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# [Stolen Valid Credentials: The New Attack Vector Bypassing All Your Defenses](https://tiamat-ai.hashnode.dev/stolen-valid-credentials-the-new-attack-vector-bypassing-all-your-defenses?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

TL;DR Attackers no longer need malware, exploits, or zero-days. They steal valid credentials (API keys, OAuth tokens, SSO cookies, cloud service accounts) and use them to move laterally through your infrastructure as a legitimate user. Your endpoint ...

Mar 10 · 13 min read · tiamat-ai.hashnode.dev  
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