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

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Here’s a closer look at what typically transpires in the weeks or months before an organization notifies its users about a breached database.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The data breach suffered by LastPass in August 2022 may have been more severe than previously thought. The company engaged a leading cybersecurity and forensics firm to investigate the incident, at the time of disclosure it confirmed that the data breach did not compromise users’ Master Passwords.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

The infamous cybercrime syndicate ShinyHunters has struck again, this time claiming responsibility for an absolutely staggering data breach impacting live entertainment giants Ticketmaster and Live Nation. If confirmed, Ticketmaster must be transparent about the accessed data.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. There are several ways you can protect your business from data breaches. Change passwords regularly. Inventory your sensitive data.

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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. 0ktapus often leveraged information or access gained in one breach to perpetrate another. LastPass said criminal hackers had stolen encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 25, 2022

For example, the official Neopets twitter admits it “recently became aware that customer data may have been stolen” and has engaged the services of a forensics firm: It appears that email addresses and passwords used to access Neopets accounts may have been affected. Change your password , as Neopets suggests.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Cybercrime risk is rising, security vulnerabilities are increasing, and the cybersecurity industry is rapidly developing. Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. million is the cost of a data breach representing an increase of 2.6%

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

LastPass disclosed a new security breach, threat actors had access to its cloud storage using information stolen in the August 2022 breach. Password management solution LastPass disclosed a new security breach, the attackers had access to a third-party cloud storage service using information stolen in the August 2022 breach.

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Troy Hunt

JUNE 11, 2018

Running Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has presented some fascinating insights into all sorts of aspects of how data breaches affect us; the impact on the individual victims such as you and I, of course, but also how they affect the companies involved and increasingly, the role of government and law enforcement in dealing with these incidents.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 22, 2023

Since Pompompurin not only headed up BreachForums but has also allegedly been involved in some major breaches himself, more charges may follow. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Change your password.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

While hackers may have plenty of novel tools at their disposal, the best defenses you can implement today are the use of unique passwords and multifactor authentication. Let’s first talk about unique passwords. Using unique passwords is one of the best defenses to company data breaches that expose user login credentials.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. Do use strong passwords. Here’s what to avoid during Internet Safety Month, and every month after.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Be Skeptical of Phishing Attempts: Phishing is a prevalent cybercrime technique that involves tricking individuals into divulging their sensitive information.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a look at some of the more notable cybercrime stories from the past year, as covered by KrebsOnSecurity and elsewhere. 24, Russia invades Ukraine, and fault lines quickly begin to appear in the cybercrime underground. I will also continue to post on LinkedIn about new stories in 2023. ” SEPTEMBER.

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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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Over time, swatting has evolved from a dangerous type of prank to a cybercrime that can be ordered as a service. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Change your password. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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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. The backup contains both unencrypted data (i.e. ” continues the update.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

The Data Breach Notification lists the total number of persons affected as 5,815,591. What to do if you've been caught in a data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach. Change your password. Check the vendor's advice.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It also predicts that organised gangs will use cybercrime more, because it offers easy money for lower risk. Its findings included data from Irish businesses, which ranked cyber attacks and data breaches as their top risk they face. VentureBeat also has a good writeup of the key findings. million users.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

We started with usernames and passwords – something you know. Passwordless is the modern authentication method that does not rely on passwords, eliminating the risks that come with weak, lost, or stolen credentials. We added multi-factor authentication (MFA) – something you know and something you have or are. What is passwordless?

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Every day is Groundhog Day for IT Teams when people use or recycle these bad passwords, but they just keep doing it. The post These Bad Passwords Make Every Day Groundhog Day for IT Teams appeared first on Security Boulevard. Here's how to stop that.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access. While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. And BIPOC consumers were the least likely of all groups to avoid any financial damage due to a cybercrime attack.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

Truth be told: cybercrimes against students continue to rise, especially against those who report to university campuses and use university resources. This data breach of personal information was due to a vulnerability in Accellion’s system, a third-party vendor that handles secure file transfers. Improve Your Password Security.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. These include hardware failure, data breaches and defacement of data, ransomware and other malware outbreaks.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

User authentication has three common approaches: Password-protected logins set parameters for login credentials, including password length, special characters, or other mandatory elements. However, cybercrime would not be such a lucrative business if things were that simple. Password Strength and 2FA. SMS Spoofing.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 29, 2022

LastPass, the password manager that stores encrypted passwords online, recently experienced a security incident resulting in a portion of the company's source code being stolen, as well as some proprietary technical information. Has my Master Password or the Master Password of my users been compromised?

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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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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Google addressed 3 actively exploited flaws in Android Iran-linked APT TA453 targets Windows and macOS systems Bangladesh government website leaked data of millions of citizens A man has been charged with a cyber attack on the Discovery Bay water treatment facility Progress warns customers of a new critical flaw in MOVEit Transfer software CISA and (..)

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Elderly Americans are facing a drastic increase in cybercrime, identity theft and financial abuse. billion in cybercrime losses to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) – a 74% increase from the previous year. Many seniors are less technologically savvy than younger generations, making them more vulnerable to cybercrime.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

On the other hand, small-sized companies are also vulnerable to increasing cybercrime and the rapidly evolving threat landscape since they need more resources to hire security professionals and need more expertise. Businesses can prioritise protection efforts by classifying data based on its importance and regulatory requirements.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. Considering the many ways cybercriminals target employees and the costs of cybercrime to employers, it’s a wise investment.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The page was crafted to request the victims to enter their user ID and password. Upon clicking on the link in the message, victims are redirected to a fake American Express login page, which includes the company’s logo and a link to download the American Express app. Pierluigi Paganini. SecurityAffairs – hacking, American Express).

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Marriott is offering affected consumers a year’s worth of service from a company owned by security firm Kroll that advertises the ability to scour cybercrime underground markets for your data. Should you take them up on this offer?

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