Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2021

In the latest example of a supply chain attack, cybercriminals delivered malware to customers of the business password manager Passwordstate by breaching its developer’s networks and then deploying a fraudulent update last week, said Passwordstate’s maker, Click Studios.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

New reports from both Bloomberg and collaborative investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports shed light on how and why text-based codes can put people at risk. Also in the mix were several European banks, apps such as Tinder and Snapshot, the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, and even encrypted chat apps like Signal and WhatsApp.

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Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

Stop using these 5 power banks immediately Anker is offering free replacements. PT Anker Just days after  recalling  its A1263 power bank due to fire concerns, Anker is issuing another recall -- this time for five different devices. Here's how to tell if your device is affected by this recall.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

They dont crack into password managers or spy on passwords entered for separate apps. Multifactor authentication is a security measure offered by most major online platforms including banks, retirement systems, social media companies, email providers, and more.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2024

On Wednesday June 12, 2024, a well-known dark web data broker and cybercriminal acting under the name “Sp1d3r” offered a significant amount of data allegedly stolen from Truist Bank for sale. Truist is a US bank holding company and operates 2,781 branches in 15 states and Washington DC. Change your password.

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The Hacker News

JULY 30, 2022

Image via Keeper Right Now, Get 30% Off Keeper, the Most Trusted Name in Password Management. In one way or another, almost every aspect of our lives is online, so it’s no surprise that hackers target everything from email accounts to banks to smart home devices, looking for vulnerabilities to exploit.

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Troy Hunt

MAY 8, 2025

As well as helping people choose good passwords, we want to help them stay safe in the other aspects of their lives put at risk when hackers run riot. Today, I use a local Aussie one called Truyu which is built by the Commonwealth Bank. Identity protection is one thing, but what else?

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. 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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Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

Close Home Tech Security 16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself Wondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next.   Show more Screenshot by Charlie Osborne/ZDNET 3.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 26, 2024

A shockwave went through the financial world when ransomware group LockBit claimed to have breached the US Federal Reserve, the central banking system of the United States. The Reserve operates twelve banking districts around the country which oversee money distribution within their respective districts. And it’s a lot of data.

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Close Home Tech Security Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. Use a password manager If you use a password manager, it may offer breach-monitoring services that will alert you when your passwords are exposed during a data breach.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2025

Imagine waking up one day to find that someone has stolen your identity, opened credit cards in your name, or even withdrawn money from your bank accounts. That way if one of your passwords is leaked, hackers wont be able to use it to access any of your other accounts. Thats where a password manager comes in.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 13, 2025

It helps identify anomalies and potential third-party risks in real-time. For instance, errors in the password or odd login habits can be tracked using good AI-driven password managers. 1Password is a top-tier password manager that provides secure password storage, multi-device syncing, and simplified sharing.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

I get that unsecured Wi-Fi is a risk, but does anyone actually follow this advice? I think twice about accessing my online bank account from a pubic Wi-Fi network, and I do use a VPN regularly. I'm a big fan of random impossible-to-remember passwords, and nonsense answers to secret questions. Yes to the first part.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 9, 2025

The lawsuit claims that this gave Bathula login credentials for the victims’ personal accounts and systems, including bank accounts, emails, home surveillance systems, Dropbox accounts, Google Drives, dating applications, Google Nests, and iCloud accounts. Use a password manager. Use multi-factor authentication.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

With stolen passwords, the impact is even broader; hackers could wire funds from a breached online banking account into their own, or masquerade as someone on social media to ask friends and family for money. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 27, 2025

government’s latest call for developers to use memory-safe programming languages, as well as its warning for cybersecurity teams regarding cyber risk from hackers tied to Iran. Check out the U.S. Plus, get the latest on ransomware trends, the quantum computing cyber threat and more!

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Chances are youve received at least one of these letters, which means you have been put at risk for identity theft and major financial losses. Financial exploitation : When your credit card numbers or bank account details are compromised, cyber thieves can use that information to make financial transactions in your name.

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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. ” Palant said upon logging into his LastPass account a few days ago, he found his master password was still set at 5,000 iterations.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Don’t re-use passwords: Yes, keeping track of passwords for all of your accounts can be a chore, but using the same password means that one breached account can be used to others that use the same user credentials. It’s not worth the risk. Always check your credit for new accounts or unusual activity.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

As we celebrate Change Your Password Day on February 1st and 2FA Day on February 2nd, theres no better time to rethink and upgrade how we protect our digital lives. 2025 must be the year we adopt modern security practices, such as passkeys, phishing-resistant 2FA, and password managers, to ensure safer, stronger authentication for everyone.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Our objective was to minimize the risk to our customers. We did not enforce a password reset on accounts that are using more stringent authentication controls [emphasis added]. Citrix also directly integrates with common SSO solutions, which significantly reduces risk.” periodically). Update: 4:53 p.m.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

“We did a risk assessment which was pretty much spot-on, we just needed more time to work on it before we got hit,” he said. Multiple personal and business banking portals; -Microsoft Office365 accounts. Cloud-based health insurance management portals. .” Direct deposit and Medicaid billing portals.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2024

It works like this: A user gets lured to a phishing site masquerading as a site they normally use, such as a bank, email or social media account. Use a password manager. Password managers will not auto-fill a password to a fake site, even if it looks like the real deal to you. Consider passkeys.

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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. Password Manager Helps you securely store and manage your login credentials. While this connectivity brings convenience, it also comes with risks.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Scammers are targeting the travel industry, putting millions of travelers at increased risk. Why travelers are prime targets Being in an unfamiliar environment can put your personal information at risk if you’re relying on public Wi-Fi networks, using shared devices, and carrying valuable personal and business data on mobile devices.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The message could appear be from a government agency, your bank, your place of worship, your gym, a colleague at work. You can also enroll in free transaction monitoring programs offered by banks, credit unions, and credit card companies that notify you of all activity in your accounts. Consider using a password manager.

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Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

PT islander11/Getty Images Industry eyebrows were raised recently at New York Federal Reserve Bank data showing  software engineering graduates face higher unemployment rates than art history majors. "But for those who only know a single programming language and rely solely on surface-level skills, AI is a serious risk.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Is Mobile Banking Safe? 8 Mobile Banking Security Tips IdentityIQ Mobile banking allows you to manage your finances from anywhere with just a phone and a network connection. Use these tips to create strong password protection for your bank accounts: Create long, complex passwords that are harder to crack.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2025

Attackers aim to steal login credentials for various services, from delivery platforms to banking systems, or manipulate victims into sending them money. The attackers tried to lure users with favorable business loan terms – but only after victims submitted their online banking credentials, giving the criminals access to their accounts.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 17, 2020

Risk Level. You already had way too many passwords to keep track of before, right? Tell me if you’ve heard this one before: you go to log onto your favorite website, type in your username, and then your password. Enter the password manager You may have heard about these. Category Awareness. What is it?”

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Hot for Security

MARCH 23, 2021

Digital payments and use of internet banking have risen considerably since the pandemic, as consumers shopped online even more due to restrictions and lockdowns. The dedicated browser is triggered automatically when Bitdefender detects that you start navigating on banking or e-commerce websites.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

These forgotten electronics pose a risk to our security. And with Americans owning an average of 24 electronic items in their homes , neglecting to dispose of these items correctly is putting individuals at significant risk of cybercrime. The risk to individuals and the organizations they work for is significant.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Consider all the connected devices you use for daily tasksbrowsing, shopping, banking, gaming, and more. 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.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 14, 2021

Dashlane and 1Password are two of our top picks for password managers in 2021. They offer many similar features, including password generation, automatic form-filling, password analysis, and dark web monitoring. Both tools make it easy for users to create and store passwords and share them safely with other users.

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Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

Close Home Tech Smartphones Mobile Accessories I never thought I'd praise a kickstand power bank - until I tried this one The ESR Qi2 MagSafe battery pack is the first kickstand power bank that I've used a lot as a stand. at Amazon It's hard to stand out in the power bank market.

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