Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Post by emirking A translation of the Russian statement by the poster says: When I realized that OpenAI might have to verify accounts in bulk, I understood that my password wouldnt stay hidden. The statement suggests that the cybercriminal found access codes which could be used to bypass the platform’s authentication systems.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In 2024, Malwarebytes detected more than 22,800 phishing apps on Android, according to the recent 2025 State of Malware report. Of those malicious apps, 5,200 could subvert one of the strongest security practices available today, called multifactor authentication, by prying into basic text messages sent to a device.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 5, 2025

The researchers Evan Connelly reported the flaw to Verizon on February 22, 2025, the vulnerability was addressed in mid-March. cell carrier and instantly retrieve a list of its recent incoming callscomplete with timestampswithout compromising the device, guessing a password, or alerting the user.” ” warned the expert.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 30, 2025

.” The researchers noted that the leak could have allowed attackers to take full control of the database and potentially escalate privileges within the DeepSeek environment, without any authentication. The experts used ClickHouses HTTP interface and accessed the /play path to execute arbitrary SQL queriesvia the browser.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Active since at least 2013 , XE Group is a cybercriminal group focused on credit card skimming and password theft via supply chain attacks. and CVE-2025-25181 (CVSS score of 5.8) A recent investigation by researchers from Intezer and Solis Security shed light on the recent operations of the XE Group.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 12, 2025

Breaking the Barriers to a Password-Free Life in Enterprise: Meet SafeNet eToken Fusion NFC PIV security key madhav Thu, 03/13/2025 - 06:46 As large organizations increasingly shift towards passwordless solutions, the benefits are clear: enhanced user experience, improved security, and significant cost savings.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 24, 2025

SonicWall is waring customers of a critical security vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-23006 (CVSS score of 9,8) impacting its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series appliances. It does this in firewalld by routinely executing the SQL command select userName,password from Sessions against sqlite3 database /tmp/temp.db

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 2, 2025

Although Hudson Rock flagged the credentials years ago, Samsung reportedly failed to rotate or secure them, allowing the hacker to access the system years later, in 2025, and release the data. Additionally, all users should use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible to enhance their online security.

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Digital Shadows

MARCH 17, 2025

For businesses, this means their compromised access can be resold multiple times, leaving them vulnerable to repeated attacks from different threat actors if passwords arent changed promptly. This plaintext file often contains usernames and passwords, giving attackers immediate access to credentialsno advanced tools or expertise needed.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Level Up Your Security: Embrace Passkeys and Phishing-Resistant 2FA andrew.gertz@t Fri, 01/31/2025 - 15:17 Celebrate Change Your Password Day and 2FA Day by embracing passkeys and phishing-resistant 2FA. Learn why these modern security practices are essential for safer, stronger authentication. Passwordless authentication.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 11, 2025

11, 2025, CyberNewswire — GitGuardian , the security leader behind GitHub’s most installed application, today released its comprehensive “2025 State of Secrets Sprawl Report,” revealing a widespread and persistent security crisis that threatens organizations of all sizes. Boston, Mass.,

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 9 FEB 2025 - 15 FEB 2025. Introducing Bitwarden Cupid Vault to securely share (and unshare) passwords with loved ones Bitwarden Bitwarden has already had the ability to securely share passwords. CVE-2025-21418. CVE-2025-21391.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

A new set of 2025 HIPAA security updates are on the horizon, bringing significant changes that aim to bolster the protection of electronic protected health information (ePHI). Published in early January, the 2025 HIPAA Security Amendments are set to significantly enhance the protection of ePHI.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 30, 2025

No authentication was required, so anybody that stumbled over the database was able to run queries to retrieve sensitive logs and actual plaintext chat messages, and even to steal plaintext passwords and local files. And if all that isnt scary enough, researchers at Wiz have found a publicly accessible database belonging to DeepSeek.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2025

The 2025 State of Passwordless Identity Assurance Report revolves around the Identity Renaissance: the exploration of business success when its unburdened by security vulnerabilities and inefficiencies. The report stresses the vitalization of shifting away from passwords and adopting comprehensive security infrastructure.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 28, 2025

Mar 28, 2025, CyberNewswire — From WannaCry to the MGM Resorts Hack, ransomware remains one of the most damaging cyberthreats to plague enterprises. It can then systematically reset the password of these apps with AI agents, logging the users out on their own and holding enterprise data stored on these applications hostage.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This letter will also include details about free access to 12 months of credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian for which you must enrol by June 30, 2025. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

These new features will be available to the Windows Insider Program community sometime in early 2025. Improving Identity Protection According to Microsoft’s Entra ID data, more than 600 million identity attacks occur daily, and 99% of them are password based. Why the Need for the Resilience Initiative?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 6, 2021

If anyone wants their online activity to be secure and private, password usage helps them in doing so; as it blocks unauthorized access to a service and access to personal information. About World Password Day- Every year, the first Thursday in May is being promoted as the World Password Day.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Go Beyond FIDO Standards: Best Practices When Deploying FIDO Security Keys in Enterprise madhav Thu, 02/20/2025 - 06:22 Initially designed for the consumer market, the FIDO (Fast IDentity Online) standard aims to replace passwords with more secure authentication methods for online services. While recent versions, like FIDO2.1,

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The infostealer has been around since mid-2024 (as a beta test), but its only really taken off in 2025. With the capture of usernames and passwords from web browsers, attackers can access your accounts, including email, social media, and financial services.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

26, 2025, CyberNewswire — INE Security , a leading global provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced a new initiative designed to accelerate compliance with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) newly streamlined Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. Cary, NC, Jan.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2025

Identity at a Crossroads: Why Existential Identity Matters madhav Tue, 04/08/2025 - 04:31 Imagine waking up one morning to find your digital identity compromised your accounts hijacked, your access revoked, and your data in someone elses hands. But unlike passwords, biometric data cant be changed if stolen. But at what cost?

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2025

30, 2025, CyberNewswire — Browser extensions have been under the spotlight in enterprise security news recently due to the wave of OAuth attacks on Chrome extension developers and data exfiltration attacks. The extension then silently authenticates the victim into a Chrome profile managed by the attackers Google Workspace.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

4, 2025, CyberNewswire — SpyClouds Identity Threat Protection solutions spearhead a holistic identity approach to security, illuminating correlated hidden identity exposures and facilitating fast, automated remediation. Austin, TX, Feb.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

In what may become one of the most scrutinized cloud security incidents of 2025, Oracle has come under fire following claims by a threat actor alleging the exfiltration of more than six million records from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), impacting more than 140,000 tenants. oraclecloud.com.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2025

RELATED: DeepSeek Data Exposure a Warning for AI Security in 2025 ] AI-powered threats and the need for behavioral analytics Stephen Kowski, Field CTO at SlashNext, stresses the importance of real-time behavioral analytics in mitigating AI-generated malware threats.

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

If its current trajectory continues, we predict it could claim the top spot as the most active ransomware group in 2025. Although many RaaS operators use the forum to recruit affiliates, BlackLocks account is far more active, with 9x more posts than RansomHubs operator as of January 2025.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 4, 2025

Users should keep routers updated , use strong admin passwords (avoid using the default credentials), and avoid exposing the admin login page to the internet. The post Privacy Roundup: Week 1 of Year 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

Most Popular Cloud Platforms in 2025 Cloud platforms provide the infrastructure for hosting applications, managing data, and scaling operations. Most Popular Cloud Applications in 2025 Cloud applications, often built on these platforms, are critical for daily operations. Its ease of use, secure sharing options (e.g.,

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 8, 2025

By purchasing prominent Google Ads, they are creating highly convincing fake login pages designed to pilfer sensitive information, including usernames, passwords, and even one-time passcodes (OTPs) the keys to someone’s financial data needed for tax compliance.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 16, 2025

Though we believe in keeping our social media secure, sometimes, because of human tendency, we may forget our passwords. Forgetting your Instagram password can be frustrating, but Instagram password reset is straightforward and ensures your account remains secure. Now, tap on "Forgot password?" on the login screen.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 addressed four zero-day flaws, two of which are actively exploited in the wild. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for February 2025 addressed 57 vulnerabilities in Windows and Windows Components, Office and Office Components, Azure, Visual Studio, and Remote Desktop Services.

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Duo's Security Blog

AUGUST 1, 2022

focuses on developing stronger authentication requirements around NIST Zero Trust Architecture guidelines. now mandates that multi-factor authentication (MFA) must be used for all accounts that have access to the cardholder data, not just administrators accessing the cardholder data environment (CDE). PCI DSS 4.0)

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JUNE 10, 2024

KuppingerCole Names Thales as Industry Leader in Passwordless Authentication madhav Tue, 06/11/2024 - 05:36 The KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Consumers has recognized Thales as an Overall, Innovation, Product, and Market Leader in the Passwordless Authentication. billion in revenue in 2025, up from $2.2 billion in 2022.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2025

During H2 2024 , credential-related vulnerabilities like weak or no passwords continued to be the most common entry point for attackers as shown [below], though the frequency decreased slightly through 2024. [A.C.using new data on cloud detections, we confirmed an old hypothesis: if you overprovision, you suffer.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 19, 2025

The State of Digital Trust in 2025 - Consumers Still Shoulder the Responsibility madhav Thu, 03/20/2025 - 04:52 Trust remains the cornerstone of digital interactions, yet its foundations are increasingly fragile in an era of sophisticated cyber threats and evolving consumer expectations.

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