eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

A cataclysmic data breach has cast a long shadow over the privacy of billions of individuals. billion records, including Social Security numbers, have been compromised in a cyberattack targeting National Public Data (NPD), a company specializing in background checks. Who Is Behind the NPD Breach? With an estimated 2.9

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SC Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

Researchers at CSIS Security Group claim they have discovered what they think might be the next big supply chain hack. The malicious code tries to contact [a URL] in order to retrieve a encrypted code. If customers were compromised, it follows a wave of other damaging software supply chain hacks discovered in the last four months.

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Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Data Leak IdentityIQ In a cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the online community, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been exposed in the “RockYou2024” data breach. billion passwords. The additional 1.5

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Webroot

OCTOBER 17, 2024

According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, there were 3,205 data compromises in 2023. A data compromise can consist of any of the following: Data breach : Unauthorized access to your confidential information (i.e. many of which resulted in consumer data exposure. That’s a 20% increase over the previous year.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

The name "RockYou2024" pays homage to the infamous RockYou data breach of 2009, which exposed 32 million passwords due to insecure storage practices. The data compilation was leaked on a popular hacking forum, where it quickly gained notoriety for its sheer size and potential impact.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Sadly, they can also make our personal data more vulnerable to cyber threats. In one recent data breach, 2.9 billion people had their social security numbers and other personal information hacked , and all that stolen data ended up for sale on the dark web. Do not use your pet’s name!

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The Security Ledger

JANUARY 2, 2019

Customers who use the Blur secure password manager by Abine may have had sensitive information leaked, according to a statement by Abine, the company that makes the product. . The post Abine says Blur Password Manager User Information Exposed appeared first on The Security Ledger.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The contractor targeted by the attackers is an external company in Switzerland that stores data for the organization. The attribution of the hack is based on similarities of attackers’ TTPs with the ones associated with APT groups and the targeted nature of the attack. SecurityAffairs – hacking, SIM swapping).

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

However, this has also led to an uptick in data breaches and privacy concerns. So how can recruitment agencies and freelance recruiters ensure that they prevent data breaches and protect candidate privacy? What are the data security risks in recruitment? 4 ways to prevent data breaches in recruitment 1.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

Now, Nvidia has confirmed that it was hacked and that the threat actor is leaking employee credentials and proprietary information onto the internet. Hacked back? At some point during the negotiations the LAPSUS$ group started to make a big fuss about having been hacked back. Password managers save time.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sources close to the investigation tell KrebsOnSecurity the accused was a key member of a criminal hacking group blamed for a string of cyber intrusions at major U.S. Multiple security firms soon assigned the hacking group the nickname “ Scattered Spider.” 9, 2024, U.S. technology companies during the summer of 2022.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

As important as they are, however, about 52 percent of people still use the same passwords across multiple accounts and 24 percent use a variation of common passwords that are easy to hack. Hackers employ different strategies to steal your passwords. To make this easier on yourself, consider using a password manager.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Related: Poll confirms rise of Covid 19-related hacks. Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. Even the most strong password is not enough.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Here are a few common ways that online scammers can gain access to your usernames and passwords: Phishing : Cybercriminals trick you into revealing your usernames, passwords, or other sensitive information by posing as trustworthy entities. Browse Secure Websites Ensure that the websites you visit have a secure connection.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Here are a few common ways that online scammers can gain access to your usernames and passwords: Phishing : Cybercriminals trick you into revealing your usernames, passwords, or other sensitive information by posing as trustworthy entities. Browse Secure Websites Ensure that the websites you visit have a secure connection.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report , credentials are the type of data cybercriminals most want to steal in a breach. Meanwhile, a quarter report that they’ve used generic passwords like “password” and “ABC123.”All Let’s take a closer look at a few of those habits.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S. Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Once opened, the email appears as a legitimate email communication from American Express, while the content instructs the cardholder on how to view the secure, encrypted message attached. SecurityAffairs – hacking, American Express). ” reads the analysis published by the Armorblox. Pierluigi Paganini.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A few simple changes to your devices and accounts can help discourage cyber criminals from trying to access your data. Prevent Data Breaches. Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. The main point is money is a big motivation to steal data. Which threat actors would like to obtain which data?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. They can both encrypt data and hide an IP address by using a secure chain to shield network activity.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

The standard minimum is to require eight-character passwords with complexity, where complexity consists of a mix of upper and lower case alphabet characters, numbers, and special characters. As if their crackability wasn’t bad enough, many attackers already have the passwords and don’t need to apply brute-force attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2021

1Password and LastPass are probably at the top of your list for password managers , but which one is the best for you? They both do a great job of protecting your employees’ passwords and preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your business systems. 1Password and LastPass comparison. User experience.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

You go online and you can’t access your cloud account, or you can’t find data stored on a device or in a specific service. But, then again, you may have been hacked–“wiped” being the current term of art and something Iran has earned a reputation for. Consider using a password manager.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

To increase efforts to secure user data, Snewpit will be reviewing “all server logs and access control settings” to confirm that no unauthorized access took place and to ensure that “user data is secure and encrypted.”. We will be reviewing all access control settings and ensuring our user data is secure and encrypted.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 23, 2021

LastPass is password management software that’s been popular among business and personal users since it was initially released in 2008. Like other password managers, LastPass provides a secure vault for your login credentials, personal documents, and other sensitive information. When it was acquired by LogMeIn Inc.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

In fact, attackers often don’t even need to hack them to steal all that precious data: one of the most common causes of a breach are databases that have been simply left unsecured, allowing anyone to access the data without providing a username or password. SecurityAffairs – hacking, PLA Unit 61419).

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The data breach suffered by LastPass in August 2022 may have been more severe than previously thought. The company engaged a leading cybersecurity and forensics firm to investigate the incident, at the time of disclosure it confirmed that the data breach did not compromise users’ Master Passwords.

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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. As it happens, Plex announced its own data breach one day before LastPass disclosed its initial August intrusion.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2022

Earmarked by the FBI as a particular threat to the financial service industry just over a year ago, the increase of internet traffic, data breaches and API usage all contribute to the perfect conditions for successful credential stuffing attacks. Good password hygiene and password managers. “If Pierluigi Paganini.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The password manager service LastPass is now forcing some of its users to pick longer master passwords. But critics say the move is little more than a public relations stunt that will do nothing to help countless early adopters whose password vaults were exposed in a 2022 breach at LastPass.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Even if your email address has not been exposed in this or other breaches, securing your email account is key if you want to keep it from joining the 7 million daily leaked records statistics cited above. Change your passwords approximately every 30 days. SecurityAffairs – hacking, email addresses). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Strong passwords : Use a password manager. This makes it harder for unauthorised users to gain access even if they have your password. These systems store your passwords in a single encrypted vault. You absolutely should secure your password manager with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Password management products that are competitors of Enpass offer plenty of features, strong security, and support for multiple devices and browsers. Some of the most common password manager features include multi-factor authentication, browser autofill, secure sharing, and strong password generators.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Threat actors hacked the home computer of a DevOp engineer, they installed a keylogger as part of a sophisticated cyber attack. Password management software firm LastPass disclosed a “second attack,” a threat actor used data stolen from the August security breach and combined it with information available from a third-party data breach.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Its primary goal is safeguarding sensitive information, detecting and responding to security incidents, and ensuring that data and systems remain secure against malware, ransomware, phishing, and hacking attempts. Many small businesses lack robust data protection practices, making them more susceptible to breaches.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Also nabbed on the lam is Vyacheslav “Tank” Penchukov , a senior Ukrainian member of a transnational cybercrime group that stole tens of millions of dollars over nearly a decade from countless hacked businesses. It emerges that email marketing giant Mailchimp got hacked. ” SEPTEMBER. ” SEPTEMBER.

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