Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Allow me to be controversial for a moment: arbitrary password restrictions on banks such as short max lengths and disallowed characters don't matter. Also, allow me to argue with myself for a moment: banks shouldn't have these restrictions in place anyway. 6 characters. for my *online banking*.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The targeted SMS scams asked employees to click a link and log in at a website that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. The bot allowed the attackers to use the phished username, password and one-time code to log in as that employee at the real employer website. A Scattered Spider phishing lure sent to Twilio employees.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 1, 2018

Reddit.com today disclosed that a data breach exposed some internal data, as well as email addresses and passwords for some Reddit users. Reddit said the exposed data included internal source code as well as email addresses and obfuscated passwords for all Reddit users who registered accounts on the site prior to May 2007.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Often it's related to data breaches or sloppy behaviour on behalf of some online service playing fast and loose with HTTPS or passwords or some other easily observable security posture. It's totally going to kill passwords! I know, massive shock right?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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. They dont crack into password managers or spy on passwords entered for separate apps.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 30, 2023

The advice to impacted individuals is as follows: Get a digital password manager to help you make all passwords strong and unique If you've been reusing passwords, change them to strong and unique versions now, starting with the most important services you use Turn on multi-factor authentication wherever it's available, especially for important (..)

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Booking.com said it now requires 2FA , which forces partners to provide a one-time passcode from a mobile authentication app (Pulse) in addition to a username and password. A scan of social media networks showed this is not an uncommon scam. SecureWorks said these attacks had been going on since at least March 2023.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 4, 2023

However, social media passwords pose unique security issues that companies are sometimes ill-prepared to address. Whether due to an internal policy or if social media is outsourced to a third party agency, this lack of password security could be putting organisations and their reputations at risk.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. ” WHOLESALE PASSWORD THEFT. “If you want proof we have hacked T-Systems as well.

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

In todays digital world, passwords have become a necessary part of life. May 1, 2025, is World Password Day , a reminder that passwords are the unsung heroes of cybersecurity, the first line of defense for all your sensitive personal data. World Password Day is more relevant than ever in todays evolving threat landscape.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In this blog post, we take a look at how criminals are abusing Bing and stay under the radar at the same time while also bypassing advanced security features such as two-factor authentication. Once a victim types their user ID and password, criminals will receive the data immediately.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2025

Department of Justice refers to the cybercrime group as Saim Raza , after a pseudonym The Manipulaters communally used to promote their spam, malware and phishing services on social media. Almost every year since their founding, The Manipulaters have posted a picture of a FudCo cake from a company party celebrating its anniversary.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2024

More and more websites and services are making multi-factor-authentication (MFA) mandatory, which makes it much harder for cybercriminals to access your accounts. A type of phishing we’re calling authentication-in-the-middle is showing up in online media. Use a password manager. That’s a great thing.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The two infostealers allowed operators to harvest usernames, passwords, contact info, and crypto-wallets from victims, the threat actors sold this data to criminals for financial theft and hacking. Use a password manager : Simplifies managing strong, unique passwords across accounts.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2021

. — rely on that number for password resets. From there, the bad guys can reset the password of any account to which that mobile number is tied, and of course intercept any one-time tokens sent to that number for the purposes of multi-factor authentication. It’s time we stopped letting everyone treat them that way.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

.” In a SIM-swapping attack, crooks transfer the target’s phone number to a device they control and intercept any text messages or phone calls sent to the victim — including one-time passcodes for authentication, or password reset links sent via SMS.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2025

Our free Digital Footprint scan searches the dark web, social media, and other online sources, to tell you where your data has been exposed. Use a different password for every online account. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Good passwords are long, random, and unique to each account, which means it’s impossible for a human to manage them on their own. Automatic Logins Using Lastpass.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Later, a security researcher disclosed information about the content of the stolen data with the media. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Strong passwords : Use a password manager. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) : MFA requires multiple forms of identification, adding an extra layer of security. This makes it harder for unauthorised users to gain access even if they have your password.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This is dangerous because a great many sites and services still allow customers to reset their passwords simply by clicking on a link sent via SMS. From there, attackers can gain access to any accounts that allow password resets via SMS or automated calls, from email and social media profiles to virtual currency trading platforms.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

In our digitally connected world, passwords are the gateway to protecting our online lives—from email and social media accounts to banking and private data. Yet, many of us still use alarmingly weak passwords or reuse the same ones across multiple sites, putting our digital identities at severe risk.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 4, 2020

After verifying my email address, I was asked to pick a strong password and select a form of multi-factor authentication (MFA). The most secure MFA option offered (a one-time code generated by an app like Google Authenticator or Authy) was already pre-selected, so I chose that.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

As the companies face nine federal lawsuits for failing to protect customer data, it’s abundantly clear hackers have checkmated multi-factor authentication (MFA). But the coup de gras was how easily they brushed aside the multi-factor authentication protections. How they steamrolled multi-factor authentication is a reason for pause.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

These messages frequently warn recipients about a problem with their accounts, like a password that needs to be updated, a policy change that requires a login, or a delayed package that has to be approved. In reality, those usernames and passwords are delivered directly to cybercriminals on the other side of the website.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Snapchat is a widely popular social media platform that connects millions of users daily. Tools designed for password cracking often exploit weak security practices, but understanding these methods is vital for safeguarding your account. Weak or simple passwords are particularly vulnerable.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

A credential-stealing Windows-based malware, Spyware.FFDroider , is after social media credentials and cookies, according to researchers at ThreatLabz. Social media. If the malware manages to grab cookies for facebook.com or instagram.com from any of the target browsers, the cookies are replayed on the social media platforms.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Using a forum or social media account to send phishing messages or spam. Start using a password manager. No more passwords. What can users do?

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

Common attacks to consumer protection Identity theft and fraud Some common types of identity theft and fraud include account takeover fraud , when criminals use stolen personal information such as account numbers, usernames, or passwords to hijack bank accounts, credit cards, and even email and social media accounts.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

At the center of the account ban wave are some of the most active members of OGUsers , a forum that caters to thousands of people selling access to hijacked social media and other online accounts. “ Amp ,” a major middleman and account seller on OGUusers.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2022

The streaming media platform Plex is urging its users to reset passwords after threat actors gained access to its database. Plex is an American streaming media service and a client–server media player platform. Exposed data includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 20, 2024

The Pokemon Company resets some users’ passwords in response to hacking attempts against some of its users. The Pokemon Company announced it had reset the passwords for some accounts after it had detected hacking attempts, Techcrunch first reported. The company was likely the target of credential stuffing attacks.

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Webroot

MAY 3, 2022

Passwords have become a common way to access and manage our digital lives. Having a password allows you to securely access your information, pay bills or connect with friends and family on various platforms. However, having a password alone is not enough. Your passwords also need to be managed and protected.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Media coverage understandably focused on GoDaddy’s admission that it suffered three different cyberattacks over as many years at the hands of the same hacking group. But both SMS and app-based codes can be undermined by phishing attacks that simply request this information in addition to the user’s password.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2025

But they chose the path of destroying their reputation, publishing sensitive data and publicizing it in the media. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 18, 2025

Processing an audio stream in a maliciously crafted media file may result in code execution. RPAC (CVE-2025-31201) An attacker with read/write access could bypass Pointer Authentication on iOS. Attackers triggered the flaw to leak NTLM hashes or user passwords. Apple addressed the flaw by removing the vulnerable code.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

Originally coined to describe synthetic media generated by deep learning technologies, deepfakes refer to highly realistic digital content, whether images, videos, or audio, that is indistinguishable from real media. As synthetic media becomes more sophisticated, the techniques to detect such content must also evolve.

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