Credential stuffing attacks target media streaming services

The entertainment industry and in particular streaming services is among the biggest targets of credential stuffing attacks according to a new report. The study from digital delivery platform Akamai, unveiled at the NAB Cybersecurity and Content Protection Summit in Las Vegas this week, focuses on credential abuse attacks against online video and music streaming services. It reveals three of the largest credential stuffing attacks against streaming services in 2018, ranging in size from 133 million to 200 million attempts, took place shortly after reported data breaches, indicating hackers were likely testing stolen credentials before selling them. Stolen credentials can be… [Continue Reading]