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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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2021

In the latest example of a supply chain attack, cybercriminals delivered malware to customers of the business password manager Passwordstate by breaching its developer’s networks and then deploying a fraudulent update last week, said Passwordstate’s maker, Click Studios.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

A 22-year-old man from the United Kingdom arrested this week in Spain is allegedly the ringleader of Scattered Spider , a cybercrime group suspected of hacking into Twilio , LastPass , DoorDash , Mailchimp , and nearly 130 other organizations over the past two years. man arrested was a SIM-swapper who went by the alias “ Tyler.”

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

The malware also targets crypto wallet extensions, password managers, and 2FA extensions. The malware also collects a variety of data, including system info, browser info, password manager info, miner related registry info, and installed games info. ” continues the analysis.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The malware could harvest a huge trove of data from infected systems, including cookies, autofill, cryptocurrency wallets, 2FA authenticators, password managers, and email client information. Glove Stealer is a.NET-based information stealer that targets browser extensions and locally installed software to steal sensitive data.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

Case in point: a colossal password compilation dubbed "RockYou2024" has emerged, containing nearly 10 billion unique passwords. The name "RockYou2024" pays homage to the infamous RockYou data breach of 2009, which exposed 32 million passwords due to insecure storage practices.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

This surge highlights a broader trend toward automation in cybercrime and signals that no email platform is immune. Since early 2022, there has been a 49 percent rise in phishing attempts capable of evading filters, with AI-generated threats accounting for nearly 5 percent of these attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Group-IB cybersecurity researchers recently identified several Russian-speaking cybercrime groups offering infostealing malware-as-a-service (MaaS), resulting in the theft of more than 50 million passwords thus far. Millions in Cybercrime Profit. Don’t save passwords in browser. Last month, the U.S.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. LastPass said criminal hackers had stolen encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As if password authentication’s coffin needed any more nails, researchers in the UK have discovered yet another way to hammer one in. For example, when typing a password, people will regularly hide their screen but will do little to obfuscate their keyboard’s sound.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

A focus on cybercrime While people hold a sense of distrust for election-related ads, they also revealed another emotion towards them: Fear. Finally, though Malwarebytes did not directly tie the concept of “cybercrime” to the election itself, survey participants were asked about “cyber interference.”

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. But in the world of cybercrime, malware features only mean so much.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, its also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As if password authentication’s coffin needed any more nails, researchers in the UK have discovered yet another way to hammer one in. For example, when typing a password, people will regularly hide their screen but will do little to obfuscate their keyboard’s sound.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

billion user login combinations, was posted on a cybercrime forum last week. The mother of all data leaks, dubbed “Compilation of Many Breaches” (COMB) by its uploader, includes unique email and password combinations from more than 250 previous data breaches, such as Netflix, LinkedIn and Exploit.in. Data leak impact.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Don't reuse passwords for anything important -- ­and get a password manager to remember them all. Given this, your best option is to turn your efforts toward trying to make sure that your data isn't used against you. Enable two-factor authentication for all important accounts whenever possible.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This overconfidence is cause for concern for many cybersecurity professionals as humans are the number one reason for breaches (how many of your passwords are qwerty or 1234five?). Only 28 percent don’t use repeated passwords•Only 20 percent use a password manager. Not using repeated passwords.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. Change passwords regularly. Passwords are easy to steal, and hackers can use them in just a few seconds.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. 24, Russia invades Ukraine, and fault lines quickly begin to appear in the cybercrime underground. I will also continue to post on LinkedIn about new stories in 2023. ” SEPTEMBER.

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 11, 2018

I was contacted by the Cybercrime Bureau of the Estonian Central Criminal Police who were after some assistance notifying individuals impacted by a number of different breaches. In total, there were 655k records affected that are now searchable.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

While Google searches are probably one of the most common tasks for any vacation planning, the results that people see can be manipulated through a type of cybercrime called malvertising , short for “malicious advertising. Use a password manager and 2FA. Your most sensitive accounts shouldnt just have a unique password.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Marriott is offering affected consumers a year’s worth of service from a company owned by security firm Kroll that advertises the ability to scour cybercrime underground markets for your data. Should you take them up on this offer? It probably can’t hurt as long as you’re not expecting it to prevent some kind of bad outcome.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 25, 2022

Password management software firm LastPass has suffered a data breach, threat actors have stole source code and other data. The company engaged a leading cybersecurity and forensics firm to investigate the incident, it confirmed that the data breach did not compromise users’ Master Passwords.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In August password management software firm LastPass disclosed a security breach, threat actors had access to portions of the company development environment through a single compromised developer account and stole portions of source code and some proprietary technical information. The backup contains both unencrypted data (i.e.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Password Manager Ensures your passwords are strong and secure, while also making them easy to access and manage. Password Manager Helps you securely store and manage your login credentials. Cybercrime is increasing at an alarming rate, targeting individuals and families just as often as businesses.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

A flood of data to the dark web in the last 12 months has kicked up the cybercrime risk of password reuse. The post Password Reuse Risk is Exacerbated by Dark Web Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Here's how to protect your data.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

On Christmas Eve, Resecurity’s HUNTER unit spotted the author of perspective password stealer Meduza has released a new version (2.2). Presently, Meduza password stealer supports Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022 and Windows 10/11.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. Do use strong passwords. Here’s what to avoid during Internet Safety Month, and every month after.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

The “cookie-stealing cybercrime spectrum” is broad, the researchers wrote, ranging from “entry-level criminals” to advanced adversaries, using various techniques. Browsers allow users to maintain authentication, remember passwords and autofill forms. See the Best Password Management Software & Tools.

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SC Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

The breach aggregator Have I Been Pwned, one of the most popular tools to test the real-world strength of passwords, made two significant announcements on Friday: A collaboration with the FBI to obtain new, hacked passwords, and contributing some of its code-base to the open-source community. Have I Been Pwned has two main features.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2024

Dell is warning its customers about a data breach after a cybercriminal offered a 49 million-record database of information about Dell customers on a cybercrime forum. 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.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

billion stolen usernames, passwords and other personal data. This is where criminals deploy botnets to automate the injection of surreptitiously obtained usernames and password pairs until they gain fraudulent access to a targeted account. Related: Massive Marriott breach closes out 2018. ” Third-party risks.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Password best practices One of the best ways to keep your personal data out of the hands of hackers is also one of the simplest. Create strong passwords. Here are some tips for creating unbreakable passwords. Keep it complicated We juggle so many passwords, it’s tempting to use something easy to remember.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

Password Management : Use strong, unique passwords and implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible, prioritizing authentication apps or hardware tokens over SMS text-based codes. In December 2021, experts at Check Point Research observed the resurgence of the Phorpiex botnet.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Every day is Groundhog Day for IT Teams when people use or recycle these bad passwords, but they just keep doing it. The post These Bad Passwords Make Every Day Groundhog Day for IT Teams appeared first on Security Boulevard. Here's how to stop that.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Foy was able to gain access to many victims’ accounts as they often used the same passwords across more than one account. Grab yourself a password manager. They create and remember strong passwords to prevent reuse, and many will refuse to sign in to bogus websites. A FIDO2 hardware key is the best option.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

During their investigation the police received help from the threat intelligence firm Group-IB that specializes in investigating and preventing cybercrimes. Use a password manager. A password manager will not fill out your details if the website’s domain does not fit what it has on record. 2FA bypass.

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