The rise of AI-driven phishing and sophisticated identity deception techniques, including digital injection and face swap attacks, further complicate defenses. Machine identities now outnumber human identities by over 80:1, expanding the attack surface and increasing risks from unchecked privilege sprawl and fragmented identity silos. Cybercriminals leverage vast troves of stolen identity data—over 53 billion records recovered in 2024—to impersonate users and bypass security controls. To mitigate these threats, organizations must adopt holistic identity security strategies that provide instant visibility into identity hygiene, deep insights into attack paths, continuous monitoring, and real-time threat detection and response.

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