Credential Theft (Dictionary Entry)

Owned by David Doret
Last updated: 19-04-2020
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Contexts

IAM, Information Security

Term

Credential Theft

Alternative Forms

  • Account Credential Theft

  • Valid Account Theft MITRE ATT&CK

Definitions

The action of acquiring account credentials without authorization potentially leading to the compromise of the account.

Related Terms

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Adversaries may steal the credentials of a specific user or service account using Credential Access techniques or capture credentials earlier in their reconnaissance process through social engineering for means of gaining Initial Access.

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