Brute forcing user credentials is one of the easiest ways for hackers to get access to protected resources. The fewer password and access protection measures an organization has in place, the easier it is to steal or guess credentials. During the pandemic and the switch to remote work, the security posture of many organizations weakened. As a result, the amount of brute force attacks spiked from 13% in 2019 to 31.6% in 2020 according to a Kaspersky report [PDF]. And that’s why now is the perfect time to review and enhance your cybersecurity posture.
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