38% of modern cyberattacks exploit stolen credentials and exposed connections due to non-integrated security tools.

Stolen credentials were involved in approximately 25% of ransomware attacks in 2025, up from an estimated 20% in 2024.

Analysis of over three million dark web posts shows stolen credentials far outpace credit card theft.

Stolen credentials are the second highest initial infection vector, making up 16% of investigations. This rise means stolen credentials were the second most common initial infection vector for the first time in 2024.