Rapid7 report
Initial Access Brokers: Selling Your Network to the Highest Bidder
Threat actors could be buying access to your network without you even realizing it. In this report, Rapid7 intelligence analysts share insights into how you can protect your organization from becoming the next target of Initial Access Brokers (IABs).
Inside the report
The Rapid7 2025 Access Brokers Report dives deep into this underground economy to reveal how IABs operate, what they're selling, who they’re targeting, and how cheap access to your network really is.
Privileged access is common: Over 70% of IAB listings included user privileges, allowing attackers to move laterally and escalate quickly.
It’s affordable: Nearly 40% of listings were priced between $500 and $1,000, making already-compromised networks accessible to attackers of all skill levels.
Many of the same entry points: Nearly 60% of listings offered access via the top three access points.
