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Implementing Password Security

SiteLock

Seems like every few months another blogger or security maven laments the passing of the password, a security tool that has outlived its usefulness and should now be replaced with something more of the times, more effective, more secure. And while the password might be on life-support, it’s not quite gone. That’s right.

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NationalPublicData.com Hack Exposes a Nation’s Data

Krebs on Security

On July 21, 2024, denizens of the cybercrime community Breachforums released more than 4 terabytes of data they claimed was stolen from nationalpublicdata.com, a Florida-based company that collects data on consumers and processes background checks. 1, 2002 (with very few exceptions).

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Silent Night Zeus botnet available for sale in underground forums

Security Affairs

The source code of the Zeus Trojan is available in the cybercrime underground since 2011 allowing crooks to develop their own release since. Experts found multiple variants in the wild, many of them belonging to the Terdot Zbot/Zloader malware family.

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US citizens lost more than $68M to SIM swap attacks in 2021, FBI warns

Security Affairs

In 2018, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received complaints for 1,611 SIM swapping attacks, while the number of complaints in the period between 2018 e 2002 was 320 causing a total of losses of $12 million. Use a variation of unique passwords to access online accounts. Be aware of any changes in SMS-based connectivity.

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Spanish police dismantled SIM swapping gang who stole money from victims’ bank accounts

Security Affairs

In 2018, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received complaints for 1,611 SIM swapping attacks, while the number of complaints in the period between 2018 e 2002 was 320 causing a total of losses of $12 million. Use a variation of unique passwords to access online accounts. Be aware of any changes in SMS-based connectivity.

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Pro-Russian LockBit 3.0 Claims Responsibility for Attack on Japan Port

SecureWorld News

The port has remained Japan's largest since 2002. Additionally, international cooperation to fight against such cybercrimes is of utmost importance. Due to international law enforcement on cybercrime being so rare, there are no real consequences for ransomware operators either. Its suppliers, including Denso Corp., Aisin Corp.,

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What does WiFi stand for?

Malwarebytes

In 2002, WECA was rebranded to WiFi Alliance, which features hundreds of renowned member companies today. Set a long password for your router and your WiFi network. Always change default passwords. Think of them like the council from Lord of the Rings but tech-savvy and with less pointy ears. What is a WiFi hotspot?

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