Elastic Global Threat Report Breakdown: Credential Access

The Elastic Global Threat Report highlights credential access as a significant tactic in cybersecurity threats, representing about 10% of observed techniques, with a particular focus on on-premise Windows, Linux, and MacOS systems. The report identifies 17 MITRE ATT&CK techniques and 28 sub-techniques that enable the theft of credential materials like usernames and passwords, which facilitate unauthorized access to systems and data. The most prevalent method is OS Credential Dumping, where attackers extract credentials directly from the operating system using built-in utilities like reg.exe. The report emphasizes the importance of implementing a least privilege model and monitoring native system tools to prevent such attacks. Elastic has developed specific detection rules, with four key rules accounting for 73% of credential access detection events. The report also underscores the inevitability of credential-based threats due to the inherent capabilities within operating systems, urging enterprises to closely monitor user interactions with system utilities and registry access to mitigate risks.

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