Unencrypted Credentials Detection
Unencrypted Credentials Detection Intelligence
The following page provides information on the Unencrypted Credentials Detection indicator drivers included in Netify's Intelligence engine.
Overview
The real-time detection of clear-text credentials is essential for uncovering insecure applications and internal systems that lack modern TLS encryption, enabling administrators to address critical security gaps before malicious actors can exploit them.
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| Score | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Informational |
| 1-25 | Low Risk |
| 26-50 | Medium Risk |
| 51-75 | High Risk |
| 76-100 | Critical Risk |
Indicator Drivers
Clear Text Credentials Driver
The Clear Text Credentials indicator driver actively monitors the network for unencrypted protocols - such as HTTP, IMAP, Telnet, and SIP - that transmit sensitive login information in plaintext.
| Tag | Default Score |
|---|---|
| credentials_cleartext | 95 - Critical Risk |