Credential Stuffing
What is Credential Stuffing?
An attack where stolen username/password pairs are used to gain unauthorized access to user accounts across multiple platforms.
Expanded Explanation
Credential stuffing relies on reused credentials harvested from previous breaches. Automated tools test these credentials at scale. Ethical hackers simulate such attacks to evaluate password policies and detection capabilities.
Related Terms
Brute Force, Authentication, Password Reuse, Rate Limiting, MFA
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