Your Biggest Cyber Threat Might Already Have Your Keys
Cybercriminals aren’t smashing windows anymore. They’re walking right through the front door—using stolen login credentials.
This type of attack, called identity-based intrusion, is exploding. Instead of brute force, hackers steal passwords, trick employees with fake login pages, or flood your team with login requests until someone hits “Approve.”
In 2024, 67% of serious security incidents came from stolen credentials. If it happened to MGM and Caesars, you better believe it can happen in Grand Rapids or Flint.
How They’re Getting In
- Phishing Emails: Employees get tricked by fake login pages.
- SIM Swaps: Hackers steal 2FA text messages.
- MFA Fatigue: Login request overload until someone approves.
- Third-Party Breaches: Help desks and vendors get compromised.
How to Stop Them
You don’t need an IT department the size of Ford’s. Just start here:
- Use App-Based MFA: Way more secure than SMS codes.
- Train Your Crew: They’re smart—just need to know what to look for.
- Limit Access: Not everyone needs admin rights.
- Go Passwordless or Use a Manager: Strong logins = fewer problems.
Let’s Lock the Doors Together
Michigan’s factories are modernizing fast. But that means new risks. At Watchdog Cyber, we help manufacturers build defenses that keep the bad guys out—without slowing production down.
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