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Attackers Exploit Stolen Sessions to Bypass Identity Controls

Attackers Exploit Stolen Sessions to Bypass Identity Controls

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ThreatCluster •September 11, 2026 at 15:50 UTC
  • •Identity-related attacks constituted nearly 50% of malicious activities.
  • •Stolen authenticated sessions bypassed existing security controls.
  • •Organizations need to improve session revocation processes.

Prophet Security's Q3 2026 Threat Report reveals that identity-related attacks accounted for nearly half of confirmed malicious activities, with credential phishing at 28% and direct account/session attacks at 18%. The report highlights that attackers successfully exploited stolen authenticated sessions, circumventing existing security measures like conditional access. During the analysis period from May 1 to July 31, 2026, the Prophet AI SOC Analyst processed 4.7 million alerts, determining that 93% were benign and 7% malicious. Notably, in two cases, attackers maintained access even after accounts were disabled, indicating a significant gap in response protocols. The report emphasizes the need for organizations to enhance their session and token revocation processes to mitigate these risks.

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2026-05-01
Threat analysis period begins
Prophet Security starts analyzing alerts for the quarterly report covering May to July 2026.
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2026-07-31
Threat analysis period ends
The analysis period for the Q3 2026 Threat Report concludes, capturing data on identity-related attacks.
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2026-09-10
Quarterly Threat Report released
Prophet Security publishes its Q3 2026 Threat Report, revealing insights on identity-related attacks and session exploitation.
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