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Many actors try to obtain account credentials, usually usernames and passwords, for various malicious purposes. Organizations running web apps that store proprietary or sensitive data can leverage Azure WAF to protect it against intrusion and exfiltration. However, the actors are more likely to hold data for ransom or sell it in a criminal marketplace. Perhaps the most common objective is gaining access to sensitive personal information like IDs and driver's license numbers, financial information like customer credit card numbers, proprietary information, and trade secrets.Īctors can use this information directly, for example, by purchasing goods with stolen credit card numbers. Most malicious actors have a specific objective when launching an attack. Here are common Azure WAF use cases: Web Apps with Sensitive or Proprietary Data