Misconfigurations open the door for attackers, making it easier for them to exploit systems, access sensitive data, or even take control of entire networks. They are one of the most common vulnerabilities in both traditional IT infrastructures and cloud environments. Whether it’s unpatched software or exposed storage buckets, these mistakes can lead to data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage.

“These can happen to anyone,” said Ethan Tancredi, manager, technical account management at Huntress. “It is imperative as a service provider to have procedures in place that first call out explicitly changing default credentials and then having somebody audit the work. Cybersecurity is a living process and it is imperative to review the work done to prevent attacks that are part of a threat actor's playbook.”