Hackers Exploit Top 10 Identity Tactics: Phishing to SIM Swaps

The article discusses the top 10 identity attack techniques used by hackers, emphasizing that most cyberattacks begin with compromised identities. The techniques include: 1. **Phishing and Spear-Phishing** - Fraudulent communication that mimics legitimate sources. 2. **Password Spraying** - Attempting common passwords on multiple accounts without triggering locks. 3. **Credential Stuffing** - Reusing stolen credentials across different services.

4. **Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) Phishing** - Capturing login credentials and session tokens through intermediaries. 5. **MFA Fatigue** - Manipulating users into approving MFA requests. 6. **Token Theft and Session Hijacking** - Using stolen tokens to bypass login steps. 7. **Kerberoasting** - Cracking service account passwords through Kerberos tickets. 8. **Golden Ticket/Silver Ticket Attacks** - Forging tickets to impersonate users or services.

9. **DCSync** - Retrieving password hashes directly from a domain controller. 10. **SIM Swapping** - Manipulating phone carriers to gain control over victims’ phone numbers. The article concludes by underscoring the need for enhanced security measures and identity threat intelligence to defend against these evolving attack methods.