Credential Stuffing How To Put An End To It
                     Credential Stuffing: How To Put An 
End To It
-Mayur Rele
Credential Stuffing
Credential stuffing is one of the 
most common cybersecurity 
threats that many applications 
face today. 
Virtually, any application with a 
login page is usually targeted for 
credential stuffing. 
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The effect of credential stuffing
● Credential stuffing can be devastating as it is caused by breaching 
another site.
●  It is often used to commit fraud by making an unlawful purchase 
from the account.
● The attacker can also resell the account in the black market or used 
it to spread wrong information, malware, fake comment, and revies 
on other platforms.
●  This often destroys the image of many brands and leads to 
financial damages. 
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Make use of multi-factor-
authentication
Multi-factor authentication is an 
electronic authentication that 
requires individuals to provide 
two or more credentials before 
their identity can be 
authenticated in information 
technology.  
A good way put various 
obstacles to hackers who might 
want to penetrate your site and 
ensure maximum 
protection,”Mayur Rele says.    4
 
Adopt risk-based authentication
● Risk-base authentication is the application of stringency to the 
authentication process.
●  It is also used to calculate risk based on a built-in set of rules.this 
are often related to the user’s identity details, geo-velocity, data 
sensitivity, and many more. 
● Risk-based authentication is often used when there is a high-risk 
scenario and the site wants their customer to use customized 
password security. 
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