Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2023

The password management company LastPasss notified customers in late December about a recent security incident. According to LastPass, an unknown threat actor accessed a cloud-based storage environment leveraging information obtained from the August incident. It also generates strong passwords. Actions for customers.

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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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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Adoption of two-factor authentication has substantially increased since we began conducting this research in 2017. SMS Text Message Remains the Most Used Authentication Method SMS (85%) continues to be the most common second factor that respondents with 2FA experience have used, slightly up from in 2019 (72%).

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. Which are the challenges of user authentication? In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. User authentication seems easy, but there are inherent challenges to be aware of. User Authentication.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2019

Trend Micro addressed 2 DLL hijacking flaws in Trend Micro Password Manager that could allow malicious actors to escalate privileges and much more. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2019-14684, could allow an authenticated attacker to run with SYSTEM privileges an arbitrary, unsigned DLL file within a trusted process. .

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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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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 8, 2021

Hardware-based PKI provides strong passwordless authentication. PKI and Credential Management. In addition to the public key, certificates contain additional information, such as the issuer, what the key is supposed to be used for, and any other type of metadata. PKI Management. Thu, 07/08/2021 - 08:40.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

Set up two-factor authentication Do this for as many of your online accounts as you can, especially the major ones like your email and social media accounts. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra step of protection and makes it much harder for attackers to login as you.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Enabling multi-factor authentication 3. Avoid using guessable information like names and milestone dates.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

In the update, the company revealed the scale of the breach, saying: “Based on initial targeted data sampling to date, the company has found files containing protected health information (PHI) or personally identifiable information (PII), which could cover a substantial proportion of people in America.” Set up identity monitoring.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

During this access, the attacker had access to Dropbox Sign customer information. The accessed customer information includes email addresses, usernames, phone numbers, and hashed passwords, in addition to general account settings and certain authentication information such as API keys, OAuth tokens, and multi-factor authentication.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2024

The retailer first learned of the security incident on March 4, 2024, and concluded that customer information was involved by March 15, according to an email the company wrote to customers. We sent notices to all relevant customers informing them of the situation.” Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Atom, Comodo Dragon, Torch, Comodo, Slimjet, 360Browser, 360 Secure Browser, Maxthon3, Maxthon5, Maxthon, QQBrowser, K-Meleon, Xpom, Lenovo Browser, Xvast, Go!

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

Criminal hackers attempted to break into Norton LifeLock customer accounts and possible password managers, meaning they might have gained access to customers’ usernames, passwords and other personal information. You should also enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. How Do You Keep Your Identity Safe?

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

How Do You Know if Your Information Is On the Dark Web? It’s where illegal activities, like buying and selling drugs, weapons, and stolen personal information, take place. If you’re not familiar with the dark web, you might be wondering what it is, how information gets there, and what happens if your data is involved.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

.” An investigation revealed that the incident involved some personal information of Vans’ customers. Corporation stated the hackers disrupted business operations and stole the personal information of approximately 35.5 Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. They could leak classified information to damage the reputation of target organizations or just prove their point to the public. Financial Gain One of the primary motivations for hackers is financial gain.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2021

A password that contains only lowercase letters of a simple phrase is much more vulnerable than a complex combination of different characters. Use a password manager. Password management software takes some of the brunt out of remembering the many different combinations you use around the internet.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 18, 2024

That’s nice for the advertisers, but the combined information of all these pixels potentially provides a company with an almost complete picture of your browsing behavior and a lot of information about you. Many organizations are unclear about how much information the social media companies behind the tracking pixels can gather.

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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an essential security measure in the digital age. By combining something you know(like a password) with something you have(such as a verification code), 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. However, like any security system, 2FA is not foolproof.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2024

However, mounting evidence from cybersecurity researchers pointed to the data being authentic AT&T customer records. The compromised data includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and for many, highly sensitive information like Social Security numbers and dates of birth. "AT&T million former account holders."

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2024

“SSN, name, date of birth—this is personal identifiable information (PII) that cannot be changed, and if scammers gets their hands on it, it just makes their work in stealing peoples identities a lot easier.” Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

From social media platforms to online shopping and banking, we share a wealth of personal information that can be vulnerable to misuse or exploitation. Avoid using common phrases or personal information that can be easily guessed. Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account.

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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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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services on April 12th, Kaiser Permanente suffered a data breach in mid-April that exposed the personal information of approximately 13.4 million affected individuals to inform them of the data breach and provide guidance on steps they can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

million customers’ usernames and hashed passwords. For some customers, other personal information may have been exposed, such as names, contact information, the last four digits of social security numbers, dates of birth, and secret questions combined with answers. More information is available on the Xfinity website.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 19, 2023

has released more information on a recent breach. A month ago, in November 2023, the company stated that the number of affected customers was limited to around 4 million, because banking information related to mortgage payments is hosted with a third-party provider, whose systems were believed not to be compromised.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published a report on The State of IT Security in Germany in 2023 , and the number one threat for consumers is… identity theft. Some services simply are not available in the offline world anymore, and we have no choice than to trust an organization with our information.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

With the breached accounts at their disposal, the attacker used 23andMe’s opt-in DNA Relatives (DNAR) feature—which matches users with their genetic relatives—to access information about millions of other users. million customers could be accessed in this way, plus the Family Tree profile information of 1.4

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2023

The site confirms that there has been a data breach The stolen information could include your discord.io username and your Discord ID, your email-address, your billing address, and a salted and hashed password if you signed up in 2018 or earlier. has confirmed the authenticity of the breach, by an entity acting under the name Akhirah.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

With access to your personal information, bad actors can drain your bank account and damage your credit—or worse. Be protective of your personal information If criminals get ahold of your personal information —such as your name, address, date of birth, and social security number—they can use it to commit identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Accessing more sensitive information such as credit card numbers, private messages, pictures, or documents which can ultimately lead to identity theft. Besides listening to us telling you that you should not reuse passwords across multiple platforms, there are some other thing you can do. Start using a password manager.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

From there, the cybercriminals were able to download patient information. We quickly took steps to investigate the validity of the claims and to assess the nature and scope of the activity and what information may have been affected. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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