AML.T0106

MITRE ATLAS / Exploitation for Credential Access

Adversaries exploit software vulnerabilities in order to collect credentials, targeting flaws that expose memory, configuration, or authentication material directly.

Think of it likeBreaking the lock on the key cabinet rather than trying each key in turn.

In plain English

Some bugs hand over credentials directly. Exploiting one is faster than guessing, and it often works against systems where every other credential path is well defended.