The Last Watchdog

MARCH 18, 2025

The YOBB project was inspired by Month of Bugs (MOB), an iconic cybersecurity initiative where security researchers would publish one major vulnerability found in major software providers every day of the month. The research will reveal never-seen-before attack vectors that remain unknown even to the cybersecurity community.

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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? If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Sounds scary, right?

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Close Home Tech Security Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? In the headline for a  recent story published by Cybernews , the cybersecurity media outlet said that 16 billion passwords were exposed in a record-breaking data breach, opening access to Facebook, Google, Apple, and any other service imaginable.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 18, 2025

Recommendations to stay safe As cyberthreats and financial scams become more sophisticated, it is increasingly difficult for individuals to determine if a request coming via social media, email, text, phone call or even video call is authentic. Authentic banks will never request such details through social media or ads.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

They dont crack into password managers or spy on passwords entered for separate apps. If enough victims unwittingly send their passwords, the cyber thieves may even bundle the login credentials for sale on the dark web. The requests are bogus and simply a method for harvesting passwords.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Getting ready to go Add a simple cybersecurity checklist along with your packing routine before you depart for some rest and relaxation. Password protect your devices Set your devices to require the use of a PIN, passcode or extra security feature (like a fingerprint or facial scan).

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The two infostealers allowed operators to harvest usernames, passwords, contact info, and crypto-wallets from victims, the threat actors sold this data to criminals for financial theft and hacking. Use a password manager : Simplifies managing strong, unique passwords across accounts. payment info) may have been compromised.

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Schneier on Security

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

On top of that, it seems that the system has a new vulnerability : A researcher contacted Information Security Media Group on condition of anonymity to reveal that texting “STOP” to the Twitter verification service results in the service turning off SMS two-factor authentication. This is not a good sign.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2025

If interested, the victim will receive a download link and a password for the archive containing the promised installer. Verifying invitations from friends through a different channel, such as texting them directly or contacting them on another social media platform. These sites on blogspot have a different, but also standard, design.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a data breach notification filed by the Attorney General for the state of Maine, the cybersecurity incident that affected Columbus, Ohio impacted half a million people. Later, a security researcher disclosed information about the content of the stolen data with the media. Change your password. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

In todays digital world, passwords have become a necessary part of life. May 1, 2025, is World Password Day , a reminder that passwords are the unsung heroes of cybersecurity, the first line of defense for all your sensitive personal data. World Password Day is more relevant than ever in todays evolving threat landscape.

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

  Also:  184 million passwords leaked across Facebook, Google, more: What to know about this data breach How to keep safe from SparkKitty If you want to keep yourself protected from this (or any other) malware, there are a few steps you can take: Go to your phone's settings and check each app's permissions.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Based on an analysis by cybersecurity news platform Hackread , the data contains dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, street addresses, and even social security numbers. The hackers say that the dates of birth and social security numbers were originally encrypted but have since been decrypted and are now visible in plain text.

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Zero Day

JUNE 19, 2025

PT NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts. PT NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts.

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Zero Day

JUNE 18, 2025

Also: How new Facebook policies incentivize spreading misinformation For the first time this year (the RISJ has released a media report every year since 2012), the No. 1 spot, or the largest proportion of respondents who used a particular source in the past week, went to social media, with 54%.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 27, 2025

A recent discovery by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler of an unsecured database containing over 184 million unique login credentials has once again highlighted the growing threat posed by infostealers. Infostealers have evolved beyond simple password grabbers. Use unique, complex passwords for every service.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

A hacking gang known as Scattered Spiders soundly defeated the cybersecurity defenses of MGM and Caesars casinos. For the moment, hackers appear to have the upper hand in the global chess match between cybersecurity professionals and digital criminals. How they steamrolled multi-factor authentication is a reason for pause.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

Shopping Scams Fake online shops, social media ads, or marketplace listings. Auto-fill Exploits: A small but critical sign when your password manager doesnt autofill it might be a scam site. Even cybersecurity experts get caught out, like Troy Hunt, creator of Have I Been Pwned (read his post ). Always stop and check the URL.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Once a victim types their user ID and password, criminals will receive the data immediately. Security questions (usually 3 of them) are also used to either reset a password or for some other verification purpose (maybe a login from a new browser or location). Passkeys come to mind immediately since they do not involve passwords at all.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 11, 2025

At the center of this disturbing new trend is a previously unknown infostealer called Noodlophile Stealer, now being secretly distributed through fraudulent websites promoted on social media. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Morphisec have uncovered the scheme’s full extent. Inside is a sneaky file: Video Dream MachineAI.mp4.exe

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2024

According to new research from Malwarebytes, people see this election season as a particularly risky time for their online privacy and cybersecurity. The electoral process is (forgive us) a lot like cybersecurity: It scares people, it’s hopelessly baroque, and, through a lack of participation, it can produce unwanted results.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

On March 10, social media platform X experienced widespread outages affecting tens of thousands of users globally. Many users turned to alternative social media platforms to express their frustrations and seek information about the service disruption. Either a large, coordinated group and/or a country is involved.

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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. 15, 2022, LastPass said an investigation into the August breach determined the attacker did not access any customer data or password vaults.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The social media giant is testing the use of video selfies and facial recognition to help users get their hijacked accounts back. Social media accounts are often lost when users forget their password, switch devices, or when they inadvertently or even willingly give their credentials to a scammer. What do you think?

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

Those codes are supposed to serve as two-factor authentication to confirm our identity and prevent scammers from accessing our accounts through a password alone. "Cybersecurity researchers and investigative journalists have published reports alleging Fink's involvement in multiple instances of infiltrating private online accounts."

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. With the right cybersecurity practices, everyday Mac users can stay safe from these emerging threats.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 6, 2025

The two infostealers allowed operators to harvest usernames, passwords, contact info, and crypto-wallets from victims, the threat actors sold this data to criminals for financial theft and hacking. Use a password manager : Simplifies managing strong, unique passwords across accounts. payment info) may have been compromised.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 17, 2025

On June 15, the media outlet informed its staff via memo of the potential compromise of the Microsoft email accounts of a limited number of journalists. The Washington Post reset all employee passwords as a precaution after the intrusion, which didn’t affect other systems or customers.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2025

Yesterday, we told you about how millions of pictures from specialized dating apps had been stored online without any kind of password protection. GB in a non-password-protected nor encrypted, but publicly exposed database. We dont just report on threatswe remove them Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

Fleury “The cybersecurity industry has spent years defending against traditional credential-based threats, but the reality is that attackers have advanced as the data they have access to has exploded in volume, said Damon Fleury, Chief Product Officer, SpyCloud. Media contact : Emily Brown, REQ on behalf of SpyCloud, ebrown@req.co

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

One of the cases with probable Chinese origins, for example, found ChatGPT accounts generating social media posts in English, Chinese, and Urdu. What the report found In each of the 10 cases outlined in the new report, OpenAI outlined how it detected and addressed the problem.

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Zero Day

JULY 3, 2025

First noticed by Rapid7 in May and publicly disclosed on June 25 , this unpatchable vulnerability lets an attacker who knows -- or can find out -- your printer's serial number generate its default administrator password. But the "good" news is you can still protect yourself by changing that default password today.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 27, 2025

26, 2025, CyberNewswire — INE Security , a leading global provider of cybersecurity training and certifications, today announced a new initiative designed to accelerate compliance with the Department of Defense’s (DoD) newly streamlined Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. Cary, NC, Jan.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 2, 2025

The airline responded quickly by isolating the affected system, notifying customers, and working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Australian Federal Police, and independent cybersecurity experts. But it’s noteable that this weekend the FBI put out a warning on social media about ransomware attacks targeting airlines.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2025

A cybercrime group named Hive0117 is behind a fresh phishing campaign that targeted Russian organizations with a new version of the DarkWatchman malware, according to Russian cybersecurity firm F6. The messages contained password-protected archives named similarly to Documents from 04/29/2025.rar.

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Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

Also: Were 16 billion passwords from Apple, Google, and Facebook leaked? The problem is that most savvy attackers can circumvent geoblocking by using techniques such as Internet Protocol IP spoofing or using botnets running on a wireless router, DVR, or webcam to attack you.

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Zero Day

JUNE 13, 2025

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