The Most Overlooked Ransomware Defenses
We dig into key findings from our annual survey of more than 300 security leaders, including the role malware plays in ransomware attacks and the missing piece of incident response.
Roses Are Red(Line): Why Credential-Stealing Malware is Giving SOC Teams the Blues
One of the biggest challenges in ransomware prevention is the lack of visibility into credential-stealing malware. Get insights on how these infections work and why malware causes headaches for SOC teams.
Three Common Entry Points for Ransomware
Understanding ransomware entry points is critical to preventing attacks in the first place. We examine three common access points for ransomware and discuss how to close gaps in your prevention strategy.
Don’t Get Schooled by Cybercriminals: Back to School Cybersecurity Tips
The start of a new school year is the perfect time to freshen up on cybersecurity awareness. We offer insights on cyberattacks and breaches targeted at children and four back-to-school security tips.
Making the Internet a Safer Place: Celebrating Six Years of SpyCloud
In honor of SpyCloud’s 6th anniversary, we take a look at how we’re achieving our mission to make the internet a safer place and discuss the future of the fight against cybercrime.
Consumer or Fraudster? A Q&A with Fraud Prevention Experts
Fraud experts from SpyCloud and Aite-Novarica tackle recent trends, the rise in ATO, synthetic identities, and malware, and how to level the playing field against fraudsters.
Account Opening Fraud: High Risks and High-Risk Customers
Account opening fraud is a growing concern, especially for financial institutions. Being able to distinguish between legitimate users and fraudsters is critical to Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
CISOs Sound Off: Survey Shows CISO Challenges and Priorities
A survey of CISOs found key insights on challenges facing top security leaders, including protecting against ransomware, implementing Zero Trust models, and the need for automated solutions.
2022 Cybersecurity Industry Statistics: Account Takeover, Ransomware, Data Breaches, BEC & Fraud
Updated stats on the prevalence and cost of common cyberattacks including ATO, ransomware, and fraud for organizations and individuals.
Stolen Credentials, Ransomware & Human Error, Oh My: Key Takeaways from the Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report
SpyCloud breaks down intriguing insights from Verizon’s annual analysis of data breach causes, techniques, and motives.
The Critical Need to Protect Critical Infrastructure: Spotlight on Utilities
The stakes are high when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure. See the latest thinking on thwarting ransomware attacks against Utilities – and the ATO that often precedes them.
Shining a Light on the Identity Exposure of Fortune 1000 and FTSE 100 Enterprises
SpyCloud’s annual analysis of data from the criminal underground tied to Fortune 1000 and FTSE 100 companies offers insights into trends including password security and PII exposure – along with the growing danger of malware-infected devices.
Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right: How to Spot the Signs of Synthetic Identity Fraud
Synthetic identity fraud is a $20B problem, but it’s not impossible to prevent. We break down the 2 telltale signs. As it turns out, too much information is just as suspicious as not enough when it comes to detecting constructed identities.
Keeping Up with Compliance: New PCI DSS 4.0 Authentication Standards and What They Mean for You
The latest version of PCI DSS standards feature more robust requirements for passwords and authentication. We break down some of the requirements and how they could impact your organization.
What To Do If My Password Was Found in a Data Breach
When your password is exposed in a data breach, immediate action is necessary. We offer remediation steps and tips for creating strong passwords to secure online accounts.
Connecting the Dots: Fight Organized Retail Crime (ORC) With Recaptured Data
Criminals are going omni-channel with Organized Retail Crime. Learn more about this type of fraud and see how the digital and physical worlds can collide to solve ORC cases.
Lessons Learned From the Front Lines in the Fight Against Fraud
Leaders in fraud prevention share insights and experiences about how fraud teams enable revenue and foster collaboration from our MRC 2022 panel discussion.
Dusting for Fingerprints: How New Anti-Detect Browsers Spoof Real Users with Stolen Digital Fingerprints
The SpyCloud Research team takes an in-depth look at anti-detect browsers and how they are being leveraged alongside stolen credentials and cookies to bypass MFA and easily log into targeted accounts.
Top 5 Takeaways from SpyCloud’s Annual Identity Exposure Report
Credential exposure. Ransomware. Password reuse. Malware. This year’s report spotlights key trends our research team found from analyzing 15 billion credentials and PII assets we recaptured from the criminal underground in 2021.
Three’s a Crowd: Breaking Down Triangulation Fraud
As online shopping continues to boom, both consumers and retailers should be aware of triangulation fraud. Learn more about this tactic, how it works, and how you (and your business) can avoid getting caught up in it.
Balancing Act: Tackling the Top Ecommerce Fraud Challenges
The question, ‘is this a legitimate customer or a criminal?’ can be answered with a new approach to preventing fraud that goes beyond identity verification.
4 Ways Underground Data Helps Criminals Sneak Past Fraud Controls – And What You Can Do About It
Stolen data helps criminals sidestep fraud prevention measures. Now, SpyCloud can help enterprises use that same data to stop hard-to-detect fraud.
Putting Breach Data to Work in Fraud Prevention
For years, criminals have stolen and exploited consumers’ personal data. It’s time we make that same data work for us in the fight to prevent fraud.
Risky Business: Why a Strong Security Culture Should Be a Top Priority for All Bosses
Enterprise leaders and boards of directors are constantly juggling the multitude of responsibilities they have to the business. Our CEO, Ted Ross, explains why cybersecurity should be at the top of the list.
The Future of Passwordless Authentication Is…Probably More Passwords
We’d like to believe that passwords are just a hop-skip-jump away from being obsolete but the truth is, we’re still not quite ready for a passwordless world.
2021 Ransomware Defense Report: Breaking Down Key Findings
A summary of key findings from 250 U.S. Enterprise Security Leaders about the state of Ransomware Defense. Spoiler Alert: It’s not all bad news.
Rethinking Trust: Adapting to the Reality of Supply Chain Compromise
In an interconnected business world where organizations depend on hundreds of separate technologies and vendors, third-party access offers a reliably weak spot in any security posture.
Outsourcing Initial Access: Ransomware Groups Don’t Break In, They Log In.
Monetizing network access is not a new scheme, but the emergence of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operators has created a market for specialized actors called Initial Access Brokers (IABs).
Password Hygiene: A Prerequisite for Higher Education
Poor cybersecurity hygiene has made colleges & universities prime targets for ransomware. How can these institutions make security an educational priority?
5 Years of Risk: How Cybersecurity Threats Continue to Evolve
A look back at the threat landscape that experts were predicting over the last five years to see how the industry has changed – and what could be ahead.
Ransomware: A Global Threat with Local Consequences
As the U.S. federal government addresses the ransomware scourge, state and local governments are left unprepared and caught in the crosshairs.
As Cybersecurity Spending Balloons, So Do False Economies
Cybercrime and cybersecurity budgets are both on the rise. And yet, the largest security gaps for most organizations – solving for password reuse and remediating stolen credentials – are left wide open.
Ransomware May Be On Fire Now, But BEC Is Always Simmering
Despite being one of the oldest tricks in the cybercrime playbook, BEC scams comprised 43% of all losses in the US last year compared to 1% from ransomware.
60% Password Reuse: Password Security Needs a Forced Reset
The problem of password reuse demands a new framework for credential security – one in which users are blocked from choosing passwords that have ever been exposed.
Trends in MFA in a WFH World
Increased adoption of MFA is a good thing for cybersecurity, especially as remote work grows in popularity – and preference – but humans remain the weakest link.
I Just Called to Say… I’ve Taken Over Your Account
When it comes to identity theft, stolen phone numbers are often shrugged off. But the truth is, criminals want your phone numbers just as much as they want your passwords.
One for the Money, Two for the Show, $4.4M for the Ransomware Gang That Used ATO
Ransomware has reached crisis levels across all business sectors and across the globe. What’s fueling it? Two words: stolen credentials.
Everyone Loves Credentials: Highlights from the Verizon 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report
The use of stolen credentials obtained from other breaches and/or credential reuse was a consistent thread throughout most criminal activity last year.
Tips for Strong Passwords
What better occasion than World Password Day to share our top 5 tips for stronger passwords? These practices are the basis of a solid password framework for users and enterprises alike.
Telecom Companies Face Highest Risk for Cyber Attacks
Telecom companies are rich in data and have huge numbers of customers, both of which make them valuable targets for fraudsters. They’re also heavily exposed in data breaches.
Was It a Breach or Credential Stuffing?
We’ve noticed a trend where media headlines equate data breaches & credential stuffing. The difference is critical for companies like Zoom, Nintendo, and Spotify, who made headlines in 2020 for the wrong reasons & suffered brand damage as a result.
Breaking Down the SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack
It will be years – maybe decades – before we know the true extent of the fallout from the SolarWinds Orion software supply chain compromise. Based on what we know so far, SpyCloud has broken down the stages of this targeted, identity-based attack.
2021 Annual Credential Exposure Report
Surprise: If your password includes a keyword like “covid,” “election,” or “sourdough,” you’re in good company. Find out what else we’ve learned from the 1.5 billion stolen credentials our researchers have recovered over the last year.
3 Bad Habits That Increase Your Account Takeover Risk
Human nature makes us vulnerable to account takeover. Let’s dig into 3 very common bad habits and how they play into criminals’ hands.
2021 Report: Breach Exposure of the Fortune 1000
SpyCloud analyzed over 543 million breach assets tied to Fortune 1000 employees to illustrate the challenges enterprises face in preventing account takeover.
The 2021 Remote Workforce Security Report
Findings from our 2021 Remote Workforce Security Report: how companies are tackling the top threat vectors facing remote workers.
Botnets: The Information Stealers Mama Never Warned You About
Get the lowdown on botnets, networks of computers infected by malware. See why they’re dangerous and how to protect yourself.
Make Better Password Habits One Of Your New Year’s Resolutions
Let’s try something different from the usual losing weight and eating better. Here are 5 tips for stronger passwords in 2021.
2021 Cybersecurity Prediction: The Mingling of Work & Personal Accounts Will Lead to a Rise in Vulnerability
See why password reuse and shared devices – so common in 2020 – will create cybersecurity headaches well into 2021.
Is Multi-Factor Authentication Like a Splinter in Your Mind?
MFA keeping you up at night? It probably should. Check out these common MFA bypass techniques and why another layer of account protection is necessary.
Cryptography of the Cracking World
Dictionaries, combolists, rainbow tables…We explain the terms used within online “cracking communities” and what they mean for us as defenders.
The Merchant’s Prep Guide to 2020 Holiday Delivery Fraud
We dive into the creative ways criminals are targeting the convenient ecommerce features that were designed to benefit customers during the pandemic. At the core of it all is stolen data.
Out with the Old: It’s Time to Abandon Outdated Active Directory Password “Best Practices”
Many years’ worth of accumulated best practices have mostly helped strengthen Active Directory security, but a few long-standing beliefs about enforcing password policies are actually outdated.
Never Waste a Crisis: Best Practices for Managing Large-Scale Data Breaches
Questions to ask yourself as you prepare breach prevention & response plans, based on our conversations with CISOs who have survived major breaches that exposed customer data.
SpyCloud Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor for Identity Access Management and Fraud Detection
See why Gartner thinks we’re a Cool Vendor – and more about how we’re applying breach data to new use cases beyond ATO prevention.
Credential Stuffing vs. Password Spraying
Dig into the differences between these two common attack types, and how you can prevent account takeovers that stem from either one.
Surviving a Data Breach at Anthem: A CISO’s Perspective
The cost of a data breach in the healthcare industry is now at an all-time high: $7.13M. Roy Mellinger, former Anthem CISO, shares his perspective & lessons learned from their 2015 breach – takeaways that are relevant for security leaders from all industries.
Modernize Your Password Security Policy with Latest NIST Guidelines
Confused by the lastest NIST password guidelines? We’ve condensed the recommendations from NIST into an easy-to-follow guide to help you protect your employee and consumer accounts. Plus, learn how SpyCloud’s newest offering can help.
Unemployment Fraud: Who is Using Your Identity to Collect?
Criminals are using stolen credentials and PII to impersonate unemployed workers, diverting the funds from benefit claims into their own pockets. With $26 billion at risk, we provide recommendations for government agencies, fraud teams, employers and individuals on how to stop the bleed.
Preventing Cyberattacks in Government Supply Chains
Stolen credentials remain the #1 hacking tactic used to perpetrate data breaches. DIB suppliers must take strong measures to secure credentials and meet CMMC requirements.
The New Cracking Tools That Automate Credential Stuffing & Account Takeover
Here’s what you need to know about popular cracking tools including Vertex, Sentry MBA, SNIPR, and OpenBullet, along with custom and target-specific account checkers – plus how you can protect your users and yourself from attacks.
Discord’s Dark (Web) Side
Displaced darknet communities have found a new home on Discord. See what’s being sold and traded – and learn what to do if you happen to come across these activities.
The Latest from DoD’s Katie Arrington on CMMC – and Next Steps for DIB Suppliers Awaiting CMMC Audits
Recap of the takeaways from Ms. Arrington’s latest keynote + concrete advice from expert panelists on what to do now, before auditing begins.
A Deep Dive into the Verizon 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report
Stolen credentials are the top hacking tactic – for the fourth year running. Examine this + other trends from the 13th edition of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.
Fact vs. Hype: Zoom Credential “Leak” Analysis
The alleged credential “leaks” of Zoom accounts were created using textbook credential stuffing attacks & old compromised 3rd-party databases. See how Zoom responded to what we discovered.
Technical Analysis: Nintendo Account-Checking Crimeware
Since early April, attackers have compromised 160,000 Nintendo accounts. SpyCloud researchers have identified source code for an account checker tool that was custom-built to target Nintendo customers.
Analyzing 136,000 New Domains with COVID-19 Themes
SpyCloud researchers have compiled, enriched, and analyzed a list of over 136,000 hostnames and fully qualified domain names with COVID-19 or coronavirus themes from a variety of publicly-available feeds.
White House Issues Guidance on Remote Worker Security
For employees working from home, how does our new (hopefully) temporary situation introduce risk, including data theft? Password security is more critical than ever.
SpyCloud Research: Breach Exposure of the Fortune 1000
We were able to tie more than 412 million breach assets within the SpyCloud database to employees within the Fortune 1000, providing a snapshot of the breach exposure affecting major enterprises.
PSA: 9 Ways Attackers Are Capitalizing on COVID-19
Cybercriminals are profiting off of coronavirus fears. SpyCloud summarizes 9 tactics security professionals should be aware of.
Mobile Device Security, A Multi-Faceted Approach
Shedding light on mobile threats as well as potential solutions including mobile threat defense, zero trust frameworks, and account takeover prevention measures.
Ransomware Paralysis? Attacks Against Local Governments on the Rise While Prevention Efforts Lag
Ransomware attacks against local governments and utilities continue to pile up, and hackers are putting pressure on victims by threatening to leak data to the public domain.
The Challenges of Multi-Factor Authentication in Your Security Program
Understand MFA implementation and adoption challenges and learn steps you can take to strengthen its effectiveness.
SpyCloud Research: Analyzing 515,000 Leaked Telnet Credentials
SpyCloud researchers have obtained and analyzed a set of over 515,000 Telnet credentials and IP addresses associated with vulnerable hosts that were leaked on a popular criminal forum.
2020 Annual Credential Exposure Report
Our 2020 report shows that password reuse continues to be a serious problem, leaving enterprises and their customers vulnerable to account takeover (ATO).
2020 Prediction: The Death of the Password Rotation Policy
Periodic forced password changes are frustrating for users and counterproductive for security. Here’s why they’ll go the way of the dinosaurs in 2020.
Reduce Supply Chain Account Takeover Risk with SpyCloud Third Party Insight
SpyCloud’s latest product offering helps you reduce your risk of a data breach by monitoring your third party relationships for breach exposures and sharing that data to aid remediation efforts.
How to Boost Employee Engagement in Your Security Awareness Program
To commemorate National Cybersecurity Awareness month, we’re sharing 9 practical tips from enterprise CISOs on how to increase participation in security awareness programs.
The Dark Web Is as Innovative as Ever
The largest dark markets may have been seized, but they always seem to persist. Fortunately, they’re run by humans and humans make mistakes.
Detect and Reset Compromised Passwords with Active Directory Guardian
SpyCloud has released a new & improved version of Active Directory Guardian that makes it easier for organizations to align with NIST password guidelines and reset exposed passwords automatically.
What To Do When Your Password is Exposed in a Data Breach
If your password has been compromised in a data breach, what can you do to protect your accounts? Learn the 5 steps to remediate password exposure.
Is Account Takeover an Underrated Risk?
According to a recent study, many security leaders are focused on the wrong risks. Account takeover is a primary risk that deserves more attention.
How long would it take to crack your password?
Passwords are a primary barrier to entry into your accounts and personal data. Learn how they are cracked and what you can do to prevent it.
SpyCloud Wins Best in Show at Digital Banking 2019
Financial services institutions are searching for a more effective solution to prevent consumer account takeover, awarding SpyCloud Best in Show at Digital Banking 2019.
The Unavoidable Side Effect of BYOD
BYOD has its benefits, but it can also have serious implications. Learn how to defend your organization from the risks.
These Fraudsters Are Hungry for Account Takeover
Lower-tier criminals are taking over fast food accounts to reap hot and fresh rewards–on your dime. By now you’ve probably
Would You Like Pepper on That Hash?
To laymen, the strange lexicon surrounding password security only makes the topic less approachable. What is a salt? What is
How SpyCloud Plans to Spend $21 Million in New Series B Funding
We recently announced $21 million in new capital led by M12, Microsoft’s venture fund. Here’s how we plan to grow.
2018 Annual Credential Exposure Report
2018 was a busy year for hackers. Interested to see just how busy, our annual credential exposure report breaks all the breaches down by the numbers.
Our Perspective on the “Collection” Combo Lists
Just how big was the so called Collections #1 “superbreach”? Turns out it was only 1 of 7 totalling more than 8B username and password records, and we’ve got the data on all the records.
How the Grinch Carded Your Customers
This year, credit card fraud is down even though millennials are scoring more deals online. Here’s what that means for your organization.
The New Identity Crisis
Weak or reused passwords still pose a huge risk factor for account takeover but as newer authentication techniques evolve, criminals are adapting.
The Anatomy of Credential Stuffing
Credential stuffing attacks are on the rise. Learn more about how they’re done and what you can do to protect your organization.
Business Email Compromise (BEC) and Stolen Credentials
Business email compromise (BEC), has been used to defraud businesses out of over $3 billion. Know what to look for in these types of scams.
Why Old Passwords Still Matter
Old exposed passwords can do harm long after the initial compromise. Learn why you should be looking at old data, too.
What Is Corporate Account Takeover and What Can You Do to Prevent It?
Corporate account takeover is growing at an alarming rate. Find out what you should and shouldn’t do to prevent it.
Do Dark Web Monitoring Tools Work?
Do you ever wonder how the dark web works? Do you know what tools provide protection from what can happen in the dark web? We’ll break it down.
New Sextortion Scams Leverage Password Reuse
In a recent phishing attack, men around the globe are receiving a realistic email that could cost them thousands if they fall for it.
In Depth: The New Dark Markets
New markets on the dark web represent a shift in how underground goods are bought and sold. What does history have to say about how new markets will fare?
SpyCloud Hires CFO, Demonstrates Rapid Growth
Greater than 950 percent YoY rise in revenue indicates ATO prevention is a high priority for enterprises.
Transforming recaptured data to protect your business.