Monitor compromised passwords

Each year, hundreds of millions of usernames and passwords are leaked from websites or apps that get breached. These stolen credentials end up on the dark web, a hidden corner of the internet where they are bought and sold for use in cybercrime activities.

Monitor compromised passwords tools and services allow you to check if your credentials are exposed in known breaches. They compare your passwords against databases of leaked credentials and alert you if there is a match. However, this does not mean that your password was the one that got breached – it could be just a coincidence. If you see your own password in this report, it’s important to change it immediately.

Detect stolen login credentials

The threat from leaked credentials is widespread and presents a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. These breaches put executives at risk and erode customer trust. They can also lead to unauthorized access and a slew of other security issues.

The best way to prevent a data breach caused by compromised passwords is to use strong authentication mechanisms, such as FIDO2 or hardware tokens. These mechanisms provide an extra layer of defense that can’t be spoofed or bypassed by hackers. Additionally, it is essential to establish a baseline of normal behavior for users and devices in your organization. UEBA can help by detecting deviations from this baseline, such as unusual login attempts or changes in device and user access patterns. This allows you to quickly detect, prioritize, and respond to risks like lateral movement, privilege escalation, and credential swapping.