There are several ways that hackers may attempt to target privileged accounts within a company:

  1. Password cracking: Hackers may try to crack the password of a privileged account through a brute-force attack, in which they use a program to try out a large number of password combinations until they find the correct one.
  2. Phishing attacks: Hackers may send a fake email or message to a user, asking them to click on a link or enter their login credentials into a fake website. If the user falls for the trick, the hacker can then use those login credentials to access the account.
  3. Social engineering: Hackers may try to trick employees into revealing their login credentials or other sensitive information through social engineering tactics. This could include posing as an IT support person and asking for login information, or creating a fake sense of urgency to get someone to reveal their password.
  4. Malware: Hackers may install malware on a user’s computer, which can capture their login credentials and send them back to the hacker.
  5. Physical access: If a hacker can physically access a device that is logged into a privileged account, they may be able to gain access to that account.

There are many other ways that hackers may try to target privileged accounts, and it is important for companies to have strong security measures in place to protect against these threats.