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.

Hacking 305

Hacking Phishing Cybercrime Passwords 305

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The password manager service LastPass is now forcing some of its users to pick longer master passwords. But critics say the move is little more than a public relations stunt that will do nothing to help countless early adopters whose password vaults were exposed in a 2022 breach at LastPass. .” ”

Passwords 294

Passwords Encryption Password Management Cryptocurrency 294

Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

In both cases the readers used password managers to select strong, unique passwords for their Experian accounts. Turner said he created the account at Experian in 2020 to place a security freeze on his credit file, and that he used a password manager to select and store a strong, unique password for his Experian account.

Accountability 339

Accountability Passwords Authentication Password Management 339

Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another. Don’t re-use passwords. If you’re the kind of person who likes to use the same password across multiple sites, then you definitely need to be using a password manager.

Passwords 362

Passwords Password Management Phishing Scams 362

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In November 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which hackers stole password vaults containing both encrypted and plaintext data for more than 25 million users. I’ve never been comfortable recommending password managers, because I’ve never seriously used them myself.

Cryptocurrency 360

Cryptocurrency Passwords Encryption Accountability 360

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.

Social Engineering 338

Social Engineering Mobile Passwords Cybercrime 338

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 24, 2020

Use 2-factor authentication, and require it to be used by all relevant users and subcontractors. -In In cases where passwords are used, pick unique passwords and consider password managers. -Use access control lists for applications, Internet traffic and monitoring.

DNS 285

DNS Social Engineering Engineering Accountability 285