eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2022

And if you use the same password for all of your online accounts, you’re giving attackers access to a ton of information with very little work. Password managers , like Keeper and 1Password, make it easy for users to secure their online accounts without having to remember a different password for each of their 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. That attack, which resulted in an $18.5

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2025

Bots (software programs that interact with web sites) have been ubiquitous for years. That could be down to a flood of data breaches that flooded the market with more stolen credentials to try, Imperva said. Use a trusted password manager to keep those passwords safe and easily accessible. Protect your PC.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2021

1Password and LastPass are probably at the top of your list for password managers , but which one is the best for you? They both do a great job of protecting your employees’ passwords and preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your business systems. Choosing the right password manager.

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The Hacker News

APRIL 30, 2021

Click Studios, the Australian software firm which confirmed a supply chain attack affecting its Passwordstate password management application, has warned customers of an ongoing phishing attack by an unknown threat actor. "We

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. As of 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the United States amounted to $9.36 In comparison, the global average cost per data breach was $4.88

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Norton has multiple training videos and help articles for using the software, and it offers phone, email, and chat options for customer support. Password manager: Norton generates strong passwords and syncs logins across all your protected devices. On the usability side, it supports Mac, Windows, Android, and iOS devices.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 15, 2024

In what could be one of the largest data breaches in history, personal information of potentially billions of individuals may have been compromised in a hack of National Public Data (NPD), a Florida-based background check company. Use complex, unique passwords for all accounts and consider using a password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has issued a statement that its servers were infiltrated in January this year leading to a data breach. The post Zoho Vulnerability leads to data breach at International Committee of the Red Cross appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2024

Beware of scammers Scammers are always on the lookout for data breaches as it presents an opportunity for phishing. Do not install software when asked out of the blue, especially if it reaches you as an email attachment. Do not install software when asked out of the blue, especially if it reaches you as an email attachment.

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The Hacker News

MARCH 6, 2023

The massive breach at LastPass was the result of one of its engineers failing to update Plex on their home computer, in what's a sobering reminder of the dangers of failing to keep software up-to-date.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 26, 2022

There is no evidence that this incident involved any access to customer data or encrypted password vaults. LastPass offers a password manager which is reportedly used by more than 33 million people and 100,000 businesses around the world. It also generates strong passwords. Stolen passwords. What to do?

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 23, 2021

Most enterprise data breaches are still tied to weak password and secrets management habits among employees. Thanks to the great team there for their support!

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 3, 2021

The majority of enterprise data breaches are still tied to weak password and secrets management habits among employees.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Further, if a hacker were to use their wrongful access to steal customer data, then a small business might also have to front the cost for sending out data breach notifications, per their states regulations. Hackers frequently buy usernames and passwords on the dark web from prior data breaches.

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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. “If you have my seed phrase, you can copy and paste that into your wallet, and then you can see all my accounts. .”

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Data breaches can be devastating for organizations, these are 3 of the worst incidents that could have been prevented. Data breaches can be devastating for organizations and even entire countries. Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

According to Mailchimp, the attackers used their access to Mailchimp employee accounts to steal data from 214 customers involved in cryptocurrency and finance. The vulnerability exploited by the intruders was patched back in 2020, but the employee never updated his Plex software.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Get your patches and updates asap Once you have established the hardware and software in your environment you need to perform effective patch and vulnerability management. Lock things down Having a strict policy to protect your important assets with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be a no-brainer.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Both platforms are owned by the same company (Avast Software s.r.o.), Without that trust, why would you ever use software that requires so much data and access privileges on your device? The bottom line is I wouldn’t trust Avast with my personal data, and I don’t think anyone else should either. Let’s find out.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Posted by Arnar Birgisson, Software Engineer We are excited to announce passkey support on Android and Chrome for developers to test today, with general availability following later this year. In this post we cover details on how passkeys stored in the Google Password Manager are kept secure.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The recent boom in remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which effective password management plays a big role. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Travel Mode.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 7, 2023

The LastPass data breach was caused by the failure to update Plex on the home computer of one of the company updates. The security breach suffered by LastPass was caused by the failure to update Plex on the home computer of one of its engineers.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords. Use antivirus software.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

In an April 23 blog , the firm claimed to have digital evidence that Australian company ClickStudios suffered a breach, sometime between April 20 and April 22, which resulted in the attacker dropping a corrupted update to its password manager Passwordstate. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

This annual event encourages you to level up your password game and strengthen your online defenses. World Password Day is more relevant than ever in todays evolving threat landscape. Lets explore password-based attacks, and some steps you can take to lock down your logins, once and for all. The bottom line? Did you know?

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 10, 2025

Increased vulnerability: As the nation's cybersecurity defense is stretched thinner, everyday users may face higher risks of cyberattacksfrom data breaches to service disruptions. The planned cuts to CISA underscore a critical juncture for U.S. cybersecuritya period marked by tightening budgets and surging threats.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2021

If you secretly add malicious code to a legitimate software update, then organizations might welcome all the code into their networks. A similar type of attack just played out against an Enterprise Password Management tool called Passwordstate. Supply chain cyberattack against password manager Passwordstate.

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2025

Its something that can easily happen if your personal data falls into the hands of cybercriminals. In our interconnected world, data breaches and identity theft are a constant threat, making it more important than ever to guard your sensitive personal information. Thats where a password manager comes in.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach? With an estimated 2.9

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

As we celebrate Change Your Password Day on February 1st and 2FA Day on February 2nd, theres no better time to rethink and upgrade how we protect our digital lives. 2025 must be the year we adopt modern security practices, such as passkeys, phishing-resistant 2FA, and password managers, to ensure safer, stronger authentication for everyone.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Then, on October 4, news leaked that Sony had told current and former employees and their family members about another cybersecurity breach that exposed personal information. This was confirmed by a Data Breach Notification submitted in Maine. Change your password. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2024

Ukraine’s cyber operation shut down the ATM services of major Russian banks A bug in Chrome Password Manager caused user credentials to disappear BIND updates fix four high-severity DoS bugs in the DNS software suite Terrorist Activity is Accelerating in Cyberspace – Risk Precursor to Summer Olympics and Elections Progress Software fixed (..)

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Hot for Security

MAY 6, 2021

A recent survey showed that 66% of people don’t consider changing passwords after finding out about major data breaches, and more than half haven’t changed their passwords in 12 months. This behavior ensures that data breaches will always provide threat actors with a large number of valid credentials.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

What Are the Risks of a Data Breach? IdentityIQ In a society dominated by digital interconnectedness, the risks associated with data breaches loom over individuals, businesses, and society at large. What Is a Data Breach? Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive transactions or data.

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Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Data Leak IdentityIQ In a cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the online community, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been exposed in the “RockYou2024” data breach. billion passwords. The additional 1.5

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2022

Verizon's 2022 Data Breach Investigation Report showed that 82% of breaches last year were in part due to human error. China now finds itself in the middle of one of the largest data breaches of all time after a government developer wrote a blog post on a popular forum that included the credentials to a police database.

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