Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Microsoft warns Chinese threat actors are using the Quad7 botnet to carry out password-spray attacks and steal credentials. Chinese threat actors use the Quad7 botnet in password-spray attacks to steal credentials, Microsoft warns. These routers are used to relay brute-force attacks on Microsoft 365 accounts.
Schneier on Security
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
As part of that, it's reviewing wireless home-security cameras. They could be discovered by anyone who finds or guesses the camera's IP address -- and if you haven't set a strong password, a hacker might find it easy to gain access. Consumer Reports is starting to evaluate the security of IoT devices.
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Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
In February, KrebsOnSecurity wrote about a novel cybercrime service that helped attackers intercept the one-time passwords (OTPs) that many websites require as a second authentication factor in addition to passwords. An ad for the OTP interception service/bot “SMSRanger.”
Krebs on Security
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
In late October, this author received a tip from Wisconsin-based security firm Hold Security that a file containing a staggering number of internal usernames and passwords for Orvis had been posted to Pastebin. Orvis wireless networks (public and private). Employee wireless phone services. Employee wireless phone services.
Krebs on Security
OCTOBER 1, 2021
From there, the attackers can reset the password for almost any online account tied to that mobile number, because most online services still allow people to reset their passwords simply by clicking a link sent via SMS to the phone number on file. a one-time passcode sent via email to the email address associated with the account. -a
Malwarebytes
AUGUST 4, 2021
By releasing an information sheet that provides guidance on securing wireless devices while in public (pdf) —for National Security System, Department of Defense, and Defense Industrial Base teleworkers—the NSA has provided useful information on malicious techniques used by cyber actors, and ways to protect against them. Wi-Fi and encryption.
Joseph Steinberg
MARCH 15, 2021
You can stop unauthorized devices from connecting to your network by not giving out your Wi-Fi password; it is simple to avoid giving your children your Wi-Fi password, for example, by manually configuring the Wi-Fi settings on ther devices.
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