At SpartanTec, we constantly remind our clients: Cybersecurity starts with awareness. Hackers today aren’t breaking down firewalls — they’re logging in with valid credentials. All it takes is one mistake from one employee.
This is called an identity-based attack, and it’s now the most common way cybercriminals infiltrate businesses. Instead of forcing their way in, they rely on phishing, social engineering, and stolen passwords to gain access — and unfortunately, it works.
In 2024, 67% of serious security incidents began with compromised logins. Major corporations like MGM and Caesars were breached this way. If it can happen to them, it can happen to anyone — especially smaller businesses without a layered defense strategy.
How Are Hackers Getting In?
Most of these breaches start with something simple — a stolen password, an email that looks real, or an accidental approval. Attackers use tactics like:
- Phishing emails that mimic banks, coworkers, or vendors.
- Fake login pages designed to collect usernames and passwords.
- MFA fatigue attacks that bombard users with login prompts until they click “Approve.”
- SIM swapping to intercept two-factor codes sent via text.
- Compromising third-party vendors, remote employees, or unmanaged devices.
These aren’t brute-force attacks. They’re calculated and persistent. And they rely on users acting too quickly or not thinking things through.
How to Protect Your Business
You don’t need a degree in cybersecurity to defend your company. You just need a smart, structured approach — and a team like SpartanTec to guide you.
- Turn On Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Use app-based MFA or hardware security keys — not text messages. SMS is too easy to intercept. - Educate Your Team
Teach employees to recognize red flags: unexpected links, urgent requests, or login prompts that feel “off.” Security awareness is your first line of defense. - Limit User Access
Not every employee needs access to everything. Role-based access minimizes the damage if a single account is compromised. - Use Strong Passwords or Go Passwordless
Encourage password managers or shift to passwordless authentication like biometrics or security keys. The fewer passwords in circulation, the better.
The SpartanTec Approach: Think Before You Click
We believe cybersecurity isn’t just about tools — it’s about behavior. That’s why we build systems that protect your business and train your people to ask:
Is this legitimate?
Does this seem out of place?
Does this look safe?
This mindset can be the difference between a near miss and a devastating breach.
Ready to Find Out Where You’re Vulnerable?
We’ll help you evaluate your current protections and identify the hidden risks. No pressure, no scare tactics — just straight answers and a plan that makes sense.
Schedule your discovery call today: www.spartantec.com/discoverycall
