Leaked Credentials Up 160%: What Attackers Are Doing With Them

Leaked credentials have surged by 160% in 2025, accounting for 22% of data breaches, according to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report. Cyberint, now part of Check Point, uses automated systems and AI agents to monitor the open, deep, and dark web for leaked credentials, enabling rapid detection and response. Organizations should implement strong password policies, SSO, MFA, rate limiting, PoLP, and phishing awareness training, while also monitoring exposure to mitigate the impact of credential theft.