"Hackers Used Password Spraying to Breach Citrix, Investigation Confirms"

Investigators have confirmed that hackers performed password spraying to breach the Corporate VPN service provider, Critix, last year. Password spraying is a type of brute force attack in which commonly used passwords are tested on a large number of accounts in attempt to gain access to a system. Through the use of this attack technique, hackers were able to steal business files stored in a Critix network drive and a drive associated with the company's consulting practice. The discovery further emphasizes the importance of creating stronger passwords. This article continues to discuss how Critix was hacked by criminals, what hackers were able to access, and how the company responded to this incident. 

CyberScoop reports "Hackers Used Password Spraying to Breach Citrix, Investigation Confirms"