Troy Hunt

JUNE 11, 2018

They suspected that a significant volume of the credentials obtained in these incidents have been used to access mailboxes, cryptocurrency exchanges, cloud service accounts and other similar online assets. In total, there were 655k records affected that are now searchable.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The password manager service LastPass is now forcing some of its users to pick longer master passwords. But critics say the move is little more than a public relations stunt that will do nothing to help countless early adopters whose password vaults were exposed in a 2022 breach at LastPass.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Erbium targets multiple forms of cryptocurrency wallet, along with password managing software and two-factor authentication (2FA) data. According to the latest research available , it leans into that well worn tactic of plundering several forms of web browser for passwords, autofill data, and also cookies.

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Security Affairs

MAY 9, 2022

The Jester stealer is able to steal credentials and authentication tokens from Internet browsers, MAIL/FTP / VPN clients, cryptocurrency wallets, password managers, messengers, game programs, and more.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Researchers found 167 counterfeit Android and iOS apps that attackers used to steal money from victims who believed they installed a financial trading, banking or cryptocurrency app. Make sure passwords are not the company’s only security control,” Carson said. Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images). Do not make it easy for them.

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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. Taylor Monahan is founder and CEO of MetaMask , a popular software cryptocurrency wallet used to interact with the Ethereum blockchain.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 15, 2022

We see criminals gravitating to digital payment systems, cryptocurrencies, and even gift cards across most realms of attack. Have a “password” that family members can use to confirm a loved one is really in trouble. 2 factor authentication and password managers are good places to start.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

Phishing attacks refer to fraudulent attempts, usually through email or messaging platforms, to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information like passwords, credit card details, or Social Security numbers. This wouldn’t be the first time there’s been confusion as to the authenticity of Musk’s statements. Phishing attacks.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

You just knew 2022 was going to be The Year of Crypto Grift when two of the world’s most popular antivirus makers — Norton and Avira — kicked things off by installing cryptocurrency mining programs on customer computers. The now-defunct and always phony cryptocurrency trading platform xtb-market[.]com,

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Other affected businesses include Chip, a UK-based savings app boasting 400,000 users; Hoolah, a shopping app with over 100,000 installs ; Mode, a cryptocurrency app with over 50,000 installs ; and Greenwheels, a car-sharing service with over 50,000 installs. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your online accounts.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 24, 2020

This week Stuart Schechter, a computer scientist at the University of California, Berkeley, is launching DiceKeys, a simple kit for physically generating a single super-secure key that can serve as the basis for creating all the most important passwords in your life for years or even decades to come.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. By selling fake raffle tickets for the promotion, the scammers raked in $438,000 worth of cryptocurrency.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 15, 2023

Oftentimes this is credential data, but it can be any data that may have financial value to an adversary; this includes paid online service accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, instant messenger, or email contacts lists, etc. Key Mystic Stealer functions include its ability to extract data from web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 2, 2019

It’s still a relatively uncommon exploit, but if you are visibly in possession of something hackers want–whether it’s a cool “OG” handle on social media, cryptocurrency or the codes to launch nuclear war–the assaults on attractive targets will increase in 2019.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. ECC is used for email encryption, cryptocurrency digital signatures, and internet communication protocols. While the math remains the same, unique cryptographic keys generate unique ciphertext.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 31, 2022

RedLine Password Theft Malware. The RedLine password theft malware is a hot topic this month with Microsoft’s employee compromise. Passwords: An Easy Target. Let’s not mince words: passwords are difficult for most organizations to manage. Use token authentication through an authenticator application.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2021

From news of a collage selling for almost $70 million at Christie’s auction house to a portrayal of Janet Yellen and Morpheus rapping about cryptocurrency on SNL , the current craze is all about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Also Read: Best Password Management Software & Tools for 2021. How do NFTs work?

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2021

CyberNews researchers found that crooks could abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies. CyberNews researchers found that cybercriminals are able to abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies from their victims’ accounts without being granted withdrawal rights.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Symmetric encryption is often used for drive encryption, WiFi encryption, and other use cases where speed performance is paramount and a password can be safely shared.

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