Troy Hunt

MARCH 9, 2022

Which led me to a moment of clarity just yesterday as I was pondering revenge tactics and, in a flash of inspiration, came up with the idea of Password Purgatory: purgatory: a place or state of temporary suffering or misery You know how we all hate password complexity criteria? All they have to do first is create a password.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 4, 2020

Since launching version 2 of Pwned Passwords with the k-anonymity model just over 2 years ago now, the thing has really gone nuts (read that blog post for background otherwise nothing from here on will make much sense). They could be searching for any password whose SHA-1 hash begins with those characters. Very slick!

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

What follows is a set of basic security hygiene steps that will significantly reduce your risk online. Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Enable two-factor authentication on all critical accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 24, 2025

The compromised database contains approximately 6 million lines of data, including critical assets such as JKS files, encrypted SSO passwords, key files, and enterprise manager JPS keys. Beyond mass data exposure, there are heightened risks of credential compromise, corporate espionage, and potential extortion. (region-name).oraclecloud.com),

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2025

For decades, passwords have been our default method for keeping online accounts safe. A team at Cybernews conducted a study of over 19 billion newly exposed passwords which showed were looking at a a widespread epidemic of weak password reuse. Does that make the password obsolete? But our opponents have.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

With so much critical data now stored in the cloud, how can people protect their accounts? Until biometrics or a quantum solution change our everyday approach to encryption, passwords remain our first line of defense against data breaches, hackers, and thieves. Proper password hygiene doesn’t require a degree in rocket science.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The primary objective of these services is risk reduction. Policy violations by employees Most organizations focus on external threats; however, policy violations pose a major risk , with 51% of SMB incidents and 43% of enterprise incidents involving IT security policy violations caused by employees.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

SpyCloud , the leading identity threat protection company, today released its 2025 SpyCloud Annual Identity Exposure Report , highlighting the rise of darknet-exposed identity data as the primary cyber risk facing enterprises today. It requires organizations to rethink the risks posed by employees, consumers, partners and suppliers.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 30, 2025

So, lets explore how spread betting platforms are rising to this challenge and ensuring that their platforms are cyber risk-free. Cyber Risks Facing Spread Betting Platforms Cyber threats are becoming more dangerous than ever, and spread betting platforms are a major target for most of these cyberattacks. Thats true.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 7, 2022

Apple , Google and Microsoft announced this week they will soon support an approach to authentication that avoids passwords altogether, and instead requires users to merely unlock their smartphones to sign in to websites or online services. “I worry about forgotten password recovery for cloud accounts.”

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Security Affairs

APRIL 27, 2025

Microsoft warns that threat actor Storm-1977 is behind password spraying attacksagainst cloud tenants in the education sector. Over the past year, Microsoft Threat Intelligence researchers observed a threat actor, tracked as Storm-1977, using AzureChecker.exe to launch password spray attacks against cloud tenants in the education sector.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2025

As we celebrate World Password Day on May 1st, it's clear that traditional password trickslike swapping "a" with "@" or adding an exclamation point at the endare no longer fooling hackers. Hackers today can guess common patterns and character swaps in mere seconds, leaving those "clever" passwords vulnerable.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram says its testing new ways to use facial recognition—both to combat scams and to help restore access to compromised accounts. The social media giant is testing the use of video selfies and facial recognition to help users get their hijacked accounts back. What do you think?

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Before diving into the specifics of dormant accounts, it's important to take a step back and discuss a prerequisite: gaining cross-platform visibility into identity and access management data. Without an accurate user inventory, it becomes difficult to identify and mitigate security risks. Why are dormant accounts a risk?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2022

Passwords have become ubiquitous with digital. The humble password is nothing more than a digital key that opens a door. And they use passwords to open a device, a system, an account, a file and so on. Which begs the question: why do people create their own passwords? Related: The coming of passwordless access.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

Thought experiment story of someone of someone who lost everything in a house fire, and now can’t log into anything: But to get into my cloud, I need my password and 2FA. To get my passwords, I need my 2FA. To get my 2FA, I need my passwords. And, thus, get access to my accounts. So which is the bigger risk?

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The investigation revealed that attackers had compromised an account associated with a third-party provider of support services. Then GrubHub locked out the attackers and removed the hacked account. Upon discovery, we promptly launched an investigation, identifying unauthorized access to an account associated with this provider.”

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

At the end of 2023, malicious hackers learned that many companies had uploaded sensitive customer records to accounts at the cloud data storage service Snowflake that were protected with little more than a username and password (no multi-factor authentication needed).

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 7, 2022

consumers have their online bank accounts hijacked and plundered by hackers, U.S. But new data released this week suggests that for some of the nation’s largest banks, reimbursing account takeover victims has become more the exception than the rule. In the case of Zelle scams, the answer is yes. ” UNAUTHORIZED FRAUD.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 9, 2025

The lawsuit claims that this gave Bathula login credentials for the victims’ personal accounts and systems, including bank accounts, emails, home surveillance systems, Dropbox accounts, Google Drives, dating applications, Google Nests, and iCloud accounts. Don’t reuse passwords. Use a password manager.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I'm going to highlight one particular row that used a Mailinator address simply because Mailinator accounts are public email addresses where there is no expectation whatsoever of privacy. txt" had a small number of email address and password hex pairs. The "Rejected.txt" file contained malformed email addresses and "Result(HEX).txt"

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2022

We all rely on passwords. For better or worse, we will continue to use passwords to access our computing devices and digital services for years to come. Related : The coming of password-less access. Passwords were static to begin with. They have since been modified in two directions: biometrics and dynamic passwords.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 19, 2020

Hundreds of popular websites now offer some form of multi-factor authentication (MFA), which can help users safeguard access to accounts when their password is breached or stolen. Both are avid gamers on Microsoft’s Xbox platform, and for years their father managed their accounts via his own Microsoft account.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Transcript Cookie theft is a cyberattack where hackers exploit session data stored in cookies, like login credentials, to gain unauthorized access to your accounts. Though cookies themselves don’t steal passwords, they can be hijacked to access sensitive data. In this video, we’ll show you how to stay safe. How Do You Prevent It?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

They dont crack into password managers or spy on passwords entered for separate apps. If enough victims unwittingly send their passwords, the cyber thieves may even bundle the login credentials for sale on the dark web. The requests are bogus and simply a method for harvesting passwords.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 31, 2025

“Those payments would instead be redirected to a financial account the perpetrators controlled, resulting in significant losses to victims,” the DOJ wrote. “Ironically, the Manipulaters may create more short-term risk to their own customers than law enforcement,” DomainTools wrote.

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

In todays digital world, passwords have become a necessary part of life. May 1, 2025, is World Password Day , a reminder that passwords are the unsung heroes of cybersecurity, the first line of defense for all your sensitive personal data. World Password Day is more relevant than ever in todays evolving threat landscape.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2025

Good bots accounted for just 14% of the internet’s traffic. An increasing number try to hijack peoples’ online accounts, which they often do by credential stuffing. These account takeover attacks have skyrocketed lately. Don’t reuse passwords. Bad bots do all kinds of unpleasant things. Protect your PC.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Grubhub recently confirmed a data breach stemming from a third-party vendor, exposing the ongoing risks associated with supply chain security. Grubhub detected unusual activity within its environment, later traced to an account associated with a third-party service provider used for customer support. How did this happen?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. Lured in by similar color schemes, company logos, and familiar layouts, victims log in to their account by entering their username and password.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Instagram has revolutionized the way we share our lives online, but with its growing popularity comes an increased risk of cyber threats. If your account falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to the loss of personal memories, private messages, or even a damaged online reputation. Avoid repeating passwords, even for temporary use.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 25, 2024

However, its immense popularity has made it a target for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access to user accounts. Tools designed for password cracking often exploit weak security practices, but understanding these methods is vital for safeguarding your account. Weak or simple passwords are particularly vulnerable.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In November 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which hackers stole password vaults containing both encrypted and plaintext data for more than 25 million users. “If you have my seed phrase, you can copy and paste that into your wallet, and then you can see all my accounts. . But on Nov.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2025

If interested, the victim will receive a download link and a password for the archive containing the promised installer. The archives are offered for download on various locations like Dropbox, Catbox, and often on the Discord content delivery network (CDN), by using compromised accounts which add extra credibility. fr leyamor[.]com

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Security Affairs

MARCH 24, 2025

They can also steal personal data, banking details, cryptocurrency info, emails, and passwords by scraping the files the users upload. The FBI Denver Field Office advises staying cautious online, being aware of potential risks, and keeping antivirus software updated to scan files before opening them. Reporting the incident to IC3.gov

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Losing data related to a financial account can have severe consequences. If you find an app from this family or another information stealer on your device, there are a few guidelines to follow to limit the damage: Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2025

Westend Dental agreed to settle several violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in a penalty of $350,000. Nothing showed evidence that a HIPAA-compliant risk analysis had ever been conducted (lists of usernames and passwords in plain text on the compromised server).

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