Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If ever there were a technology giant that deserved to be named and shamed for polluting the Web, it is Xiongmai — a Chinese maker of electronic parts that power a huge percentage of cheap digital video recorders (DVRs) and Internet-connected security cameras. no password). Hangzhou Xiongmai Technology Co., BLANK TO BANK.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

For the past seven years, an online service known as 911 has sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, allowing customers to route their Internet traffic through PCs in virtually any country or city around the globe — but predominantly in the United States. The 911 service as it exists today.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

A peer-to-peer (P2P) communications technology built into millions of security cameras and other consumer electronics includes several critical security flaws that expose the devices to eavesdropping, credential theft and remote compromise, new research has found.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. A single bitcoin is trading at around $45,000.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2024

Spamit), an invite-only community for Russian-speaking people in the businesses of sending spam and building botnets of infected computers to relay said spam. Collectively in control over millions of spam-spewing zombies, those botmasters also continuously harvested passwords and other data from infected machines. bank accounts.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2024

The Australian man faces twelve counts of computer offenses. The RAT allowed customers to access and control their victims’ computers remotely, its author advertised its stealing capabilities. “ According to the indictment, Chakhmakhchyan engaged in electronic communication with buyers after advertising the Hive RAT. .

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2024

Armed with an email and password—which are easily bought online— and the 2FA code, an attacker could take over the victim’s online accounts. He was paid in Bitcoin, which was traced back to Katz’s cryptocurrency account. Check your online accounts immediately if you receive a notification about unusual activity.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This has resulted in no fewer than 194,905 accounts being compromised. Credential stuffing is an attack reliant on service users being a little lax with their password practices. If users of Site A reuse their password on sites B and C, this is a problem. In addition, we recommend avoiding using easy-to-guess passwords.

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Security Affairs

MAY 22, 2021

FSB National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) revealed that foreign hackers have breached networks of Russian federal agencies. Attackers gained access to mail servers, electronic document management servers, file servers, and workstations of various levels to steal data of interest.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2019

Last week the US agency has received several reports from taxpayers that received spam messages with “Automatic Income Tax Reminder” or “Electronic Tax Return Reminder” subjects. gov -like website with details pretending to be about the taxpayer’s refund, electronic return or tax account. .

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Security Affairs

MAY 6, 2020

The agents seized electronic equipment, external hard drives and hardware cryptocurrency wallets, all worth around €100 000. They used stolen credentials to gain access to other online accounts that shared the same username and passwords. The authorities shut down two platforms containing databases with over 170 million entries.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Install firewalls and anti-virus software on each computer within your company to combat cyber attacks and make sure you regularly update it. Keep in mind that although Windows computers are more likely to encounter a malware attack, Macs are not immune. Create a Strong Password Policy. Install Anti-malware Software.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 22, 2019

In July 2018, email users around the world began complaining of receiving spam which began with a password the recipient used at some point in the past and threatened to release embarrassing videos of the recipient unless a bitcoin ransom was paid. domaincontrol.com and ns18.domaincontrol.com). domaincontrol.com).

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Herjavec Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

1962 — Allan Scherr — MIT sets up the first computer passwords, for student privacy and time limits. Student Allan Scherr makes a punch card to trick the computer into printing off all passwords and uses them to log in as other people after his time runs out. It is thought to be the first computer virus. .

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2021

Cookies are a precious source of intelligence about victims’ habits and could be abused to access the person’s online accounts of the victims. . million computers. These included logins for social media, online games, online marketplaces, job-search sites, consumer electronics, financial services, email services, and more.

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Joseph Steinberg

APRIL 20, 2021

While some of the data collected by vaccinators, may be, in theory, protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and/or other healthcare-data privacy laws, many sites collecting data are likely not regulated as such.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2019

Jason is a graphic tool implemented to perform Microsoft exchange account brute-force in order to “harvest” the highest possible emails and accounts information. Username and password list can be selected (included in the distributed ZIP file) and threads number should be provided in order to optimize the attack balance.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2022

By encrypting data, it can only be accessed with the right password and by those with the appropriate access rights. Encryption technology has evolved over the years to cover data in use, and the emerging power of quantum computing has given rise to quantum cryptography. This adds a vital extra layer of security.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 21, 2019

Attackers hacked support agent to access Microsoft Outlook email accounts. Romanian duo convicted of fraud Scheme infecting 400,000 computers. Gnosticplayers round 5 – 65 Million+ fresh accounts from 6 security breaches available for sale. RCE flaw in Electronic Arts Origin client exposes gamers to hack. Kindle Edition.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

In a cybersecurity notice, TGH said it noticed unusual activity on its computer systems on May 31, 2023. According to TGH, the criminals did not access the hospital's electronic medical record system. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Watch out for fake vendors.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

A young woman plays on the Electronic Arts (EA) newest product “Sims2 – Nightlife” at a Computer Gaming Convention on August 18, 2005 in Leipzig, Germany. That represents a 340% increase year-over-year, a 415% increase since 2018 and accounted for about 4% of the more than 6.3

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 4, 2021

Even if a public Wi-Fi network requires a password, it might not encrypt traffic going over it. Only browse to, or use, necessary websites and accounts. Do not browse the Internet using the administrator’s account of the device. Do not use Bluetooth to communicate passwords or sensitive data. Wi-Fi and encryption.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Invest in RFID-blocking wallets, passport holders, and bags to help prevent electronic pickpocketing and unauthorized access to your credit card and passport information. Secure Digital Devices Set up strong PINs, passwords, and biometric locks on your devices. They may have compromised the security without anyone being aware.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 4, 2022

The request is sent in plain text, which is the computer networking equivalent of yelling the names of all the websites you’re visiting out loud. Passwordless authentication could usher in a world where we no longer rely on passwords, and that could be an enormous, unabashed win for security and peace of mind.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Passwords are the most common authentication tool used by enterprises, yet they are notoriously insecure and easily hackable. But even when passwords are secure, it’s not enough. Recently, hackers leaked 87,000 Fortinet VPN passwords , mostly from companies who hadn’t yet patched a two-year-old vulnerability. MFA can be hacked.

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SecureList

MAY 6, 2024

With trillions of dollars of digital payments made every year, it is no wonder that attackers target electronic wallets, online shopping accounts and other financial assets, inventing new techniques and reusing good old ones. Online shopping brands were the most popular lure, accounting for 41.65% of financial phishing attempts.

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Javvad Malik

JULY 5, 2024

Additionally, the rapid adoption of digital technologies, such as electronic health records and connected medical devices, has expanded the attack surface, providing more opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities. It also means fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2023

In today’s digital age, sensitive information is constantly being shared and transmitted over various electronic devices and networks. It is important for computer users to encrypt their files and emails because they may contain sensitive information that could be intercepted or accessed by unauthorized users.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, it illuminates the iris with infrared light to detect these unseen and unique patterns. This also works for laptops, computers, cars, televisions, etc. Security elements such as passwords or PINs are used in securing information, but they can be breached. Iris Recognition.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Any data that can be identifiable on its own or combined with other information, both direct and indirect through electronic or non-electronic systems. Use Strong Passwords. Use a strong and complex password for your accounts. Some key provisions in the draft personal data protection law are: Personal Data.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 22, 2021

Security researchers responded Monday to news of the REvil ransomware attack on computer and electronics manufacturer Acer late last week, mostly expressing shock over the $50 million price tag and advising the computer maker not to pay. (Quintin Lin, CC BY-SA 2.0 link] , via Wikimedia Commons).

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

The Shamoon “wiper” virus , for instance, devastated Saudi oil company Aramaco, destroying the hard drives of more than 30,000 Aramaco computers and forcing a weeklong shutdown of the company’s internal network. A few months later the UAE stood up its National Electronic Security Authority (NESA) which proceeded to do much the same thing.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2019

So if it’s true (and google translate agrees with me) it looks like APT34 are proxying some connections that might have those username and password fields, which might refer to “Spanish”/”Portuguese” targets. I am a computer security scientist with an intensive hacking background. But this is only a Hypothesis. The icap.py

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SecureList

JUNE 3, 2024

This RAT allows an attacker to surveil and harvest sensitive data from a target computer. Cracked applications are one of the easiest ways for attackers to get malware onto people’s computers: to elevate their privileges, they only need to ask for the password, which usually arouses no suspicion during software installation.

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SecureList

MAY 3, 2021

Corporate usernames and passwords remain a coveted prize for scammers. The link redirected them to a phishing page requesting their Microsoft account credentials. The link also required entering corporate account credentials. The calmest month was March, in which spam accounted for only 45.10% of all emails. This is 0.71

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It is suspected the hacker behind the phishing emails was not interested in collecting fines from the victims; but rather hoping the recipients would click on the email attachment, which would automatically download and spread malware to the individual’s computer. Magnolia Health Corporation: CEO Gone Phishing.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If users attempt to sign into their account, the scammers gain their login information, giving access not only to the victims’ accounts, but to all financial information stored there. The example above shows an e-mail sent to a user warning that their account has been locked after a third party tried to access it.

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