaches, Misuse of Privileges, and Beyond
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The Role of Third Parties and Machine Credentials in 2025’s Major Data Breaches
May 06, 2025
AI Security / Enterprise IT
In the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), it wasn’t just ransomware or zero-day exploits that caught attention; rather, it was the underlying factors that enabled these incidents. Two significant contributors to this year’s most severe breaches emerged: third-party vulnerabilities and machine credential misuse. The report revealed that third-party involvement in breaches surged from 15% to 30% year-over-year. Simultaneously, cybercriminals increasingly leveraged machine credentials and unmanaged machine accounts to infiltrate systems, escalate privileges, and steal sensitive data. The takeaway is clear: protecting only employee accounts is no longer sufficient. To effectively combat modern threats, organizations must implement a comprehensive security strategy that encompasses all identities—human, non-employee, and machine.
The Escalating Threat of Third-Party Risks
Today’s enterprises operate within a complex network of partnerships, including contractors, vendors, and more.
AI Security / Enterprise IT
Today’s enterprises operate within a complex network of partnerships, including contractors, vendors, and more.
Third Parties and Machine Credentials: Key Contributors to 2025’s Security Breaches May 06, 2025 AI Security / Enterprise IT The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) revealed that the most pressing issues in this year’s data breaches weren’t the sensational headlines of ransomware attacks or zero-day vulnerabilities, but rather…
The Role of Third Parties and Machine Credentials in 2025’s Major Data Breaches
May 06, 2025
AI Security / Enterprise IT
In the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), it wasn’t just ransomware or zero-day exploits that caught attention; rather, it was the underlying factors that enabled these incidents. Two significant contributors to this year’s most severe breaches emerged: third-party vulnerabilities and machine credential misuse. The report revealed that third-party involvement in breaches surged from 15% to 30% year-over-year. Simultaneously, cybercriminals increasingly leveraged machine credentials and unmanaged machine accounts to infiltrate systems, escalate privileges, and steal sensitive data. The takeaway is clear: protecting only employee accounts is no longer sufficient. To effectively combat modern threats, organizations must implement a comprehensive security strategy that encompasses all identities—human, non-employee, and machine.
The Escalating Threat of Third-Party Risks
Today’s enterprises operate within a complex network of partnerships, including contractors, vendors, and more.
Surge in Leaked Credentials: Up 160%—Understanding the Tactics of Cyber Attackers
Leaked Credentials Surge by 160%: Unpacking the Threat Landscape August 8, 2025 Identity Protection / Endpoint Security The digital landscape has witnessed a striking surge in credential leaks, a development that carries profound implications for organizations across sectors. Though the immediate ramifications may not be overtly apparent, the long-term effects…
Surge in Leaked Credentials: Up 160%—Understanding the Tactics of Cyber Attackers
Hackers Considering Defection to Russia? Avoid Searching “Defecting to Russia” Online.
Former U.S. Soldier Arrested in Cybercrime Probe In a striking turn of events, former U.S. soldier Wagenius was arrested on December 20 and charged with multiple federal offenses related to hacking and extortion. His activities drew law enforcement’s attention starting just days earlier on December 12 when a new laptop…
Chinese Salt Typhoon Breached US National Guard Network for Months
The Chinese APT group known as Salt Typhoon reportedly penetrated the network of a U.S. state’s Army National Guard for nearly nine months, from March 2024 to December 2024. This breach was highlighted in a June memo from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), raising alarms about the security of…
Chinese APT Breaches U.S. Army National Guard Network
Salt Typhoon Breach: Chinese APT Compromises U.S. Army National Guard Network Pierluigi Paganini July 16, 2025 China-linked APT Salt Typhoon Breaches U.S. Army National Guard Network A recent Department of Defense (DoD) report reveals that the China-associated hacking group known as Salt Typhoon has successfully infiltrated a U.S. Army National…
KT Invests in W1tr for Cybersecurity Over the Next Five Years
KT to Invest Over $724 Million in Cybersecurity Following SK Telecom Data Breach In response to heightened consumer concerns following a substantial data breach at SK Telecom, South Korean telecommunications leader KT has announced a commitment to invest more than 1 trillion won (approximately $724 million) over the next five…
Canadian Telecom Targeted by Suspected Chinese State Hackers
The Canadian telecommunications sector has recently faced a significant security breach, allegedly orchestrated by state-sponsored hackers from China. These cyber actors exploited a critical vulnerability that had been patched 16 months earlier, compromising a major telecommunications provider in Canada, as confirmed by officials from both the Canadian and U.S. governments.…
Israel Claims Iran Is Exploiting Security Cameras for Espionage
The recent escalation of hostilities in Israel has coincided with Iran implementing strict restrictions on internet access for its citizens. This move appears aimed at obstructing access to vital information while redirecting users toward local applications that may lack adequate security measures. Complications have mounted as the hacking group Predatory…
