Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

Auto-fill Exploits: A small but critical sign when your password manager doesnt autofill it might be a scam site. He explained: There are moments that should raise red flags but dont like when your password manager doesnt autofill. Auto-fills not working in password managers like 1Password may indicate a fake site.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Glove Stealer is a.NET-based information stealer that targets browser extensions and locally installed software to steal sensitive data. The malware could harvest a huge trove of data from infected systems, including cookies, autofill, cryptocurrency wallets, 2FA authenticators, password managers, and email client information.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 27, 2025

Its features include identity protection features, a VPN, and a password manager. Plan 2, which adds phishing protection, a terabyte of cloud storage, and multi-factor authentication, starts at $5.00 Bitdefenders SMB security features include identity exposure protection, a VPN, and a password manager.

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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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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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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2022

And if you use the same password for all of your online accounts, you’re giving attackers access to a ton of information with very little work. Password managers , like Keeper and 1Password, make it easy for users to secure their online accounts without having to remember a different password for each of their accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2021

1Password and LastPass are probably at the top of your list for password managers , but which one is the best for you? They both do a great job of protecting your employees’ passwords and preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your business systems. 1Password and LastPass comparison.

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Troy Hunt

AUGUST 29, 2023

Guidance for those impacted by this incident is the same tried and tested advice given after previous malware incidents: Keep security software such as antivirus up to date with current definitions. If you're reusing passwords across services, get a password manager and change them to be strong and unique.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

. “Investigations into RedLine and Meta started after victims came forward and a security company notified authorities about possible servers in the Netherlands linked to the software. Change passwords : After malware removal, update passwords for key accounts (email, banking, work, social media) and enable two-factor authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The best internet security software comes in several different forms, giving businesses all of the protection they need to identify and stop malware before it causes bigger problems. Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software.

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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. They dont crack into password managers or spy on passwords entered for separate apps.

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Troy Hunt

APRIL 26, 2021

Prepared in conjunction with the FBI, following is the recommended guidance for those that find themselves in this collection of data: Keep security software such as antivirus up to date with current definitions. Turn on 2 factor authentication wherever available. Keep operating systems and software patched.

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Tech Republic Security

JUNE 20, 2023

Okta’s formula for multi-device identity authentication for a hybrid workforce: extract passwords, add ease of passkeys across devices. The post Okta moves passkeys to cloud, allowing multi-device authentication appeared first on TechRepublic.

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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 security software. Use a password manager.

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Bleeping Computer

MAY 2, 2024

Bitwarden, the creator of the popular open-source password manager, has just launched a new authenticator app called Bitwarden Authenticator, which is available for iOS and Android devices. [.]

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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 9, 2025

This software monitors what a user types on a keyboard without their knowledge, relaying it back to the keylogger’s owner. Keep your software up to date. Malware droppers frequently take advantage of known vulnerabilities in older versions of operating system and application software. Don’t reuse passwords.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The attacks on password managers and their users continue as Bitwarden and 1Password users have reported seeing paid ads for phishing sites in Google search results for the official login page of the password management vendors.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Organizations, in particular, should educate employees on the dangers of phishing, enforce strict email filtering policies, and consider advanced security measures such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and password managers configured for URL matching.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

Poorly implemented authentication can also lead to network breaches and compliance headaches. It delivers simple but effective IT software solutions that give SMBs the tools they need for effective universal password and access management, including PAM, password management and remote connection management.

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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. Use a password manager to autofill credentials only on trusted sites. Monitor your accounts for signs of unauthorized access or data leaks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Passkeys and The Beginning of Stronger Authentication madhav Fri, 02/02/2024 - 05:23 How passkeys are rewriting the current threat landscape Lillian, an experienced CISO, surveyed the threat landscape. Despite solid cybersecurity defenses within her enterprise, the reliance on age-old passwords left it vulnerable.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2024

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

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

Security Keys are inexpensive USB-based devices that offer an alternative approach to two-factor authentication (2FA), which requires the user to log in to a Web site using something they know (the password) and something they have (e.g., The key works without the need for any special software drivers. a mobile device).

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Related: The Internet of Things is just getting started The technology to get rid of passwords is readily available; advances in hardware token and biometric authenticators continue apace. So what’s stopping us from getting rid of passwords altogether? Today there are some amazing, really good, solutions out there.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Level Up Your Security: Embrace Passkeys and Phishing-Resistant 2FA andrew.gertz@t Fri, 01/31/2025 - 15:17 Celebrate Change Your Password Day and 2FA Day by embracing passkeys and phishing-resistant 2FA. Learn why these modern security practices are essential for safer, stronger authentication. Passwordless authentication.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 24, 2025

After discovering the leak, Blue Shield said it reviewed all its websites to ensure no other tracking software was sharing protected health information with third parties. 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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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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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Tim Mackey, Head of Software Supply Chain Risk Strategy at Black Duck, explains: "Attacks on legacy cyber-physical, IoT, and IIoT devicesparticularly in an OT environmentare to be expected and must be planned for as part of the operational requirements for the device. Use Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Software giant Citrix Systems recently forced a password reset for many users of its Sharefile content collaboration service, warning it would be doing this on a regular basis in response to password-guessing attacks that target people who re-use passwords across multiple Web sites. periodically). .”

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2025

The WorkComposer software logs keystrokes, tracks how long an employee spends on each app, and records desktop screenshots every few minutes. 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).

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Posted by Arnar Birgisson, Software Engineer We are excited to announce passkey support on Android and Chrome for developers to test today, with general availability following later this year. In this post we cover details on how passkeys stored in the Google Password Manager are kept secure.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 9, 2023

Passkeys are a lot easier to manage and are resistant to phishing , harvesting and other credential attacks, which is why it’s making its way into the mainstream as a more secure and convenient authentication method. See the Best Facial Recognition Software for Enterprises 3.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 22, 2023

Security researchers recently published a paper detailing an attack they say can be used to bypass smartphone fingerprint authentication. An attack like BrutePrint could present a significant threat to passkeys , an increasingly popular way to replace passwords with authentication methods like fingerprint authentication or face recognition.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 15, 2025

In 2023, the CL0P ransomware gang broke the scalability barrier and shook the security world with a series of short, automated campaigns, hitting hundreds of unsuspecting targets simultaneously with attacks based on zero-day exploits in file sharing software like MOVEit Transfer and GoAnywhere MFT. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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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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Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

In both cases the readers used password managers to select strong, unique passwords for their Experian accounts. John Turner is a software engineer based in Salt Lake City. John Turner is a software engineer based in Salt Lake City. For now, Rishi has decided to pay Experian $25.99

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