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🤯 1.8 BILLION compromised credentials. A new article from Infosecurity Magazine, featured in the latest Five Nines newsletter, presents a sobering analysis of the evolving threat landscape. The Flashpoint "Global Threat Intelligence Index" reveals a staggering 800% increase in infostealer attacks in the first half of 2025, resulting in the compromise of 1.8 billion credentials. This article provides a strategic deep-dive for security leaders, illustrating how stolen credentials are the primary fuel for a cascade of other cybercrime activities, including the 179% rise in ransomware breaches. It underscores the need for a proactive security posture focused on protecting identities, mitigating vulnerabilities, and building a resilient defense against the interconnected threats of today's digital world. Find the full article in the Five Nines and fortify your defenses against the new wave of cyberattacks. https://lnkd.in/e6D5Ndk2 #Cybersecurity #CredentialTheft #IAM #Acsense