A backbone of the global economy, Fortune 500 companies employ over 31 million individuals worldwide. However, these businesses face an escalating cybersecurity crisis as cybercriminals increasingly target employee-linked accounts. According to Enzoic’s latest research, cybercriminals have exposed more than three million corporate accounts over the past three years.
Enzoic’s data indicates that 1 in 10 Fortune 500 employees had their credentials exposed during this period. Compounding the risk, each compromised account was found an average of 5.7 times across different breach datasets. The ongoing cycle of credential reuse and repackaging by cybercriminals significantly heightens the threat of account takeovers (ATO), fraud, and ransomware attacks.
Ten major Fortune 500 sectors experienced a significant increase in account compromises, with staggering increases in:
One of the most alarming trends fueling this crisis is the widespread adoption of infostealer malware. Threat actors leverage sophisticated strains such as Redline, Raccoon, and Vidar to automatically harvest credentials from infected devices. These malware families have proven effective in capturing digital fingerprints and session cookies that can help bypass traditional multi-factor authentication, making credential monitoring and continuous threat intelligence critical for risk mitigation.
With infostealer malware on the rise and credential compromise becoming more widespread, organizations must adopt proactive security strategies:
Enzoic’s findings highlight that credential compromise is a growing threat. Businesses must move beyond reactive security measures and implement proactive defenses. For an in-depth look at these findings, access the full Fortune 500 Employee-Linked Account Exposure Report.