How Password Managers Can Get Hacked
Dark Reading
APRIL 11, 2023
Password managers aren't foolproof, but they do help mitigate risks from weak credentials and password reuse. Following best practices can contribute to a company's defenses.
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Dark Reading
APRIL 11, 2023
Password managers aren't foolproof, but they do help mitigate risks from weak credentials and password reuse. Following best practices can contribute to a company's defenses.
Bleeping Computer
APRIL 23, 2021
Click Studios, the company behind the Passwordstate password manager, notified customers that attackers compromised the app's update mechanism to deliver malware in a supply-chain attack after breaching its networks. [.].
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Adam Levin
MAY 7, 2020
The problem isn’t limited to easily guessed passwords: a recent study of remote workers found that 42 percent of employees physically write passwords down, 34 percent digitally capture them on their smartphones, and at least 20 percent admit to using the same password across multiple work accounts. .
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 8, 2022
Users looking to increase their security without the burden of remembering all those passwords typically turn to password managers to keep their accounts secure. Vault health reports Directory sync Secure password sharing. 1Password is a popular business password manager that encrypts data both at rest and in transit.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 13, 2023
Gen Digital, formerly Symantec Corporation and NortonLifeLock, warns that hackers breached Norton Password Manager accounts. Gen Digital, formerly Symantec Corporation and NortonLifeLock, informed its customers that threat actors have breached Norton Password Manager accounts in credential-stuffing attacks.
eSecurity Planet
JULY 23, 2021
LastPass is password management software that’s been popular among business and personal users since it was initially released in 2008. Like other password managers, LastPass provides a secure vault for your login credentials, personal documents, and other sensitive information. When it was acquired by LogMeIn Inc.
Bleeping Computer
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
A recent password manager breach sent a shockwave through the security community. No service is perfect, and that goes for password managers, so what can you do to protect yourself? [.]
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 8, 2021
Password managers play an important role in maintaining a strong security profile, and LastPass is certainly on our list of Best Password Managers & Tools for 2021. Alternative password managers offer a number of advantages over LastPass depending on your business needs. About LastPass.
eSecurity Planet
AUGUST 14, 2021
1Password and LastPass are probably at the top of your list for password managers , but which one is the best for you? They both do a great job of protecting your employees’ passwords and preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your business systems. Choosing the right password manager.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
If you’re looking for a password manager for your business, Bitwarden and LastPass might be on your list of potential solutions. Both vendors will help you and your employees store access credentials, improve password health, and share sensitive information securely. PBKDF2 SHA-256 encryption for master passwords.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 5, 2023
The attacks on password managers and their users continue as Bitwarden and 1Password users have reported seeing paid ads for phishing sites in Google search results for the official login page of the password management vendors.
Identity IQ
MAY 2, 2023
What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.
Security Affairs
JULY 3, 2023
The malware also targets crypto wallet extensions, password managers, and 2FA extensions. The malware also collects a variety of data, including system info, browser info, password manager info, miner related registry info, and installed games info. ” continues the analysis.
WIRED Threat Level
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The password manager's most recent data breach is so concerning, users need to take immediate steps to protect themselves.
Security Boulevard
MARCH 7, 2023
Online password managers are meant to help users keep track of the long and complex. The post What the LastPass Hack Says About Modern Cybersecurity appeared first on Axiad. The post What the LastPass Hack Says About Modern Cybersecurity appeared first on Security Boulevard.
Security Boulevard
MAY 19, 2021
It’s true that memorizing dozens of passwords can be quite the challenge, but reusing passwords is not the solution, either. Doing so can be dangerous, as attackers these days are able to hack accounts by exploiting those reused passwords very often. .
Bleeping Computer
AUGUST 25, 2022
Password management firm LastPass was hacked two weeks ago, enabling threat actors to steal the company's source code and proprietary technical information. [.].
eSecurity Planet
MAY 6, 2021
Dashlane and LastPass are two of the biggest names in password management software. They both provide businesses secure vaults for sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and personal identification numbers. It has long been regarded as a top password manager for both personal and professional use.
Security Boulevard
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
In recent months, the password manager industry has taken a significant cyber hit. In December 2022, one of the world’s most popular password managers, LastPass, notified its customers of a massive breach that exposed customer data and put their password vaults at risk if weak passwords were used.
Graham Cluley
JANUARY 3, 2023
Do you use the LastPass password manager? Did you know they suffered a data breach, and that your passwords may be at risk? You do now. Here's what you need to know.
SC Magazine
APRIL 23, 2021
Researchers at CSIS Security Group claim they have discovered what they think might be the next big supply chain hack. If customers were compromised, it follows a wave of other damaging software supply chain hacks discovered in the last four months. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Security Affairs
APRIL 25, 2021
The software company Click Studios was the victim of a supply chain attack, hackers compromised its Passwordstate password management application. Manager hase? Passwordstate is the Enterprise Password Management solution used by more than 29,000 customers and 370,000 security and IT professionals globally.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 17, 2019
Trend Micro addressed 2 DLL hijacking flaws in Trend Micro Password Manager that could allow malicious actors to escalate privileges and much more. “ SafeBreach Labs discovered a new vulnerability in Trend Micro Password Manager software.” SecurityAffairs – Trend Micro’s Password Manager, hacking).
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. An expert discovered a flaw in the LastPass password manager that exposes login credentials entered on a site previously visited by a user. SecurityAffairs – LastPass, hacking). Pierluigi Paganini.
Tech Republic Security
MARCH 4, 2023
LastPass attacks began with a hacked employee's home computer. The investigation now reveals the password manager company's data vault was compromised. The post LastPass releases new security incident disclosure and recommendations appeared first on TechRepublic.
Naked Security
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
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The Last Watchdog
AUGUST 29, 2022
Related: Damage caused by ‘business logic’ hacking. This data strongly indicates that password management and 2FA are crucial for any organization or startup to become more secure from web attacks. We’ve shared some helpful guidance on password security at Zigrin Security blog. 2009 DBIR page 17) .
WIRED Threat Level
MAY 28, 2024
Thanks to a flaw in a decade-old version of the RoboForm password manager and a bit of luck, researchers were able to unearth the password to a crypto wallet containing a fortune.
SecureBlitz
APRIL 11, 2024
Social media platforms and online forums are full of lamentations by Disney+ users’ complaints about their hacked Disney accounts. The highly anticipated launch of Disney+ in November 2019 wasn't without its hiccups.
Heimadal Security
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Over 33 million people and 100,000 businesses around the globe use LastPass` password management software. The post Threat Actors Hacked LastPass’ Cloud Storage and Stole Customers` Data appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. After the company’s CEO, Karim Toubba, stated […].
CSO Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Password management company LastPass, which was hit by two data breaches last year , has revealed that data exfiltrated during the first intrusion, discovered in August, was used to target the personal home computer of one of its devops engineers and launch a second successful cyberatttack, detected in November.
The Last Watchdog
JUNE 28, 2021
Microsoft has blunted the ongoing activities of the Nobelium hacking collective, giving us yet another glimpse of the unceasing barrage of hack attempts business networks must withstand on a daily basis. Nobelium is the Russian hacking collective best known for pulling off the milestone SolarWinds supply chain hack last December.
Security Affairs
MARCH 7, 2023
Recently, the password management software firm 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 hackers installed a keylogger on the DevOp engineer’s computed and captured his master password.
Security Affairs
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
The Password management solution LastPass revealed that the threat actors had access to its systems for four days during the August hack. Password management solution LastPass shared more details about the security breach that the company suffered in August 2022. SecurityAffairs – hacking, hack).
Heimadal Security
APRIL 26, 2021
The post Passwordstate Was Hacked in a Supply Chain Attack appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. The […].
The Security Ledger
JANUARY 2, 2019
Customers who use the Blur secure password manager by Abine may have had sensitive information leaked, according to a statement by Abine, the company that makes the product. . The post Abine says Blur Password Manager User Information Exposed appeared first on The Security Ledger.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MARCH 17, 2021
Media has been trying its best to create awareness among online users about the need to go for passwords that are difficult to guess or hack. Despite that, most users are seen indulging in a pursuit of using the same password on multiple platforms and that too which is easy to guess for hackers through password spray cyber attacks.
The Hacker News
MARCH 6, 2023
The embattled password management service last week revealed how unidentified actors leveraged information stolen from an earlier incident that took place prior to August 12, 2022, along with
eSecurity Planet
JANUARY 29, 2024
Dashlane is a password management software that’s popular for business and personal uses alike. Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault. The company was founded in 2009, and the first software edition was released in 2012.
Troy Hunt
JANUARY 8, 2019
Get a password manager (8 years on and I still use 1Password every day), create strong and unique passwords on every account and enable 2-factor authentication where available. And why would someone "hack" (I use the term loosely because they literally logged in with the correct username and password) Spotify accounts?
The Last Watchdog
MARCH 24, 2022
It can be a real hassle to keep track of the passwords you use. So many people use the same combination of username and password for every account. Related: Kaseya hack exacerbates supply chain exposures. You see, these days, many data breaches could be traced back to people using the same password across multiple accounts.
Krebs on Security
JULY 29, 2021
Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another. So hopefully by this point it should be clear why re-using passwords is generally a bad idea. Don’t re-use passwords. In essence, you effectively get to use the same password across all Web sites.
SecureWorld News
MAY 2, 2024
Creating passwords that are long, complex, and unique for every account is crucial to thwarting cybercriminals' ability to hack your accounts through techniques like brute-force attacks, credential stuffing, and phishing scams. Password manager tools make it easy to generate and store sturdy, random passwords for all your accounts.
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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