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Identity Is the New Attack Surface

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At Smarttech247, 60% of analyst investigations involve identity-focused threats, most originating from compromised credentials via phishing. This report covers:

  • The top 5 identity threats of 2025, from Phishing-as-a-Service to machine identity exploitation
  • 156% increase in identity-driven attacks between 2023 and 2025
  • 548 million credentials exfiltrated via infostealer malware in 2024
  • Machine identities now outnumber human identities 80:1, many over-privileged
  • Actionable recommendations: phish-resistant authentication, risk-based conditional access, and device compliance

Complimentary Identity Risk Assessment

Smarttech247 is offering a free Identity Risk Assessment to uncover blind spots, credential exposures, and misconfigurations across your environment, no cost, no obligation.

  • Analysis of your identity, access, and authentication telemetry
  • A customised report of vulnerabilities and threat indicators
  • A clear, prioritised path to strengthening your identity security posture
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Who This Guide is For

CISO / Head of Security

60% of Smarttech247's investigations trace back to identity. This report shows where the other 40% is heading next.

IT Director / Head of IT

Machine identities now outnumber human ones 80:1, and most are over-privileged. This report covers what to fix first.

Procurement / Vendor Risk Lead

548 million credentials were exfiltrated in 2024 alone. This report gives you the case for prioritising identity in vendor risk reviews.