Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

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. LastPass said criminal hackers had stolen encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information.

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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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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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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Social media misuse. Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. This is where data encryption and automated backups come in. Cyber threats. Identity theft. Online profiling. Financial fraud.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords. Table of Contents Toggle What Is a Password Manager?

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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 ” concludes the report.

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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. Browser protection Keeps you safe while you browse and shop online, surf the web, and connect on social media. Password Manager Helps you securely store and manage your login credentials.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

“The company recently discovered that an unauthorized party had copied and encrypted information, and took steps towards removing it,” Marriott disclosed in a statement. The vulnerability that the hackers took advantage of had been in place and used for “unauthorized access,” according to the company statement, since 2014.

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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. Password auto-filling.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

That’s a crazy long time for an independent media outlet these days, but then again I’m bound to keep doing this as long as they keep letting me. Tank, seen here performing as a DJ in Ukraine in an undated photo from social media. KrebsOnSecurity turns 13 years old today. ” SEPTEMBER. ” SEPTEMBER.

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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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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

From social media platforms to online shopping and banking, we share a wealth of personal information that can be vulnerable to misuse or exploitation. Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 14, 2021

Dashlane and 1Password are two of our top picks for password managers in 2021. They offer many similar features, including password generation, automatic form-filling, password analysis, and dark web monitoring. Both tools make it easy for users to create and store passwords and share them safely with other users.

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Webroot

MAY 3, 2022

While these options make it easier for us to recall our passwords, it also makes it far simpler for a cybercriminal to uncover them too. While avoiding duplication of passwords for multiple accounts and enabling two-way authentication can help, using a password manager is another way to help manage all of your account passwords seamlessly.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

If you’re planning to skip in-store holiday shopping, or if your state is already in lockdown, it’s important to be on the lookout for the online scams that will undoubtedly show up in people’s email, texts and social media feeds. Change your passwords. Here are eight ways you can make your holiday season safer: 1. Bottom line.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The phishing sites used a Telegram instant message bot to forward any submitted credentials in real-time, allowing the attackers to use the phished username, password and one-time code to log in as that employee at the real employer website. 0ktapus often leveraged information or access gained in one breach to perpetrate another.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Changing passwords regularly will make the lives of cyberbullies much harder. The best practice is to change passwords every 90 days. You can even use password managers to automatically create strong passwords for you. Encrypting data on corporate devices can prevent hackers from accessing sensitive information.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 22, 2019

Start 2019 off on a cyber-secure footing by following these simple rules to protect yourself and your information: Don’t use personal information in your password: In the age of social media, it’s easier than ever to find out detailed information about you.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Hijacking online accounts : If your login credentials (usernames and passwords) are leaked, all your online accounts are put at risk. Besides your financial accounts, cyber thieves can also access your social media accounts and other platforms, leading to a major loss of privacy in addition to monetary losses.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, making it unreadable to hackers. Avoid clicking on links from unknown sources Clicking on links in emails, text messages, or social media from unknown or suspicious sources can expose you to phishing attacks or malware.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. Using a password manager can help you generate and store complex passwords without remembering each one. Use encrypted messaging apps like Signal or WhatsApp for private communications.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 21, 2023

Refrain from posting on social media about your honeymoon. Use strong passwords and encryption. If you don’t use a strong password on all devices, now is the time to change that. Better still, invest in a Password Manager. So, we rounded up some quick tips to keep you safe.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Limit how much personal information you share online: Be wary of oversharing on social media. Limit app access to your information: Apps collect your data and share it, so be sure to manage your app permissions and control how much access they have to your information.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 7, 2024

One area where best practices have evolved significantly over the past twenty years is password security best practices. Attackers move service by service starting with things like email providers, social media services, banking and finance services, etc. to see where credentials may be reused and relied upon solely to gain access.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

On December 27, 2021 multiple cybersecurity media outlets began reporting on LastPass users who believed their master passwords had been stolen. LastPass is a “password manager” with both a web-based interface and mobile app that can help you generate, store, and access all of the ways you secure your favorite services.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked. Use a password manager to generate and remember complex, different passwords for each of your accounts. Most banks and social media offer this option now.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

And studies have revealed that the newly developed file-encrypting malware is using an Open-source password management library for encryption and is having capabilities of remaining anonymous, ex-filtrate data, and having abilities to give control to remote servers. The third is something astonishing to read!

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SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

Fake CAPTCHA distribution vectors Fake CAPTCHA distribution scheme There are two types of resources used to promote fake CAPTCHA pages: Pirated media, adult content, and cracked software sites. The attackers also use social media posts to lure victims to these channels. Binance, Ethereum) and associated browser extensions (e.g.,

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

The LAPSUS$ group is a relative newcomer to the ransomware scene, but it has made a name for itself by bringing down big targets like Impresa, the largest media conglomerate in Portugal, Brazil’s Ministry of Health, and Brazilian telecommunications operator Claro. They can auto-generate highly secure passwords for you. Hacked back?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Password management software firm LastPass disclosed a “second attack,” a threat actor used data stolen from the August security breach and combined it with information available from a third-party data breach. Then the attackers exploited a flaw in a third-party media software package to target the firm.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The best way to avoid getting got is to self-navigate online, avoiding links sent via any media. Consider using a password manager. Or use a password manager.). Missing Data. You go online and you can’t access your cloud account, or you can’t find data stored on a device or in a specific service.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Corporations not only house a trove of valuable data they can’t function without, but they are also expected to cough up a considerable amount of ransom money in exchange for their encrypted files. Your files are encrypted, and currently unavailable. Shot of Sugar-encrypted files (Courtesy of Marcelo Rivero).

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 3, 2023

To help stay protected and ensure their information remains safe, military members should consider using lockable filing cabinets, shredding documents, and using encrypted digital storage. Strong Password Practices It is crucial to use complex and unique passwords for all accounts, military and personal.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2023

Use a password manager Don’t forget to take your password manager and your 2FA device with you. Nothing can kill the buzz like having to go through umpteen “I forgot my password” routines. Use a VPN with strong encryption. Updating them while you are travelling can be slow and tedious.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

The best way to protect yourself against credential stuffing is to use strong and unique passwords for every account. That way, if one password is compromised, your other accounts remain secure. To make this easier on yourself, consider using a password manager. Use Password Managers.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Depending on how your browser stores the passwords, you may have to do the same for every password that the browser remembers for you. All modern web browsers come with a built-in password manager that offers to store your login credentials, but the degrees of security encryption are very diffferent.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

They're typically carried out via email, messaging apps, and social media, and are masked as sent from trustworthy sources like banks and governmental organizations. In the recruitment world, phishing attacks trick recruiters as well as candidates into revealing sensitive information, such as their Social Security numbers and passwords.

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