5 Tips to Defend Against Access Brokers This Holiday Season

CrowdStrike's blog discusses the increased threat posed by access brokers during the holiday season, highlighting their role in the eCrime ecosystem by selling victim access to other cybercriminals. The blog explains that these brokers exploit seasonal staffing changes and distractions to launch social engineering campaigns, harvest credentials, and facilitate ransomware attacks. CrowdStrike observed a 147% rise in access broker advertisements from mid-2022 to mid-2023, indicating their growing prevalence. To combat these threats, organizations are advised to strengthen identity protection, enhance cloud security, and invest in threat intelligence to understand adversaries better. The blog underscores the importance of preparedness through regular security exercises and monitoring for suspicious activity to mitigate risks associated with access brokers, ensuring a secure holiday season.