credential theft
Credential theft refers to the unauthorized acquisition of sensitive login information, such as usernames and passwords, by malicious individuals or hackers. It involves stealing these credentials either through phishing attacks, keyloggers, brute force techniques, or other means, allowing unauthorized access to personal accounts, systems, or networks.
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