IBM's X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2026 identified credential theft as the single most common initial access technique — ahead of every exploitation technique — confirming that attacking the credential layer is more reliable for attackers than exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities — used in more attacks than any vulnerability exploit. Infostealers are the primary delivery mechanism: malware that silently harvests saved passwords, session tokens, browser cookies, and crypto wallets from infected machines. In 2026, AI has made infostealers faster to create, harder…
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