Initial Access Brokers: Who Are They?
Imagine if a locksmith created a key for your home or business, then sold a copy of that key to a burglar. They didn’t steal your belongings, but they provided access, making them integral to the process for it to occur. Initial Access Brokers (IABs) work in a similar fashion. The name says it all, they provide the initial access to your account and do this by brokering or selling your credentials to the cybercriminals who will then take it a step further and steal data or deploy ransomware for extortion of funds.