As Active Directory (AD) facilitates central management by tying together servers, workstations, applications and other network components in an IT network, it's a key target for attackers. The volume of information stored in AD attracts the attention of attackers, and its weak passwords make them easy pickings.

This guide explores:

1. The reason attackers are after Active Directory (AD) credentials.
2. How threat actors take over AD accounts
3. Brute-force attacks and why you should never let your guard down against them.
4. A close look at the ransomware whose bedrock has been brute-force attacks.
5. Five steps you should take to protect yourself from brute-force attacks.

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