Webroot

MAY 3, 2022

Passwords have become a common way to access and manage our digital lives. Having a password allows you to securely access your information, pay bills or connect with friends and family on various platforms. However, having a password alone is not enough. Your passwords also need to be managed and protected.

Passwords 117

Passwords Identity Theft Password Management Antivirus 117

DoublePulsar

JANUARY 3, 2024

How 50% of telco Orange Spain’s traffic got hijacked — a weak password So here’s a funny story. RIPE look after internet IP addresses, basically the phone book of the internet. Also, there is no sane password policy at RIPE — you can use borisjohnson as your password, in other words it is a powder keg.

Passwords 81

Passwords Accountability Internet Internet 81

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 1, 2022

Our 2022 update to our famous password table that’s been shared across the news, internet, social media, and organizations worldwide. Password Strength in 2022 It’s been two years since we first shared our (now famous) password table. Hackers solve this problem by cracking the passwords instead.

Passwords 145

Passwords Software Internet Internet 145

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Safer Internet Day 2023: Empowering Kids and Families for a Safer Internet divya Tue, 02/07/2023 - 06:44 Save the date for Safer Internet Day 2023 , which will take place on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, the 20th edition of the campaign! Besides the benefits and opportunities offered by the internet, dangers and risks are looming.

Internet 71

Internet Internet Media Identity Theft 71

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Importantly, if the Internet were to achieve such a promise, then everyone, no matter their gender, race, income level, education, or age, could feel as safe and as private online as they deserve. Teenagers were, perhaps understandably, twice as likely as those aged 65 and up to have their social media accounts hacked.

Internet 123

Internet Internet Antivirus Cybercrime 123

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The idea behind Android banking trojans—and all cyber trojans—is simple: Much like the fabled “Trojan Horse” which, the story goes, carried a violent surprise for the city of Troy, Android banking trojans can be found on the internet disguised as benign, legitimate mobile apps that, once installed on a device, reveal more sinister intentions.

Banking 143

Banking Passwords Accountability Malware 143

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2022

A credential-stealing Windows-based malware, Spyware.FFDroider , is after social media credentials and cookies, according to researchers at ThreatLabz. It uses specific methods for each browser to exfiltrate the data stored in the target browsers: Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Internet Explorer Microsoft Edge. Social media.

Media 133

Media Malware Spyware Accountability 133

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

When it comes to love and romance, that is the password question, isn't it? This Valentine's Day, we attempt to lift the lid on this steamy cybersecurity subject to see if two people in a romantic relationship are both on board on the matter of exchanging passwords with each other. Password sharing among couples is really very common.

Passwords 90

Passwords Accountability Media IoT 90

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.

Passwords 106

Passwords Password Management Accountability Authentication 106

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The idea of connecting your entire home to the internet was once a mind-blowing concept. And because of our high propensity to forgo changing default passwords that came with the smart devices we buy, we’re essentially putting ourselves—our homes and our family’s data and privacy—at the forefront of online attacks without us knowing.

Passwords 114

Passwords Telecommunications Internet Internet 114

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Today’s generation of kids and teens consider their devices and the Internet as extensions of their lives. So without further ado, let’s dive into what we should be teaching our kids about Internet safety and what we can do to enforce these teachings. 7 Internet safety tips. This is where a password manager comes in.

Internet 110

Internet Internet Passwords Password Management 110

Krebs on Security

MAY 23, 2024

Two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a large, mysterious new Internet hosting firm called Stark Industries Solutions materialized and quickly became the epicenter of massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on government and commercial targets in Ukraine and Europe. The homepage of Stark Industries Solutions.

DDOS 274

DDOS Internet Internet Government 274

Webroot

JUNE 25, 2021

Password predictability is one of the most significant challenges to overall online security. Well aware of this trend, hackers often seek to exploit what they assume are the weak passwords of the average computer user. How are passwords cracked? How are passwords cracked? The problem is password predictability.

Passwords 101

Passwords Password Management Internet Internet 101

The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

While the internet and social media have been very positive for businesses, there remains an inherent risk when it comes to how brands manage their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. Here are five potential pitfalls of social media marketing.

Media 138

Media Marketing Risk Passwords 138

Duo's Security Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

Our documentary, “ The Life and Death of Passwords ,” explores with industry experts the history of passwords, why passwords have become less effective over time, and how trust is established in a passwordless future. Almost as soon as it was implemented, researchers began to swap passwords to share their access windows.

Passwords 80

Passwords Encryption Media Accountability 80

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. who picked up his cell phone and said shut it off from the Internet.” ” WHOLESALE PASSWORD THEFT.

Passwords 208

Passwords Ransomware Password Management Malware 208

Security Affairs

MARCH 6, 2020

Virgin Media discloses a data breach that exposed the personal information of roughly 900,000 of its customers. Virgin Media discloses a data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 900,000 customers (names, home, and email addresses and phone numbers ). SecurityAffairs – hacking, Virgin Media).

Data breaches 94

Data breaches Media Wireless Mobile 94

SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Employees and executives are often oversharing personal details on social media and even in automated out-of-office (OOO) email messages. Of course, OOO instructions serve an important business communications function, and a strong strong social media profile is a great way to network with your peers and brand yourself. Social media.

Media 110

Media Social Engineering Passwords Accountability 110

Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Often it's related to data breaches or sloppy behaviour on behalf of some online service playing fast and loose with HTTPS or passwords or some other easily observable security posture. It's totally going to kill passwords! I know, massive shock right?

Passwords 226

Passwords Authentication Data breaches Accountability 226

Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2023

Kilmer said Faceless has emerged as one of the underground’s most reliable malware-based proxy services, mainly because its proxy network has traditionally included a great many compromised “Internet of Things” devices — such as media sharing servers — that are seldom included on malware or spam block lists.

Malware 244

Malware Passwords Accountability Advertising 244

Malwarebytes

JUNE 20, 2022

So update those apps that need updating and uninstall those that waste space; scan your devices with a trusty malware scanner , and change any duplicate passwords. Such scams may arrive via email, SMS, or social media. Refrain from posting on social media about your vacation. Be mindful of seasonal scams. Malwarebytes has one.

Internet 98

Internet Internet VPN Scams 98

Hacker's King

DECEMBER 4, 2023

wherever you go, you'll probably find a free Wi-Fi captive portal to access the internet free of cost for a limited time or usage. So let me give you a short overview of what actually a hacker does to create a fake Wi-Fi captive to steal social media accounts. In my case, I have an internet connection through eth0.

Media 52

Media Accountability Wireless Internet 52

CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Safer Internet Day is a reminder for organizations to train and regularly refresh employee awareness around cybersecurity. With regular headlines of the latest cyber-attack occurring, organizations must focus on cybersecurity and using the internet safely. So why is it vital to train employees on cybersecurity and internet risks?

Internet 94

Internet Internet Data breaches Phishing 94

Identity IQ

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Every day, criminals scour the internet for personal information they can use to commit fraud and identity theft. Social media can be a valuable trove of information for identity thieves looking to assume the identity of children. How Thieves Can Use Social Media to Gain Information. How to Avoid Oversharing on Social Media.

Identity Theft 98

Identity Theft Media Passwords Internet 98

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2019

A cyber survey conducted by the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) revealed that ‘123456’ is still the most hacked password. Security experts at the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) analyzed the 100,000 most-commonly re-occurring breached passwords using data from Have I Been Pwned (HIBP).

Passwords 104

Passwords Accountability Data breaches Advertising 104

Hot for Security

JANUARY 21, 2021

Researchers have recently stumbled upon an unsecure database belonging to Fleek, an X-rated social media app Fleek that ceased operations in 2019. Lacking username and password authentication, the unsecure bucket provided researchers with access to nearly three years worth of records, primarily linked to US-based users.

Media 86

Media Accountability Internet Internet 86

CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In an increasingly connected world, where our lives revolve around the internet, safeguarding our privacy online has become paramount. From social media platforms to online shopping and banking, we share a wealth of personal information that can be vulnerable to misuse or exploitation.

Passwords 126

Passwords Encryption Media Banking 126

Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 18, 2023

The 2023 update to the Hive Systems Password Table that’s been shared across the internet, the news, universities, and by thousands of organizations worldwide. Download now Looking at Passwords in 2023 Since 2020, we’ve conducted a lot of research to develop and present the Hive Systems Password Table. Keep reading below!

Passwords 52

Passwords Software Manufacturing Data breaches 52

Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

But these moments of personal crisis have few, immediate solutions, as the current proposals to curb and stem online harassment zero in on the systemic—such as changes in data privacy laws to limit the personal information that can be weaponized online or calls for major social media platforms to better moderate hateful content and its spread.

Passwords 101

Passwords Authentication Data privacy Accountability 101

Malwarebytes

MAY 22, 2024

On Monday, the computing giant unveiled a new line of PCs that integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to promise faster speeds, enhanced productivity, and a powerful data collection and search tool that screenshots a device’s activity—including password entry—every few seconds. The consequences of such a system could be enormous.

Artificial Intelligence 100

Artificial Intelligence Passwords Accountability Media 100

Security Affairs

MAY 31, 2023

The file contained PostgreSQL and Redis databases credentials, including host, port, username, and password. Given that the databases are connected to the internet, it makes it easier for attackers to access them. Judging by the name – ‘neho-media’, the bucket most likely stored images.

Passwords 92

Passwords Phishing Accountability Banking 92

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The “version history” of the internet was split by what we could do online—simple browsing across Web 1.0’s These are some of the findings from Malwarebytes’ new research survey, “Everyone’s afraid of the internet and no one’s sure what to do about it.”

Antivirus 128

Antivirus Identity Theft Internet Internet 128

The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. Change passwords regularly. One of the most overlooked ways to protect your business from data breaches is changing passwords on a regular basis. Many people have their original passwords from college, and they never update them. This can be risky.

Passwords 214

Passwords Security Awareness Data breaches Cybersecurity 214

CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 4, 2023

The internet has transformed our lives in many positive ways, but it has also created a new set of challenges, such as the need to protect our privacy online. With so much personal infor-mation available on the internet, it is important to take steps to safeguard our privacy.

VPN 106

VPN Passwords Scams Accountability 106

Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 18, 2023

Looking for the most recent Password Table? The 2023 update to the Hive Systems Password Table that’s been shared across the internet, the news, universities, and by thousands of organizations worldwide. So we’ll talk through the data, our assumptions, and oh, you’re going to see a LOT of variations of the password table.

Passwords 52

Passwords Software Manufacturing Data breaches 52

The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2022

This is one giant leap towards getting rid of passwords entirely. Excising passwords as the security linchpin to digital services is long, long overdue. Password abuse at scale arose shortly after the decision got made in the 1990s to make shared secrets the basis for securing digital connections. Our brains just won’t do it.”.

Authentication 342

Authentication Passwords Banking Digital transformation 342

The Last Watchdog

MARCH 13, 2019

In the not too distant future, each one of us will need to give pause, on a daily basis, to duly consider how we purchase and use Internet of Things devices and services. Only when we demand it, will the Internet of Things achieve a level of trust that makes it stable. This is coming. This time the stakes are too high. Talk more soon.

Internet 189

Internet Internet IoT Energy and Utilities 189