SpyCloud’s 2026 Identity Exposure Report Reveals Explosion of Non-Human Identity Theft
Summary
SpyCloud's 2026 Identity Exposure Report indicates a significant rise in non-human identity (NHI) theft, including exposed API keys and session tokens. Attackers are increasingly targeting these machine identities, alongside traditional PII and credentials, to gain faster, more persistent access to cloud and enterprise environments.
IFF Assessment
The increasing exposure and exploitation of non-human identities like API keys and session tokens provide attackers with broader and more persistent access to critical systems and data.
Defender Context
Defenders must prioritize the security of non-human identities, which are becoming a primary attack vector. This includes implementing strict access controls, regular rotation of API keys and tokens, and continuous monitoring for their exposure in the criminal underground.