Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

For the past seven years, an online service known as 911 has sold access to hundreds of thousands of Microsoft Windows computers daily, allowing customers to route their Internet traffic through PCs in virtually any country or city around the globe — but predominantly in the United States. THE INTERNET NEVER FORGETS.

VPN 304

VPN Computers and Electronics Antivirus Software 304

SecureList

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

When downloading the games from untrustworthy sources, players may receive malicious software that can gather sensitive data like login information or passwords from the victim’s device; and in an attempt to download a desired game for free, find a cool mod or cheat, gamers can actually lose their accounts or even money.

Mobile 97

Mobile Passwords Software Accountability 97

SecureList

OCTOBER 25, 2023

During these scans, it collects a range of sensitive information from all active users. This information includes website login usernames and passwords, as well as personal autofill data such as name, address, phone number, company, and job title. In the Linux version, it also gathers OpenSSH keys stored in $HOME/.ssh

Malware 108

Malware DNS Encryption Cryptocurrency 108

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But while consenting adults can and increasingly do agree to share passwords, locations, and devices with their romantic partners, another statistic deserves scrutiny: 41 percent of the people who admitted to monitoring their partners said they did so without permission. ” (Emphasis added).

Surveillance 114

Surveillance Passwords Software Technology 114

Cytelligence

MARCH 3, 2023

In the 21st century, the internet has become an inseparable part of our daily lives. We need the internet to perform our daily tasks and to connect with the world around us. The Internet is essential to check daily mail and perform office tasks. The students depend on the internet for learning and projects.

Cyber Attacks 52

Cyber Attacks Internet Internet Firewall 52

eSecurity Planet

JULY 22, 2021

When millions of people around the world were sent home to work at the onset of the global COVD-19 pandemic, they left behind not only empty offices but also a host of Internet of Things (IoT) devices – from smartwatches to networked printers – that were still connected to corporate networks and cranking away.

IoT 143

IoT Risk Architecture Manufacturing 143

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): MFA adds an additional degree of protection by requiring users to give multiple kinds of authentication, such as a password and a one-time code texted to their mobile device. Data synchronization is critical in hybrid cloud architectures to provide consistency across infrastructures.

Backups 104

Backups Firewall Encryption Architecture 104