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Training Camp • Cybersecurity Glossary
A shadow credential refers to account credentials that have been exposed due to a data breach, which can be used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to systems or accounts.
Shadow Credential Definition: A shadow credential refers to account credentials that have been exposed due to a data breach, which can be used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to systems or accounts.
Shadow Credential refers to compromised login credentials obtained by cybercriminals through data breaches or phishing attacks. These credentials are typically used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to systems or accounts. Organizations must actively monitor for the use of shadow credentials to detect and prevent potential security breaches.
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