Google Security

MAY 5, 2023

Silvia Convento, Senior UX Researcher and Court Jacinic, Senior UX Content Designer In recognition of World Password Day 2023, Google announced its next step toward a passwordless future: passkeys. Passkeys are not just easier to use, but also significantly faster than passwords. On average, a user can successfully sign in within 14.9

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Internet Archive was breached again, attackers hacked its Zendesk email support platform through stolen GitLab authentication tokens. The breach may have exposed personal identification documents uploaded by users for Wayback Machine page removal requests, depending on the attacker’s Zendesk API access.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 27, 2025

While the sheer volume of exposed dataincluding emails, passwords, and authorization URLsis alarming, the real concern is not just about the exposure itself, but in how cybercriminals collect and weaponize these credentials. Infostealers have evolved beyond simple password grabbers. Use unique, complex passwords for every service.

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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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Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2021

. — rely on that number for password resets. From there, the bad guys can reset the password of any account to which that mobile number is tied, and of course intercept any one-time tokens sent to that number for the purposes of multi-factor authentication. It’s time we stopped letting everyone treat them that way.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

Scammers use fake personas often posing as military personnel or celebrities e.g., a French woman recently lost 700,000 to scammers pretending to be Brad Pitt using AI-generated photos and fake documents ( BBC ). Auto-fill Exploits: A small but critical sign when your password manager doesnt autofill it might be a scam site.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2021

30 , the FCC said it plans to move quickly on requiring the mobile companies to adopt more secure methods of authenticating customers before redirecting their phone number to a new device or carrier. In a long-overdue notice issued Sept. ” The FCC said the proposal was in response to a flood of complaints to the agency and the U.S.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Your Gmail account stores valuable information such as emails, contacts, and documents. A compromised password can lead to identity theft and data breaches. To safeguard your Gmail password, you need to adopt a few best practices that will enhance your accounts security and keep cyber threats at bay.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2021

Many online services allow users to reset their passwords by clicking a link sent via SMS, and this unfortunately widespread practice has turned mobile phone numbers into de facto identity documents. While you’re at it, consider removing your phone number as a primary or secondary authentication mechanism wherever possible.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2025

This is not just bad news for those remote workers, it could be even worse for the WorkComposer customers that can see internal communications, confidential business documents, and log in pages exposed to anyone that stumbled over the unprotected bucket. Change the passwords that may have been seen. Watch out for phishing attacks.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

Organizations can use this checklist to track progress and identify areas requiring attention before assessment. demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation. demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation. demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The administrator password is "admin". Research has revealed that IT administrators are just as likely to do the tech equivalent of putting the key under the mat as end users, with both groups using similarly predictable passwords. For that reason, using default passwords is considered a serious security risk.

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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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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 24, 2024

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of VPN authentication requests to an affected device. Cisco warned customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services configured on Cisco Secure Firewall devices. ” reads the advisory.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 30, 2025

In a SIM-swapping attack, crooks transfer the targets phone number to a device they control and intercept any text messages or phone calls to the victim’s device including one-time passcodes for authentication and password reset links sent via SMS. Documents from the U.S. ” U.S.

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Cisco Security

MARCH 15, 2022

According to the FBI’s bulletin, cyber actors were able to obtain access to primary credentials for users with Duo accounts that did not have an enrolled multi-factor authentication (MFA) device. This activity was documented as early as May, 2021. General Best Practices: Require complex or strong primary user passwords.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 5, 2021

After a user logs in, the link prompts them to install a malicious but innocuously-named app that gives the attacker persistent, password-free access to any of the user’s emails and files, both of which are then plundered to launch malware and phishing scams against others.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2024

Cisco warns customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services of Cisco Secure Firewall devices. Cisco is warning customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services configured on Cisco Secure Firewall devices. ” reads the report.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2022

A poor password at the highest levels of an organisation can cost a company millions in losses. Recent findings show that half of IT leaders store passwords in shared documents. On top of that, it seems that folks at executive level are not picking good passwords either. Are CEOs naming their passwords after themselves?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Credential stuffing is the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs in to website login forms, in order to fraudulently gain access to user accounts. Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to identity theft. No more passwords.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a large number of VPN authentication requests to an affected device. Cisco warned customers of password-spraying attacks that have been targeting Remote Access VPN (RAVPN) services configured on Cisco Secure Firewall devices. This vulnerability is due to resource exhaustion.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 16, 2021

From there, the attacker can reset the password of any account which uses that phone number for password reset links. But Lucky225 said the class of SMS interception he’s been testing targets a series of authentication weaknesses tied to a system developed by NetNumber , a private company in Lowell, Mass.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 26, 2024

Several Apple customers recently reported being targeted in elaborate phishing attacks that involve what appears to be a bug in Apple’s password reset feature. “It was like this system notification from Apple to approve [a reset of the account password], but I couldn’t do anything else with my phone.

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Duo's Security Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

Users dont like passwords and logging in, period. MSPs should like passwords even less since, according to Gartner , 40% of all help desk calls are related to password resets. While this may avoid authentication fatigue, it certainly risks and may even violate some security standards.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s interesting to note that many people will happily unlock their phone by just looking at it and have no problem tapping their bank card against a store’s point of sale terminal, but if the term password security is presented to them, they have a blank expression, or worse, shrink away. People are just starting to adopt it passively.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

This month runs quite heavy on AI, but the CISA Safe by Design and Default document is going to be important for the next several years. Their first example is fascinating: the code hardcodes a password, and they say its safe to ignore. I think its not safe, the sample code should show how to get the password from a secret store API.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 17, 2019

Phone numbers stink for security and authentication. Illegal SIM swaps allow fraudsters to hijack a target’s phone’s number and use it to steal financial data, passwords, cryptocurrencies and other items of value from victims. Many major providers still let people reset their passwords with just a text message.

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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. 15, 2022, LastPass said an investigation into the August breach determined the attacker did not access any customer data or password vaults.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 9, 2022

The recent Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) revealed another teasing of what has been referred to as “the end of passwords forever” Passkeys are a “new biometric sign-in standard” Biometrics in security circles are used for things like identity cards, building access, and so on. Pass the passkey.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Improving Identity Protection According to Microsoft’s Entra ID data, more than 600 million identity attacks occur daily, and 99% of them are password based. This includes strengthening password policies, implementing multi-factor authentication, and leveraging advanced threat detection techniques.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

Common attacks to consumer protection Identity theft and fraud Some common types of identity theft and fraud include account takeover fraud , when criminals use stolen personal information such as account numbers, usernames, or passwords to hijack bank accounts, credit cards, and even email and social media accounts.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

Password managers have become integral tools for individuals and businesses alike. However, these digital guardians can offer more than just a secure vault for passwords. In fact, a good password manager can play a crucial role in enhancing both the personal and professional aspects of a user’s digital life.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

In the summer of 2022, KrebsOnSecurity documented the plight of several readers who had their accounts at big-three consumer credit reporting bureau Experian hijacked after identity thieves simply re-registered the accounts using a different email address. Sixteen months later, Experian clearly has not addressed this gaping lack of security.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 21, 2020

” “The actors then convinced the targeted employee that a new VPN link would be sent and required their login, including any 2FA [2-factor authentication] or OTP [one-time passwords]. authenticate the phone call before sensitive information can be discussed.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 2, 2024

We are excited to have partnered closely with Microsoft in the co-development of Microsoft Entra ID External Authentication Methods, available in Public Preview May 2024! External Authentication Methods (EAM) enables frictionless integration of Duo’s full security feature set.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Since many people use the same passwords or patterns when generating passwords, hackers have more and more opportunities to gain access to sensitive company data. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Best Password Manager Tools.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 15, 2024

“And since there’s no password on the account, it just shoots them to the ‘create password for your new account’ flow. What’s more, Monahan said, Squarespace did not require email verification for new accounts created with a password.

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