Troy Hunt

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

When I launched Pwned Passwords V2 last week , I made it fast - real fast - and I want to talk briefly here about why that was important, how I did it and then how I've since shaved another 56% off the load time for requests that hit the origin. Why Speed Matters for Pwned Passwords. And a bunch of other cool perf stuff while I'm here.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. Geography of the Yanluowang attacks, December 4th, 2021 – April 8th, 2022 ( download ). The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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Google Security

JULY 24, 2024

Posted by Jasika Bawa, Lily Chen, and Daniel Rubery, Chrome Security Last year, we introduced a redesign of the Chrome downloads experience on desktop to make it easier for users to interact with recent downloads. In fact, files sent for deep scanning are over 50x more likely to be flagged as malware than downloads in the aggregate.

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SecureList

APRIL 18, 2022

Kaspersky experts have found a vulnerability in the Yanluowang encryption algorithm and created a free decryptor to help victims of this ransomware with recovering their files. Geography of the Yanluowang attacks, December 4th, 2021 – April 8th, 2022 ( download ). The encryption code for big files. Yanluowang description.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 11, 2022

Some of you may even have changed your old router’s password for a brand new one. What is a Wi-Fi password? Your Wi-Fi password is how you keep your internet activities, and also your router, secure from people you don’t want to have access. Does my router have a Wi-Fi password?

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

What Is Encryption Key Management? To keep data safe, it is encrypted and decrypted using encryption keys. Types of Encryption Keys. There are two main types of encryption keys : symmetric and asymmetric. Symmetric key encryption uses a single key to both encrypt and decrypt data. brooke.crothers.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When a support technician wants to use it to remotely administer a computer, the ConnectWise website generates an executable file that is digitally signed by ConnectWise and downloadable by the client via a hyperlink. ” A composite of screenshots researcher Ken Pyle put together to illustrate the ScreenConnect vulnerability.

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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. Among those was the encrypted messaging app Signal , which said the breach could have let attackers re-register the phone number on another device for about 1,900 users. According to an Aug.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 21, 2022

In October 2020, Formbook was rebranded as Xloader and some significant improvements were introduced, especially related to the command and control (C2) network encryption. Steal stored passwords. Download and execute additional binaries. We will explain the encryption algorithms in the following sections.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 4, 2021

percent of all malware detected on networks of WatchGuard Technologies customers in the second quarter came over encrypted connections, raising the security risk for the 80 percent of such organizations that lack processes for decrypting and scanning HTTPS traffic for threats. Malware in Encrypted Traffic. A surprising 91.5

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

Improving your password habits: Do not use any combination of characters that is easy to guess. Avoid using the same password across multiple accounts as well as including any personal information. Recognisable keystroke patterns or short passwords should also be avoided. Don’t use repeated letters or numbers as a password.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

xyz pic.twitter.com/VLhISark8Y — Goldwave (@OGoldwave) March 13, 2023 The variant employed in the campaign supports a more sophisticated encryption method of byte remapping and a monthly rotation of the C2 server. #ViperSoftX is back, doesn't look like much has changed. c2 arrowlchat[.]com ” continues the report.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Kral In mid-2023, we discovered the Kral downloader which, back then, downloaded the notorious Aurora stealer. This changed in February this year when we discovered a new Kral stealer, which we believe is part of the same malware family as the downloader due to certain code similarities. That file is the Kral downloader.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

In late March 2023, 3CX disclosed that its desktop applications for both Windows and macOS were compromised with malicious code that gave attackers the ability to download and run code on all machines where the app was installed. “This could cause the file to run when double-clicked instead of opening it with a PDF viewer.”

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Security Affairs

JULY 14, 2021

The malicious shell scripts used by Shlayer and Bundlore are usually malvertising-focused adware bundlers using shell scripts in the kill chain to download and install an adware payload. Bash scripts invoking encrypted Zip file. Upon installation, the disk image mounts thereby initiating the bash shell script installation.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Make sure your smartphone, tablet and laptop are password-protected, particularly if you’re in the habit of carrying them around wherever you go. VPNs encrypt data , making it much harder to intercept when transmitted through a shared or suspect internet connection. SSLs ensure all data is encrypted. Change passwords repeatedly.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2024

The site was used to deploy JavaScript disguised as JQuery to download and deobfuscate the installer. The installer featured CrowdStrike branding, German language localization, and required a password to install malware. The page was crafted to trick the recipient into downloading the fake CrowdStrike Crash Reporter.

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Anton on Security

APRIL 13, 2023

because of the security of the GCP platform most compromises in the cloud are simply from lack of passwords, poor password strength, reused and leaked credentials, or straightforwardly misconfigured software ” [ A.C. — this make all the jokes about it being ‘so 1980s’ but this is the reality today. You can have fun in the cloud!

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

I want a "secure by default" internet with all the things encrypted all the time such that people can move freely between networks without ever needing to care about who manages them or what they're doing with them. Now let's try the mobile app: What's the encryption story there?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 7, 2024

What changed, and what is NIST's updated password guidance and the role of password strength in 2024?” One area where best practices have evolved significantly over the past twenty years is password security best practices. What are the key takeaways from NIST's updated password guidance?”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 13, 2022

AppLockGo Application – This app offers a fingerprint, password or PIN lock and helps secure gallery, SMSes, Contacts and social media apps along with the settings app. It is free to download from both App or Playstore. It is free to download from both App or Playstore. star rating on an average.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

To encrypt your backups, select Encrypt local backup , type a password, then click Set Password. Keep threats off your mobile devices by downloading Malwarebytes for iOS , and Malwarebytes for Android today.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 26, 2019

A map showing the distribution of some 2 million iLinkP2P-enabled devices that are vulnerable to eavesdropping, password theft and possibly remote compromise, according to new research. The security flaws involve iLnkP2P , software developed by China-based Shenzhen Yunni Technology. A Webcam made by HiChip that includes the iLnkP2P software.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 22, 2019

Please download and read the attached encrypted document carefully. Note: The password for the document is 123456. Our {legal team | legal council | legal departement} has prepared a document explaining the {litigation | legal dispute | legal contset}.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Researchers at Elastic Security Labs analyzed the malware and confirmed it can steal keychain passwords and data from multiple browsers. The ZIP file is then XOR encrypted, base64 encoded, and sent via a POST request to a specified URL using the built-in cURL command. concludes the report.

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2024

Distribution of programming languages used in writing web applications, 2021–2023 ( download ) We analyzed data obtained through web application assessments that followed the black, gray and white box approaches. Mitigation: do not store files containing sensitive data, such as passwords or backups, in web application publish directories.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As I said, our IT department recently notified me that some of my data was leaked and a pre-emptive password reset was enforced as they didn't know what was leaked.    It would be good to see it as an informational notification in case there's an increase in attack attempts against my email address.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. Once they’re in, they can grab your emails, usernames, passwords, and more. They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 17, 2021

Verify download sources. Before making any downloads, scan the website you’re downloading from to ensure that it’s verified, and only click on legitimate download links. Encrypt where possible. Encryption tools can be used to protect data from outsiders. Update software regularly. Monitor data.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Number of business users in the CIS who encountered ransomware, January–July 2021 ( download ). Unique business users whose devices were attacked by ransomware Trojans as a percentage of all unique users of Kaspersky products in the country, January–July 2021 ( download ). Encrypted files and a note from the attackers.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 29, 2024

To encrypt your backup data and protect it with a password, select Encrypt local backup. You will be prompted for a password. Keep threats off your mobile devices by downloading Malwarebytes for iOS , and Malwarebytes for Android today. Under Backups , choose Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Clicking the notification downloads a malicious file to the device. Over the course of time, the attackers have changed the download URL to stay undetected longer. Landing page example The download is a JS file that contains obfuscated code. It also created fake password prompts in an attempt to obtain the system password.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

It looks like Atomic Stealer was updated around mid to late December 2023, where its developers introduced payload encryption in an effort to bypass detection rules. This will allow Atomic Stealer to collect passwords and other sensitive files that are typically access-restricted. In brief – implemented anti-unlogin Google.

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SecureList

MAY 16, 2023

Download the full version of the report (PDF) Kaspersky Incident Response in various regions and industries In 2022, 45.9% Encrypted data remains the number-one problem that our customers are faced with. For a deeper analysis of the vulnerabilities most commonly exploited by cyberattackers, download this appendix (PDF).

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Security Affairs

MAY 20, 2021

The Java-based STRRAT RAT was distributed in a massive spam campaign, the malware shows ransomware-like behavior of appending the file name extension.crimson to files without actually encrypting them. This RAT is infamous for its ransomware-like behavior of appending the file name extension.crimson to files without actually encrypting them.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2021

The ransomware encrypts files on the targeted systems using the “ cuba” extension. The Hancitor downloader has been active since at least 2016 for dropping Pony and Vawtrak. The Hancitor downloader has been active since at least 2016 for dropping Pony and Vawtrak.

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