eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The boom in remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which finding software to manage passwords plays a big role. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Best Password Manager Tools.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Of those malicious apps, 5,200 could subvert one of the strongest security practices available today, called multifactor authentication, by prying into basic text messages sent to a device. Another 4,800 could even read information from an Android devices Notifications bar to obtain the same info.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 24, 2025

In a data breach notice on its website, Blue Shield says it had begun notifying certain members of a potential data breach that may have included elements of their protected health information. This likely included protected health information. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 27, 2025

Stolen information The data breach at Change Healthcare is the largest healthcare data breach in US history. However, the exposed information may include: Contact information: Names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and email addresses. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

Password managers have become integral tools for individuals and businesses alike. They are primarily known for securely saving and managing login credentials so users don’t have to remember them all or write them down, where they could be compromised.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Broadly, Malwarebytes found that: 74% of people “consider US election season a risky time for personal information.” Distrust in political ads is broad—62% said they “disagree” or “strongly disagree” that the information they receive in US election-related ads is trustworthy. The reasons could be obvious.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2025

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the guest directly or through our platform. Press Enter As we explained in more detail here , these instructions will infect their Windows system with an information stealer or Trojan. Find out what information is already out there. Press Ctrl + V.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The attack was later claimed by the Rhysida ransomware group on their leak site, where the group posts information about victims that are unwilling to pay. Later, a security researcher disclosed information about the content of the stolen data with the media. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2025

This means those 21 million images could reveal everything from work processes to employees private information. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Set up identity monitoring.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the HHS confirmed that it prioritized and opened investigations of Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group, focused on whether a breach of protected health information (PHI) occurred and on the entities’ compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Rules.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2024

More and more websites and services are making multi-factor-authentication (MFA) mandatory, which makes it much harder for cybercriminals to access your accounts. A type of phishing we’re calling authentication-in-the-middle is showing up in online media. Use a password manager. That’s a great thing.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 31, 2022

In other words, dynamic passwords are changeable static passwords. Dynamic passwords need to be securely managed. Online and offline password managers come into play here. However, password managers introduce the problem of risk concentration, or putting all of one’s eggs in a single basket.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The attacker may have accessed over three million files containing personal information. This is one of these cases where a company most people have never heard of has amassed a mountain of information about many people. These data brokers gather information from several sources and sell them on to interested buyers.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

But the reality is that in most cases by the time the victim organization discloses an incident publicly the information has already been harvested many times over by profit-seeking cybercriminals. Our continued reliance on passwords for authentication has contributed to one toxic data spill or hack after another.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

One new tactic hackers have been using is to steal cookies from current or recent web sessions to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). Even cloud infrastructures rely on cookies to authenticate their users. Browsers allow users to maintain authentication, remember passwords and autofill forms.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 15, 2025

The Hertz Corporation, on behalf of Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty brands, is sending breach notifications to customers who may have had their name, contact information, driver’s license, andin rare casesSocial Security Number exposed in a data breach. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

“Through Eurojust, authorities were able to quickly exchange information and coordinate actions to take down the infostealers.” Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Around the same time, users receive legitimate looking emails from what appears to be an authentic Google domain to add credibility to what the caller is claiming to have happened. Don’t enter personal information on a website unless you are certain it is legitimate.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2025

BayMark) notified an unknown number of patients that attackers stole their personal and health information. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). BayMark Health Services, Inc.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 14, 2020

Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Good passwords are long, random, and unique to each account, which means it’s impossible for a human to manage them on their own. Everything.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

If you bank online and choose weak or re-used passwords, there’s a decent chance your account could be pilfered by cyberthieves — even if your bank offers multi-factor authentication as part of its login process. “This is just more empirical data around the fact that passwords just need to go away,” Knight said.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Instead of the video editor, users got information stealing malware. But if they click the “GET NOW” button, they’ll download the information stealer and infect their device. Lumma steals information from cryptocurrency wallets and browser extensions, as well as two-factor authentication details.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 4, 2024

Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 19, 2025

Sperm donor giant California Cryobank has announced it has suffered a data breach that exposed customers’ personal information. The information potentially involved varies by customer but includes names and one or more of the following: Drivers license numbers Bank account and routing numbers. Set up identity monitoring.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

“He stands accused of hacking into corporate accounts and stealing critical information, which allegedly enabled the group to access multi-million-dollar funds,” Murcia Today wrote. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Ten years ago, I could have given you all sorts of advice about using encryption, not sending information over email, securing your web connections, and a host of other things­ -- but most of that doesn't matter anymore. Cybercriminals have your credit card information. They have your address and phone number.

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Google Security

APRIL 24, 2023

Christiaan Brand, Group Product Manager We are excited to announce an update to Google Authenticator , across both iOS and Android, which adds the ability to safely backup your one-time codes (also known as one-time passwords or OTPs) to your Google Account.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 14, 2025

Depending on the type of app these records can contain financial data, location data, and other personal information. But you can keep this information in mind before you install an app. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

In both cases the readers used password managers to select strong, unique passwords for their Experian accounts. Research suggests identity thieves were able to hijack the accounts simply by signing up for new accounts at Experian using the victim’s personal information and a different email address.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2025

With concerns now swirling about exactly who will become the new steward of 23andMes data following its bankruptcy, customers are asking how they can secure their most private genetic information, if at all. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Going beyond the hype, passwordless authentication is now a reality. Cisco Duo’s passwordless authentication is now generally available across all Duo Editions. “ Cisco Duo simplifies the passwordless journey for organizations that want to implement phishing-resistant authentication and adopt a zero trust security strategy.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Some T-Mobile customers logged into their accounts on Wednesday to find another customer’s billing and account information showing on their online dashboards. It said a "temporary system glitch" had misplaced some subscriber account information, causing it to appear on other subscribers’ profile pages. So, stay tuned!

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Payment provider Slim CD has disclosed a security incident that may have exposed the full credit card information of anyone paying at a merchant that uses Slim CD’s services. However, the company said the criminals only had access to credit card and other information between June 14 and June 15, 2024. Set up identity monitoring.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Trey Ford, Chief Information Security Officer at Bugcrowd, observed, "This incident may not have been made public if it wasn't for the Form 8-K requirement." Scobey recommends: Privileged Access Management (PAM): Restrict access to sensitive systems to essential personnel and monitor privileged accounts for unusual activity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Use a password manager to generate and remember complex, different passwords for each of your accounts. This is the most crucial step to keep your personal information safe. Change the default passwords of any smart devices in your home, like routers, smart fridges, or security cameras. and enter your email.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

However, there is another, far easier way for criminals to get at LastPass users' passwords, without cracking them: They can simply ask. Armed with this data, attackers can send targeted phishing emails that attempt to steal the passwords needed to unlock the stolen password vaults. Use a password manager.

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