Hackers are always on the lookout for innovative ways to steal passwords in order to bypass security controls and gain a foot in the door. Once in, attackers can inflict greater damage — steal your identity, money or sensitive information, unlock access to other accounts, install malware, conduct fraud, espionage or sabotage, or sell your credentials to unscrupulous buyers in the dark web. Verizon’s 2021 investigations report claims that 61% of security breaches can be traced back to stolen credentials.