SpyCloud's 2025 Identity Exposure Report: The Scale And Hidden Risks Of Digital Identity Threats | HackerNoon
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The 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report reveals that enterprises face increasing risks from darknet-exposed identity data. Cybercriminals have advanced their methods, moving from isolated attacks to sophisticated exploitation of comprehensive identity data sourced from various breaches, malware, and phishing attacks. With SpyCloud reporting a significant growth in darknet data, organizations are urged to adopt a holistic security approach that addresses interconnected identity exposures. The surge in identity records and assets circulating among cybercriminals poses an urgent challenge that necessitates a shift in cybersecurity strategies.
SpyCloud's research indicates that cybercriminals have expanded their tactics beyond conventional account takeover. Attackers now have access to extensive identity data from multiple sources.
SpyCloud's collection of recaptured darknet data grew 22% in the past year, now encompassing more than 53.3 billion distinct identity records and over 750+ billion total stolen assets.
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