AP® Cybersecurity glossary

Credential stuffing

Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 4: Securing Devices

An attack that tries common default credentials or stolen username and password pairs on services or devices.

Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 4.2.B.54.4.D.4

Why it matters in Unit 4

In logs: default pairs in quick succession, often from one internet protocol (IP) address.

Example

admin/admin, root/root tried on a router.

Related terms

• Password spraying
• Internet of Things (IoT)