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Password manager hijacked to deliver malware in supply chain attack

Malwarebytes

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. That attack, which resulted in an $18.5

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Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

Though, it might appear as a bloatware to device manufactures in the initial stages. Norton LifeLock has issued an official update that hackers targeted its servers, leading to a data breach of over 6000 premium customers.

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Ransomware news headlines trending on Google

CyberSecurity Insiders

And studies have revealed that the newly developed file-encrypting malware is using an Open-source password management library for encryption and is having capabilities of remaining anonymous, ex-filtrate data, and having abilities to give control to remote servers. The third is something astonishing to read!

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General Motors suffers credential stuffing attack

Malwarebytes

American car manufacturer General Motors (GM) says it experienced a credential stuffing attack last month. The subject of the attack was an online platform, run by GM, to help owners of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles to manage their bills, services, and redeem rewards points. Credential stuffing. Stay safe, everyone!

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

It’s safe to say that the volume and magnitude of high-profile data breaches and ransomware attacks that punctuated 2019 really kept the cybersecurity industry on its toes. Data breaches stole numerous headlines this year, including the notable Capital One breach that exposed more than 100 million customers’ accounts.

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New Password Checkup Feature Coming to Android

Google Security

Passwords are usually the first line of defense against hackers, and with the number of data breaches that could publicly expose those passwords, users must be vigilant about safeguarding their credentials. Password Checkup on Android apps is available on Android 9 and above, for users of Autofill with Google.

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A week in security (August 22 - August 28)

Malwarebytes

6 reasons MSPs need a patch management platform. Reset your password now! Plex suffers data breach. Introducing Patch Management for OneView. Exploits and TrickBot disrupt manufacturing operations. Source code of password manager LastPass stolen by attacker. How to secure a Mac for your kids.