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What Are Initial Access Brokers?
Initial access brokers are cybercriminals who specialize in breaking into corporate networks and selling that access to other attackers, such as ransomware groups, rather than exploiting it themselves. They typically gain entry through stolen credentials, phishing, or unpatched vulnerabilities. This division of labor has made cybercrime more efficient and increased the scale of attacks on businesses.
Every Ransomware Attack Has a Backstory
Ransomware attacks don't begin with encryption — they start long before, often with access brokers selling stolen credentials or network entry points to attackers. Criminals then use legitimate tools already present in the environment to move quietly through systems, avoiding detection. By the time ransomware deploys, attackers may have been inside for weeks. Stopping them requires catching intrusions early, before the final stage.