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Examining the Threat Landscape for Password Managers in 2024

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Explore emerging cyber threats to password managers in 2024, with insights to protect SMBs from attacks targeting credentials and sensitive data.

Laurence Cadieux

December 4, 2024

As Communication Team Leader at Devolutions, I lead our content and communications team, with a focus on strategy, alignment, and brand consistency across all channels. I oversee initiatives like our blog, the Devolutions Force advocate program, and global PR efforts — ensuring our messaging connects with the right audiences, in the right way.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and outside of work, you’ll usually find me singing with my band or rewatching my favorite movies. Want to connect? Reach out at lcadieux@devolutions.net.

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Password managers offer a secure way to store, manage, and retrieve complex passwords — ultimately reducing the risk of credential theft and account breaches. Unfortunately, there is also a darker side to the story.

Password managers are under siege

In recent years, cybercriminals have stepped up their attacks on password managers, and are using sophisticated methods and malware to breach accounts, steal data, and commit identity theft. They are especially interested in attacking password managers used by small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), since their overall cybersecurity profile is often more vulnerable compared to large enterprises.

Get informed and stay safe

Our new report “Threat landscape 2024 for password manager”, written by William Matos, Operations Security Specialist at Devolutions, takes a closer look at known and emerging threats, tactics, and techniques being used to compromise password managers, and explores:

WHO are the cybercriminals carrying out different types of attacks?
WHAT assets are cybercriminals targeting?
HOW are cybercriminals carrying out their attacks?

You will discover essential information and insights that help you understand threats, develop strategies, and design cyber kill chains to keep your organization safe in 2024 – and beyond.