2025 Identity Threat Landscape Report: Inside the Infostealer Economy: Credential Threats in 2025
Summary
Recorded Future's 2025 Identity Threat Landscape Report examines the growing threat of infostealer malware and its impact on the economy of compromised credentials. The report details evolving attack vectors, targeted systems, and provides recommendations for security teams to proactively address credential-based breaches.
IFF Assessment
The proliferation and evolution of infostealer malware, as detailed in the report, directly contribute to a rise in compromised credentials, posing a significant threat to individuals and organizations.
Defender Context
Defenders should be highly concerned about the increasing sophistication and prevalence of infostealer malware, as it directly fuels credential stuffing attacks and unauthorized access. Prioritizing strong authentication methods, regular credential resets for affected users, and robust endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions are crucial to mitigating this evolving threat.