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News alert: SpyCloud study shows Darknet identity exploitation arising to become a primary cyber risk
- SpyCloud's 2025 Annual Identity Exposure Report highlights the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as a primary cyber risk for enterprises.
- Cybercriminals are leveraging a sophisticated approach to identity exploitation by accessing data from multiple sources, posing a challenge to organizations' security measures.
- The collection of recaptured darknet data by SpyCloud has grown 22% in the past year, including over 53.3 billion distinct identity records.
- An individual's identity exposure is more extensive than traditional tools indicate, with attackers piecing together historical and present-day records to exploit vulnerabilities.
- On average, a single corporate user now has 146 stolen records linked to their identity, indicating the correlation of historical data to uncover enterprise access points.
- Consumer exposures are even higher, with an average of 229 records per consumer, including sensitive PII such as Social Security numbers and financial information.
- Cybercriminals are increasingly exfiltrating credentials through malware and utilizing stealthy tactics like infostealing to enable targeted data theft in enterprise attacks.
- SpyCloud's report also reveals a notable increase in password reuse, PII assets, and phishing activity, emphasizing the need for proactive identity threat protection measures.
- Businesses must evolve their cybersecurity strategies to address the expanding pool of exposed identity data and mitigate identity-based threats effectively.
- SpyCloud's holistic identity analytics provide a comprehensive view of identity risk, helping organizations strengthen their security posture and combat cybercrime.
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