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Risk Detection Leaked Credentials

Critical Severity Microsoft 365 security check in the Risky users & sign-ins domain.

Leaked credentials detected. Credentials for this user were found exposed publicly Leaked credentials are immediately weaponized by automated credential-stuffing tools. Siemserva runs this check automatically across your tenant and maps every finding to the compliance frameworks below.

Critical SeverityRisky users & sign-insSCuBA MS.AAD.3.3v2

Check summary

Severity
Critical
Domain
Risky users & sign-ins
Rank in domain
5
Frameworks
6

What this check verifies

Leaked credentials detected. Credentials for this user were found exposed publicly

Why it matters

Leaked credentials are immediately weaponized by automated credential-stuffing tools. Accounts are compromised within hours of exposure

How to fix it

Force immediate password reset; scan code repos and paste sites; enable banned password lists; revoke all sessions

Siemserva flags every tenant where this check fails and, with Senserva Trustworthy AI remediation, can propose a validated fix you approve before it applies.

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Copy this prompt into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot. The facts are included, sourced from this page.

Compliance framework mappings

Findings from this check serve as evidence for:

SCuBAMCSBNISTSOC2CISHIPAASCuBA MS.AAD.3.3v2SCuBA MS.AAD.3.4v1SCuBA MS.AAD.3.5v1MCSB LT-3MCSB IM-6MCSB IR-1

References

learn.microsoft.com: /security/benchmark/azure/mcsb-identity-management...www.cisa.gov: /sites/default/files/2023-12/Azure%20Active%20Dire...

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Common questions

What does the Risk Detection Leaked Credentials check verify?

Leaked credentials detected. Credentials for this user were found exposed publicly It is a Critical Severity check in the Risky users & sign-ins domain, one of the 650+ checks Siemserva runs across Microsoft 365, Intune, Defender, and Entra ID.

How do I fix a Risk Detection Leaked Credentials finding?

Force immediate password reset; scan code repos and paste sites; enable banned password lists; revoke all sessions Siemserva ranks the finding by Severity and, with Senserva Trustworthy AI, can propose a validated, approve-before-apply configuration fix.

Which compliance frameworks does this check evidence?

Findings from this check map to SCuBA, MCSB, NIST, SOC2, CIS, HIPAA, including SCuBA policy MS.AAD.3.3v2, MS.AAD.3.4v1, MS.AAD.3.5v1, and MCSB controls LT-3, IM-6, IR-1. That mapping is what turns a scan finding into audit evidence.

Can I ask my own AI about this check?

Yes. This page includes a free copy-paste AI prompt carrying the check's facts: what it verifies, the risk, the remediation, and the framework mappings. Paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot; cite-worthy detail without giving an AI access to your tenant.

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Compliance Status Report
Risk Detection Leaked Credentials across 2 tenants, ranked by Severity
23
FAILING
87
PASSING
41
OTHER FINDINGS
CHECKSEVERITYSTATUSFINDINGS
Risk Detection Leaked CredentialsCriticalFAILING23
MFA for all usersCritical-11
Legacy authentication blockedHigh-6
Estimated report, sample data for illustration
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Data notice: check definitions describe what Siemserva verifies and are provided as is, for informational purposes only, without warranty of any kind. Framework mappings are informational and do not constitute compliance advice; confirm requirements with your assessor. All use of this data is subject to the Senserva EULA.