Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Hope yours has been amazing too, see you from home next week 😊 References LastPass has added an update re their recent security incident (if keychains have been downloaded - even fully encrypted ones - that's bad news) Personally, I quite like the public view count on all tweets (if you dislike it just purely because it was introduced (..)

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

They dont crack into password managers or spy on passwords entered for separate apps. The lure that convinces people to download these apps varies. Before downloading any apps, you should look at the number of reviews. Most people will only ever need to download Android apps directly from the Google Play Store.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 29, 2023

If you're reusing passwords across services, get a password manager and change them to be strong and unique. I personally use Microsoft Defender which is free, built into Windows and updates automatically via Windows Update.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Inside this content is an obfuscated PowerShell script that ultimately downloads the malicious payload. Payload: Lumma stealer Initially, the malicious PowerShell script downloaded and executed an archive with the Lumma stealer. One of the modules can also take screenshots.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 9, 2025

This access enabled Bathula to download the victims’ personal information, including their private photographs and videos, the class action asserts, adding that he also used his access to systems both at home and at work to spy on the victims in real time. Watch where you download from. Don’t reuse passwords.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

—Elie Bursztein, Cybersecurity Research Lead, Google Non-Traditional Authentication Methods Move the Needle Two contemporary trends in primary authentication are password managers and biometrics. Password managers are a tool which securely stores a user’s existing passwords and can assist in the creation of new, more secure passwords.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 30, 2023

We have recently written about malvertising campaigns that leverage Google paid advertisements to try and trick people into downloading malware instead of the software they were looking for. Now, our researchers found that the malvertising campaigns via Google Ads are not just about software downloads and scams.

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Troy Hunt

MAY 29, 2024

Those passwords have had their prevalence counts updated accordingly (we received counts for each password with many appearing in the takedown multiple times over), so if you're using Pwned Passwords already, you'll see new numbers next to some entries. That also means there are 4.6M

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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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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.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

But over time, the developers behind TrickBot began adding alarming new features, including the capabilities to steal Outlook credentials, disable Windows Defender, and even to download and deliver additional, separate malware onto infected devices. Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

And if cybercriminals manage to steal the session cookie, they can log in as you, change the password and grab control of your account. How to avoid AI Gmail phishing Never click on links or download files from unexpected emails or messages. Use a password manager to autofill credentials only on trusted sites.

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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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SecureBlitz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Here’s a review on Mozilla Firefox Lockwise – showing its benefits, features and how to download it. The Lockwise app is a privacy tool from Mozilla, which is specially designed for storing Firefox passwords (and logins). So, if you’re the type who forgets passwords easily, this piece’s for you.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

But neither of these data quality issues matter - here's why: When these passwords flow through into Pwned Passwords, they ultimately exist as hashes to be downloaded or queried using k-anonymity. Nobody is going to use the first password with all the HTML in it so it has no real world impact.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started.

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Zero Day

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A software engineer for the Disney Company unwittingly downloaded a piece of malware that turned his life upside down. Was his password manager to blame?

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Only 28 percent don’t use repeated passwords•Only 20 percent use a password manager. Using strong passwords (random combinations of letters and numbers are best) and storing them securely in a password manager. Not using repeated passwords. Reporting suspicious communications. What needs to get done.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2021

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

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2025

In the next section, youll be asked which, if there is any, personal data youd like to download from the company (onto a personal, not public, computer). SCAN NOW If your data was exposed in the 23andMe breach, here is what you can do: Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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Troy Hunt

JULY 9, 2018

The first part of that is a simple fix we all have control of as individuals but is extremely hard to address as service operators: people need to stop reusing passwords. Go and get a password manager (I use 1Password ), generate random strings for passwords, job done. (Of It's a simple yet effective tool.

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Bleeping Computer

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A Google Ads campaign was found pushing a fake KeePass download site that used Punycode to appear as the official domain of the KeePass password manager to distribute malware. [.]

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

•The extensions are capable of hooking into login events to redirect users to a page disguised as a password manager login. Extensions built on MV3 can steal site cookies, browsing history, bookmarks, and download history with ease, like their MV2 counterparts.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Malware is disguised as a legitimate program on fake websites that imitate official download portals for SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), KeePass password manager, PDF Reader Pro, and Veeam Backup and […].

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In a recent malvertising campaign, we observed a malicious Google ad for KeePass, the open-source password manager which was extremely deceiving. Malicious ad for KeePass The malicious advert shows up when you perform a Google search for 'keepass', the popular open-source password manager. info/download/KeePass-2.55-Setup.msix

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The threat actors set up websites cloning the official download websites for SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), KeePass password manager, and PDF Reader Pro. Researchers from BlackBerry uncovered a new RomCom RAT campaign impersonating popular software brands like KeePass, and SolarWinds.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2024

Use a password manager. Password managers will not auto-fill a password to a fake site, even if it looks like the real deal to you. Keep threats off your devices by downloading Malwarebytes today. Malwarebytes Browser Guard can help protect you. Consider passkeys.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

Once users click on the websites, which appear legitimate, theyre tricked into downloading malware or handing over sensitive information to scammers. That said, it’s inspiring to see that 41% of people “download or install a VPN” to provide an extra level of security when browsing on public Wi-Fi.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 5, 2023

. “This security advisory is to let you know that a high severity vulnerability was detected in ManageEngine Password Manager Pro.” “An SQL Injection vulnerability(CVE-2022-47523) was discovered in Password Manager Pro.” The flaw impacts Password Manager Pro, versions 12200 and below.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 12, 2024

AT&T says the customer data was illegally downloaded from its workspace on a third-party cloud platform. And which data is unlikely to be included: “The downloaded data doesn’t include the content of any calls or texts. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 30, 2022

Pwned Passwords is now doing in excess of 2 billion queries a month and has an ongoing feed of new passwords directly from the FBI. The k-anonymity search for email addresses sees over 100M queries a month and is baked into everything from browsers to password managers to identity theft services.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2024

Navigating the complexities of password management can be challenging, especially if you’re new to it. LastPass, a leading password manager, offers a robust solution for securely storing and managing your organization’s digital assets. Visit the LastPass download page. website URL, username, and password).

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

It can infect your device through malicious downloads, phishing emails, or compromised websites, leading to potential loss of access to your computer, data, photos, and other valuable files. Regularly scan your devices for malware and avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading unknown files.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 6, 2021

Lastly, for World Password Day 2021, once you have your new passwords, you'll want a better way to remember them, and the best way is with a password manager! Thanks for joining us for World Password Day! Download the kit. Check out the full list from 2020 here. Learn More. Full Article. Sign me up!

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 27, 2024

The stealer offers functionalities reminescent of Atomic Stealer including: file grabber, crypto wallet extractor, password manager (Bitwarden, KeePassXC) stealer, and browser data collector. org : Malicious ad for Arc browser via Google search People who clicked on the ad were redirected to arc-download[.]com com/Arc12645413[.]dmg

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

.” According to Holden, after using Emotet to prime VCPI’s servers and endpoints for the ransomware attack, the intruders deployed a module of Emotet called Trickbot , which is a banking trojan often used to download other malware and harvest passwords from infected systems. Direct deposit and Medicaid billing portals.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Dashlane is a leading password manager designed to simplify and secure your digital life. It consolidates your passwords into a single, encrypted vault. Dashlane is a popular and highly regarded password manager that provides robust security and convenient features to keep your credentials safe.

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