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). periodically).

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

However, we will later know how Phishing plays a vital role in conducting Pharming. Several signs might indicate that you have become a victim of Pharming: •You receive credit card bills that you don’t remember spending. You notice some messages or posts on your Social Media channels that you don’t remember posting.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2023

In a recent blog post , the tech giant introduced the option to create and use a safer, more convenient alternative to passwords: Passkeys , a form of digital credential. So, how do they work? It also means the account cannot be subject to an attack as a result of a weak password or password re-use, because there is no password.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As with the rest of the IoT landscape, there's a lot of scope for improvement here and also just like the other IoT posts, it gets very complex for normal people very quickly. Here we had a situation where an attacker could easily control moving parts within a car from a remote location. Now for the big challenge - security.

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Daniel Miessler

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

It’s a way to make decisions when facing multiple stressful options—a universal tool for evaluating how you should respond to danger. Most people are bad at responding to slow-effect danger because they don’t properly weigh the likelihood of the bad scenarios they’re facing. And how you can be prepared.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 3, 2021

Introduction It’s 2030, and passwords are a thing of the past. Okay, there are a few lingering cases we haven’t been able to eradicate yet, such as old WiFi systems and some legacy software nobody knows how to work with anymore. We’ve been using passwords for decades. See the video at the blog post. Forget about it.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The idea is to raise awareness about cybersecurity, and provide resources for people to feel safer and more secure online. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a fixture of the calendar now, as are Data Privacy Day, World Password Day, and a host of other well-intentioned privacy and security themed events.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In a recent blog Microsoft announced that as of September 15, 2021 you can completely remove the password from your Microsoft account and use the Microsoft Authenticator app, Windows Hello, a security key, or a verification code sent to your phone or email to sign in to Microsoft apps and services. Why get rid of passwords?

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 7, 2022

How to Control Root-Level SSH Access. Once they find one, they attempt to log in using common usernames and crackable passwords. Much of the problem has to do with how admins typically create and manage SSH root-level keys. How do they track it? When it comes to audit, how do they know who did what?”. UTM Medium.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It’s important to note here that the goal isn’t to eliminate every trace of yourself from the internet and never go online again. That’s not realistic for the vast majority of people in our connected world (and I don’t know about you, but even if it was I wouldn’t want to!) Set a long, unique password for each account.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

So it’s really important to talk to them about how they should use their devices responsibly, what they should and shouldn’t be doing online, and how they should be treating other people. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in. Use strong passwords.

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BH Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2023

So in this blog, I’ll talk about the risks and steps to mitigate them. billion people are on social media , and businesses have come to rely on these channels in their everyday operations as a form of advertising, recruiting and more. Many people would have seen the offensive posts before the company was able to act and remove them.

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Kali Linux

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Otherwise, if you want to see how we generate these images, see our cloud build-scripts. These files go on to define how to create the virtual machine and further provisions, such as which operating system to use, CPU, RAM, storage, networking, and also any scripts or commands that the VM should execute to further install and configure.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This weekend SiteLock sponsored SNAP , a conference focused on the business of blogging for DIY creatives including modern handmade items, contemporary crafts, home-based events, and dozens of other creative entrepreneurs. SNAP isn’t your typical WordPress conference , although the majority of attendees are utilizing that platform.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2022

Any phish is bad, but here we have the scammers driving their way into the network and grabbing as many permissions as they can manage. You may not have handed it your password, but that may not matter depending on permissions granted. How about viewing calendars? The scam takes advantage of users via OAuth app requests.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 23, 2023

For example, we saw an ad that pretended to be Amazon's login page but instead redirects users to a phishing site, first stealing their password before collecting their credit card number. Figure 7: A malicious ad leading to a phishing site How are these criminals evading detection? Can Bard fix Google's malvertising problem?

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Duo's Security Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I’m being vague here. Ask me how I know this.) Setting Up an Instant Unique Login Then we want to set a password for that registered citizen account, because in order to deliver the service, we are asking for some personally identifiable information (PII) that we now need to protect as best we can.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This blog sheds light on the intricacies of family identity theft protection. We explore how such theft occurs, who’s most at risk in your family, and have actionable family plans to help fortify your security. Both children and seniors are more susceptible to such schemes due to their lack of awareness or technical know-how.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This is Part 2 of our webinar and blog post series Defining the Undefined: What is Tier Zero. Alexander Schmitt and Elad Shamir helped produce the content for this blog post. If you are more of a listener than a reader, check out the Part 2 webinar here: Defining the Undefined: What is Tier Zero Part II.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

On January 25, 2024, Microsoft published a blog post that detailed their recent breach at the hands of “Midnight Blizzard”. In this blog post, I will explain the attack path “Midnight Blizzard” used and what Azure admins and defenders should do to protect themselves from similar attacks. What Should Azure Admins Do?

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BH Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This blog is the first in a series where I will cover what a cyberattack involves, outline how it’s carried out, and explain how it might differ depending on your chosen technology platform. and ‘How would I deal with it?’. It is worth saying here that most attackers will cover up their tracks. Prepare to attack.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Years ago, well-known researcher and co-author of the book “The Mac Hacker’s Handbook”, Charlie Miller, figured out how to get a “malicious” proof-of-concept app into the App Store, and reported this to Apple after having achieved it. Keep in mind here that Apple is one of the richest companies in the world.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 30, 2018

This Google account recovery phone number or Google recovery email will really help matters since, in this perfect world, where hindsight is not needed, you will then be sent either an SMS verification code or an email link, which will allow you to reset your password. Now you have recovered your Google account.

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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 3, 2023

A decade ago to the day, I published a tweet launching what would surely become yet another pet project that scratched an itch, was kinda useful to a few people but other than that, would shortly fade away into the same obscurity as all the other ones I'd launched over the previous couple of decades: It's alive! "Have

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Troy Hunt

MAY 7, 2018

Remember when web security was all about looking for padlocks? The implication here is that this site could be fake: Whilst this site is legitimate: This led to the Advertising Standards Association in the UK (ASA) classifying the ad as "misleading" and nuking it off the air. If there isn't one, the website could be fake.

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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. Taylor Monahan is founder and CEO of MetaMask , a popular software cryptocurrency wallet used to interact with the Ethereum blockchain.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

So how did West Point change him? It's about challenging our expectations about people who hack for a living. FRANK: And we make it harder because we introduce all these problems that require more people. FRANK: Like a password policy problem. FRANK: Like a password policy problem. So what to do in your spare time.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

So how did West Point change him? It's about challenging our expectations about people who hack for a living. FRANK: And we make it harder because we introduce all these problems that require more people. FRANK: Like a password policy problem. FRANK: Like a password policy problem. So what to do in your spare time.

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ForAllSecure

JULY 21, 2020

So how did West Point change him? It's about challenging our expectations about people who hack for a living. FRANK: And we make it harder because we introduce all these problems that require more people. FRANK: Like a password policy problem. FRANK: Like a password policy problem. So what to do in your spare time.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2023

Here is how the wicked plan works. Remember the news-making story of a hacker group calling themselves The Dark Overlord? In 2013, extortionists added encryption to their genre and started locking down victims' files instead of screens or web browsers. However, the relief is illusory.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For most people, this is one of those changes you simply won’t notice. Keeping your phone safe This is all good news for the future, but what can you do in the here and now to keep harm at arm’s length? Whether you’re using a pattern, a PIN, a password, or even your thumbprint, it should be at the top of your list.

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Kali Linux

AUGUST 8, 2022

With the publishing of this blog post, we have the download links ready for immediate access , or you can update any existing installation. Remember no one is under obligation to help you, and you are more likely to get assistance if you are polite and show you have put some effort into solving your own issue. Why Discord?

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SecureList

AUGUST 15, 2022

You can find more details, including appropriate mitigation steps, in our blog post. Other tools include the PsExec tool, used for lateral movement on the victim’s network; Mimikatz, the well-known hacker software; and the Nirsoft software, used to extract network passwords. Yanluowang ransomware: how to recover encrypted files.

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Herjavec Group

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Gone are the days where defending your enterprise from cyber threats and knowing how to properly respond to an incident was on your IT department’s shoulders alone. I truly believe that your people are your first line of defense. Use Best Password Practices. Ensure your software is always patched and up to date.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2022

Passwords have become ubiquitous with digital. Yet most people don’t know how to use them properly. The humble password is nothing more than a digital key that opens a door. People use keys to open their house, office, garage or car. And they use passwords to open a device, a system, an account, a file and so on.

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Security Affairs

MAY 8, 2019

And here it is, yesterday, the theft 30,000 emails, personal information and evidence of accesses to PEC accounts (certificated email accounts) were leaked online, Most of the accounts belong to lawyers registered with the Order of Rome that jas Virginia Raggi as one of its members. – Hi, and thank you for contacting us.

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 28, 2023

Our documentary, “ The Life and Death of Passwords ,” explores with industry experts the history of passwords, why passwords have become less effective over time, and how trust is established in a passwordless future. See the video at the blog post. Today: Jayson E. They’re the least invested in for security.

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