Anton on Security

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fifth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 and #4 ). However, API key compromise [ A.C. — take

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

Google System Backup The new update integrates with Google’s system backup functionality built into Android. The new version of Instant Restore will be used when Duo Mobile detects Google backup is enabled and a passcode is set on the device. A backup can always be manually triggered in Android settings.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. Close compromised accounts and open new ones with different account numbers, and new passwords and PINs. This is where data encryption and automated backups come in.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Email provider VFEmail has suffered what the company is calling “catastrophic destruction” at the hands of an as-yet unknown intruder who trashed all of the company’s primary and backup data in the United States. Every file server is lost, every backup server is lost. Founded in 2001 and based in Milwaukee, Wisc.,

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

iConnect faced a major disruption of its Exchange services, stemming from a corrupted RAID drive and extending into their backups. Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication to prevent unauthorized access. Backup strategies. Comprehensive monitoring.

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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. Any online accounts that you value should be secured with a unique and strong password, as well the most robust form of multi-factor authentication available.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Password Manager Ensures your passwords are strong and secure, while also making them easy to access and manage. Secure backup Keeps your critical files safe from data loss or ransomware attacks. Password Manager Helps you securely store and manage your login credentials.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

2, 2019, this blog reported that the company — which had chosen not to pay the ransom and instead restore everything from backups — was still struggling to bring its systems back online. On Christmas Eve 2018, cloud data hosting firm Dataresolution.net was hit with the Ryuk strain of ransomware.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

But conventional protection solutions, like password security, fall short when it comes to efficacy. We have a lot of thoughts on passkeys – some of which we’ve shared in other posts in this passkey blog series – and today we’re going to explore how passkeys stack up against passwords from the perspective of cloud platforms.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Microsoft has published a blog post/FAQ about the Exchange zero-day here. The flaws let an attacker view the RDP password for the vulnerable system. But please do not neglect to backup your important files — before patching if possible.

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Heimadal Security

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Malware is disguised as a legitimate program on fake websites that imitate official download portals for SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), KeePass password manager, PDF Reader Pro, and Veeam Backup and […]. The post New RomCom RAT Campaign Abusing Well-Known Software Brands appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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Security Affairs

MAY 28, 2022

Now the Microsoft-owned company provided an update on the incident, the attackers were able to escalate access to npm infrastructure and access the following files exfiltrated from npm cloud storage: A backup of skimdb.npmjs.com containing data from April 7, 2021, with the following information:An archive of user information from 2015.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this post we cover details on how passkeys stored in the Google Password Manager are kept secure. See our post on the Android Developers Blog for a more general overview. Passkeys are a safer and more secure alternative to passwords. This happens through platform-provided synchronization and backup.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

. “Snatch threat actors have been observed purchasing previously stolen data from other ransomware variants in an attempt to further exploit victims into paying a ransom to avoid having their data released on Snatch’s extortion blog,” the FBI/CISA alert reads. “Experience in backup, increase privileges, mikicatz, network.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

The Google blog cites the security check-up page, but that simply lists: Devices which are signed in Recent security activity from the last 28 days 2-step verification, in terms of sign-in prompt style, authenticator apps, phone numbers, and backup codes Gmail settings (specifically, emails which you’ve blocked). The password problem.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 20, 2018

Take password security seriousl. Despite the fact that we all use passwords to access personal accounts every day, weak passwords are still a major cause of business data breaches. Ensure you have comprehensive backups. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) can also be used to provide an additional layer of protection.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

And when it comes to managing access for this plethora of devices, password security just isn’t cutting it anymore. In our recent passkey blog series , we’ve been unpacking the difference between new passkey technology and more conventional password security in light of some of the most critical authentication scenarios.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Password best practices One of the best ways to keep your personal data out of the hands of hackers is also one of the simplest. Create strong passwords. Here are some tips for creating unbreakable passwords. Keep it complicated We juggle so many passwords, it’s tempting to use something easy to remember.

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Fox IT

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

During a recent incident response case, we found traces of an adversary leveraging ConnectWise R1Soft Server Backup Manager software (hereinafter: R1Soft server software). The adversary used it as an initial point of access and as a platform to control downstream systems connected via the R1Soft Backup Agent.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

That’s what this blog is all about, In it, I’m examining the changing landscape of cyber threats, looking first at the M&S cyber attack. Back up Regularly, Securely & Test Thoroughly Regularly backing up your data is a critical safeguard in the fight against ransomware, but its not enough to simply create backups.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2023

The account was used to create database backups which were then downloaded and deleted. It also downloaded existing nightly full-backups of the database. The company pointed out that although MyBB stores passwords in an encrypted format they assumed all passwords are compromised.

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Webroot

APRIL 11, 2025

Scammers send messages to try to trick you into sharing sensitive information like W-2 forms, usernames, passwords, and account details. Back up your tax records: Make digital and physical backups of your tax documents. Phishing emails and text messages: Phishing schemes can happen through emails, texts or social media.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this blog, we’ll walk you through installing Duo on your mobile device, even if you aren’t very tech-savvy. It helps protect your accounts by requiring a second form of authentication and password. With Duo, even if someone knows your password, they won’t be able to get into your account without access to your phone.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2025

A SQL Server database backup for a ManageEngines ADSelfService Plus product had been recovered and, while the team had walked through the database recovery, SQL Server database encryption was in use. We see that BCryptHashData was used along with a password provided during the opening of the database masterkey.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2022

Finding Passwords With Deep Learning. While exactly what operators are after varies from environment to environment, there is one common target that everyone’s always interested in: passwords. Offensive ML includes things like sandbox detection , augmenting password guessing attacks , or improving spear phishing. DeepPass?—?Finding

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 17, 2017

I'm going to do that in a five-part, public blog series over the course of this week. Pretty much the entire population of South Africa had their data exposed when someone published a database backup to a publicly facing web server (it was accessible by anyone for up to 2 and a half years). Oh - and it uses a password of 12345678.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll look at the factors that make schools susceptible to cyberattacks and discuss why it’s crucial to have robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard the academic community. Limited Data Backup and Recovery Plans Attacks using ransomware are more common than ever, and schools are not exempt from this danger.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 25, 2022

Regularly back up data, air gap, and password-protect backup copies offline. Regularly change passwords to network systems and accounts, and avoid reusing passwords for different accounts. Implement the shortest acceptable timeframe for password changes. Review Task Scheduler for unrecognized scheduled tasks.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2022

Change all passwords to ICS/SCADA devices and systems on a consistent schedule, especially all default passwords, to device-unique strong passwords to mitigate password brute force attacks and to give defender monitoring systems opportunities to detect common attacks. To nominate, please visit:? Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 3, 2023

This is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our fifth Threat Horizons Report ( full version ) that we just released ( the official blog for #1 report , my unofficial blogs for #2 , #3 and #4 ). Threat actors diversified their initial access vectors.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Cisco Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) has posted a blog about Akira ransomware targeting VPNs without Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Only login attempts with invalid username/password combinations can be found in the logs if logging is configured in the affected Cisco’s ASAs.

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Webroot

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Having regular backups means you can recover without having to pay a ransom. For consumers: Keep personal backups of important files (photos, documents, etc.) Use strong, unique passwords : Weak or reused passwords are an easy way in for cybercriminals. Use a password manager to create and store strong passwords.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Lock down Remote Desktop Protocols (RDP) Educate end users Install reputable cybersecurity software Set up a strong backup and disaster recovery plan. The post The 6 Nastiest Malware of 2021 appeared first on Webroot Blog. Strategies for individuals. Discover more about 2021’s Nastiest Malware on the Webroot Community.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Use strong passwords, 2FA. The security of your Bitcoin wallet is mostly dependent on the strength of your passwords. Use uppercase, lowercase, digits, special characters, and a combination of them to create strong, one-of-a-kind passwords. Backup, backup, backup. Update frequently.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

MGM made the hasty decision to shut down each and every one of their Okta Sync servers after learning that we had been lurking on their Okta Agent servers sniffing passwords of people whose passwords couldn't be cracked from their domain controller hash dumps. We've written about BlackCat/ALPHV many times on the Malwarebytes Labs Blog.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor. Use strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2020

Netwalker ransomware operators announced the attack with a message posted on their online blog and shared a few screenshots as proof of the security breach. Use two-factor authentication with strong passwords. Recently the FBI has issued a security alert about Netwalker ransomware attacks targeting U.S.

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