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Understanding Credential Stuffing: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat

Understanding Credential Stuffing: A Growing Cybersecurity Threat

Credential stuffing is a cyberattack technique that uses stolen username-password pairs across multiple platforms, posing financial and operational risks. Passwordless authentication, which uses user-specific data or devices rather than passwords, offers a solution. This method eliminates password vulnerabilities, heightens security, reduces user dependency, and improves user experience. Additionally, strategies like Multi-Factor Authentication, activity monitoring, and rate limiting complement passwordless authentication to provide comprehensive protection against credential stuffing.

Source: securityboulevard.com –

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