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The Hidden Cost of Ransomware: Wholesale Password Theft

Krebs on Security

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. ” WHOLESALE PASSWORD THEFT. “The bottom line is at 2 a.m.

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Strengthen your digital defenses on World Password Day

Webroot

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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Scam Information and Event Management

SecureList

Inside the archive is an MSI file and a TXT file with a password required for installation. There are also instructions on how to install the software, in which the attackers recommend disabling any installed antivirus and Windows Defender beforehand. As a result, the user will not be able to view the contents of the directory.

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National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world

Webroot

The event is sponsored by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other participating agencies include the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), AARP , and the Better Business Bureau (BBB). How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique.

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Risk reduction redefined: How compromise assessment helps strengthen cyberdefenses

SecureList

Reset the password and install a new OS image on the laptop at a minimum. During one project, we reviewed third-party antivirus logs and identified multiple webshell detections on the same server for several days. Double-check if multi-factor authentication was enabled for the compromised accounts at the time of compromise.

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MY TAKE: What NortonLifeLock’s $8 billion buyout of Avast portends for consumer security

The Last Watchdog

This deal reads like to the epilogue to a book titled The First 20 Years of the Supremely Lucrative Antivirus Market. Way back in 1990, Symantec acquired Norton Utilities and made Norton the heart of its antivirus subscription offering. Related: The coming of ubiquitous passwordless access.

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Critical Actions Post Data Breach

SecureWorld News

Disable compromised accounts or restrict their permissions immediately, update passwords for authorized users to prevent further unauthorized access. ISO 22317: Focuses on Business Impact Analysis (BIA), detailing the processes for identifying and evaluating the impact of different events on business operations.