Malwarebytes

JULY 23, 2021

The Dutch police announced that they arrested two Dutch citizens, aged 24 and 15, for developing and selling phishing panels. For cybercriminals that lacked the technical knowledge or means, the Fraud Family also offered to host the phishing sites and backend panels. 2FA bypass.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. Password Manager Ensures your passwords are strong and secure, while also making them easy to access and manage. Anti-phishing protection Shields you from phishing attempts.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique. Password managers Automatically generate and store strong passwords. Solutions Webroot Premium and Webroot Essentials offer ultimate protection and include password managers.

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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. Passkeys are the result of an industry-wide effort.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

Credential-based attacks include usernames, passwords, and tokens. In simpler terms, phishing scams, brute force attacks, and MFA bypass techniques. In this blog, we'll delve into the attack vectors and their intricate workings alongside evolving tactics used to safeguard data.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. On July 28 and again on Aug. According to an Aug.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S. Department of Labor ) because users retain the ability to log into their online accounts, often with a simple password, from anywhere in the world. This blog will deep dive into the method of phishing and how it has evolved today.

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

Lets explore password-based attacks, and some steps you can take to lock down your logins, once and for all. Threats to your passwords Managing all your passwords can be a hassle. Theyre easy to forget and hard to keep track of, so people tend to use and reuse simple passwords they can remember. Did you know?

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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. Recognizing and reporting phishing 4. Held in October, each week there will be a different focus on a key behavior: 1.

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Webroot

MAY 9, 2025

Text scams, also known as smishing (SMS + phishing ), are on the rise. In reality, theres no prize – just a phishing site or malware ready to steal your data. Use strong passwords: Long, complex and unique passwords are a cornerstone of mobile security. Always take a moment to think critically before acting.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Phishing and social engineering : Using your personal information, scammers can craft more convincing phishing emails or messages to trick you into giving up even more sensitive details, like passwords and PIN numbers. Use strong, unique passwords: Strong, unique passwords are a simple, yet powerful security tool.

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2025

Tips for protecting your data Cyber thieves are getting smarter and smarter using methods like phishing and malware to gain access to a piece of your personal information. 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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SC Magazine

JUNE 24, 2021

A recently reported phishing and vishing campaign was designed to impersonate Geek Squad. A new blog post report has shone a light on the malicious practice known as voice phishing or vishing – a social engineering tactic that some cyber experts say has only grown in prominence since COVID-19 forced employees to work from home.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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NSTIC

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Today’s blog will jumpstart NIST’s celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022! We have a lot in store for October and are looking forward to sharing our work, progress, events, and news with you.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. One of the best ways to increase employee security awareness is to provide frequent training and communication about the risks of phishing and other cyberattacks.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

4 30% of phishing emails are opened by targeted users. 4 30% of phishing emails are opened by targeted users. It can infect your device through malicious downloads, phishing emails, or compromised websites, leading to potential loss of access to your computer, data, photos, and other valuable files.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

. “By compromising and replaying a token issued to an identity that has already completed multifactor authentication, the threat actor satisfies the validation of MFA and access is granted to organizational resources accordingly,” the team wrote in a blog post. ” Read next: Top Password Managers.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Each of your passwords needs to incorporate numbers, symbols and capital letters, use at least 16 characters. Use a password manager Keeping track of complex passwords for each of your accounts can seem overwhelming, but a password manager offers a simple and safe solution. Do not use your pet’s name!

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Organizations often put out a rolling statement on their website, blog, or X (Twitter). Change your password If your password has been caught up in a breach, you should immediately change it. It's easy to spoof an email to make it look like it comes from somewhere else, and then send someone malware or a link to a phishing site.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

Phishing scams: Phishing scams that target travel-related platforms are on the rise. In 2024, the travel website booking.com reported a 500%-900% increase in travel-related phishing scams. Other features include Wi-Fi security monitoring, secure browsing, and password management. Looking for more information?

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Phishing and social engineering. Watch for phishing and social engineering. The best way to stay safe is to be aware of the threat—and learn how to spot phishing and social engineering attacks when you encounter them. The post Cyber threats in gaming—and 3 tips for staying safe appeared first on Webroot Blog.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 6, 2022

This includes things such as phishing, use of stolen credentials, misconfiguration, and simple mistakes. China now finds itself in the middle of one of the largest data breaches of all time after a government developer wrote a blog post on a popular forum that included the credentials to a police database.

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Webroot

JANUARY 4, 2023

If the beginning of the new year follows the trends of the last, there’s a good chance phishing will spike in the first four months of 2023. The post Forget the Gym – Start 2023 Right by Getting Your Digital Life in Shape appeared first on Webroot Blog. Product may be updated or modified.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Unfortunately, this can put us at risk for spear phishing attacks, identity theft , and other forms of data compromise. Information may even be in news articles or blogs. Check Password Managers: If you use a password manager, review stored logins for accounts you no longer use.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2021

Spear-phishing now targets employees outside the finance and executive teams, report says. Source: Microsoft Security blog) Solarmarker malware campaign actors are focusing their energy on credential and residual information theft. BlackMatter, a new ransomware group , claims link to DarkSide, REvil.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2022

Successful attackers can then use the credentials to leverage stored credit card data to make fraudulent purchases, steal gift cards saved on the customer’s account, use the information in phishing attempts against victims or sell the login information and personal data to other bad actors. Removing the Guesswork for Cybercriminals.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In a world where users have tens or even hundreds of logins to manage, password reuse and weak passwords that are easy to remember are inevitable.” Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

From phishing scams to malware , hackers are constantly looking for ways to exploit weaknesses in cybersecurity systems and software. It may be easier to remember, but if your username and password for one account are exposed in a data breach, hackers can use them to try and break into all your other accounts.

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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. 4 ways to address common vulnerabilities appeared first on Webroot Blog. Protecting privacy is a top priority for families facing growing threats.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are additional safety measures you can (and should) take to teach your child as they grow, things like installing virus protection, enabling multi-factor authentication, using password managers, and raising awareness about phishing scams. Make it a family conversation.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 28, 2022

They’re actually just trying to scare users into falling for phishing attempts. How do scammers go phishing? Landing on the phish. No matter which compromised warning page you land on, they all want you to visit a phishing page. The research covers similar tactics: hijacking business pages to phish.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Beware of phishing scams: Phishing scams appear in our email inboxes, text messages, social media, and even voicemails. Adopt safe browsing habits: Update browser privacy settings and avoid suspicious websites. Also, limit the number of cookies you accept and clear your browsing history and cache regularly.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Common Valentines Day scams Online dating scams AI-powered phishing scams are on the rise, impersonating popular online dating platforms. Scammers send fake e-cards that contain malware or gift card phishing emails asking you to redeem them on fraudulent websites. Stay informed about common scams and take action to stay safe.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Passwordless is the modern authentication method that does not rely on passwords, eliminating the risks that come with weak, lost, or stolen credentials. It is MFA Phishing Resistant. What is passwordless? Passkey “providers” achieve this by securely synchronizing passkey private keys between devices.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

dmg’ file (Setup.dmg), upon executing it, the malicious code attempts to trick victims into entering their system password on a fake prompt. The malware also targets the password management tool using the main_keychain() function to extract sensitive information from the target machine.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Passwords are Unpopular. Nobody likes passwords,” Vasu Jakkal, corporate vice president for security, compliance and identity at Microsoft, wrote in a blog post today. Apple will let Safari browser users use Face ID and Touch ID to access websites and enables them to get services without passwords via the Passkeys protocol.

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