Credential Access Attack Trends Analysis for 2024-2025

This technical report analyzes credential access attack trends from 2024 to 2025, focusing on the evolving tactics employed by threat actors. It outlines a significant shift in attack patterns, particularly highlighting a concentrated surge in attacks during the summer months of 2025, which accounted for nearly half of all incidents. The report details the education sector's alarming 226% increase in attacks, surpassing the banking and finance sector, which saw a 40% decline. The analysis further documents the rise of password spraying as the dominant attack method, illustrating its effectiveness in evading detection. Additionally, it examines the motivations behind these attacks, emphasizing the strategic nature of credential access campaigns. The report also discusses the implications of these trends for organizational defenses, stressing the need for proactive measures to address vulnerabilities, particularly during high-risk periods. Overall, the findings underscore the importance of understanding these trends to enhance cybersecurity strategies and protect sensitive data.