Last week’s tip about Credential Phishing mentioned Credential Stuffing. This type of cyber attack takes username/password pairs, or “credentials” from past data breaches, and attempts to use that same pair to gain access to other accounts for that user.
To stay safe:
- Use unique passwords for every account.
- Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible.
- Monitor for suspicious logins and unauthorized activity.
- Consider a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords.
Reusing passwords makes you an easy target. Stay one step ahead by keeping your credentials secure!
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