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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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

And because of our high propensity to forgo changing default passwords that came with the smart devices we buy, we’re essentially putting ourselves—our homes and our family’s data and privacy—at the forefront of online attacks without us knowing. but not vehicles, smart meters, smart medical devices, laptops, and desktop computers.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

There are security/hacker types that maintain massive repositories of passwords. Change all default passwords to something unique and strong. Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. This is the most important thing in this article.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Strong segmentation with firewalls and DMZs, securing VPN gateways, and ensuring encrypted traffic with TLS v1.3 Disabling unnecessary protocols and services, avoiding default passwords, and verifying software integrity bolster resilience. are essential for protecting data. This is not the case at T-Mobile.”

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 19, 2021

As the media around the world is busy speculating about the targets related to Pegasus Mobile Spying malware, Apple Inc, the American company that is into the production of iPhones has issued a press statement that its engineers are working on a fix to protect the users from becoming victims to the said spying Israeli malware.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Disable compromised accounts or restrict their permissions immediately, update passwords for authorized users to prevent further unauthorized access. law enforcement, regulators, or media) should be contacted. Weak and stolen passwords Require all employees to reset their passwords immediately following the breach.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This means that its often easier to manipulate someones emotions and trick them into clicking on a malicious link or sharing their access credentials, than to hack past a firewall or guess a password. For this reason, phishing awareness and education programs have become a crucial element in any robust cybersecurity strategy.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

Credential-based attacks include usernames, passwords, and tokens. Phishing is now done through text messages (smishing), social media (social engineering), and even voice phone calls (vishing). Accounts with easily guessable passwords fall victim to this and suffer unimaginable damage. Dont place reliance on a single defense.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

SQL injection occurs when attackers identify and insert or inject malicious SQL queries into unsecure input fields like username and password fields or search bars. Access websites and applications: Login fields like user and password can be bypassed with a SQL query such as OR 1=1 — in the username and password fields.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 25, 2021

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) of UK conducted the survey and came to the above stated conclusion that shows how relaxed are businesses for cyber security. And as per the research, most of those attacks or threats were targeted by cyber crooks launching email attacks with an intent to spread malware or eavesdropping.

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Security Affairs

JULY 22, 2021

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Don’t make passwords easy to guess. Watch what you post on social media; cybercriminals often use them to gather Personal Identifying Information (PII) and corporate information. Build a Human Firewall. Securing your work environment requires you to create what is referred to among security professionals as a human firewall.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Personalized content Whether you’re binge-watching a new TV show or scrolling through social media, AI algorithms like Netflix’s recommendation system tailor content based on your interests, ensuring you see things you’re likely to enjoy. One of the biggest concerns today is the rise of deepfakes. What are deepfakes?

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Aside from the antivirus feature, it offers features like a Windows firewall, smart app control, device health, family options, browser control, and robust security settings. Firewall and network protection : Microsoft Defender’s built-in firewall actively monitors private and public network traffic, preventing unauthorized connections.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It’s been a busy time for data breaches in the social media world with Myspace, LinkedIn and Twitter all experiencing them. In each of these cases, the cybercriminals behind the breaches were after usernames and passwords. The most commonly used passwords today are, “password” and “123456,” and it only takes a hacker.29

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Cisco Security

AUGUST 26, 2021

Cisco Secure Firewall integrations. Cisco Secure Firewall has several new partner integrations. CyberArk reduces VPN risk with MFA enforcement on any VPN client that supports RADIUS; including Cisco Secure Firewall. HashiCorp (Terraform) provides infrastructure automation and now supports Secure Firewall ASA.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 9, 2021

Thompson began pounding away on the Capital One’s public-facing applications supposedly protected by their open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF), and succeeded in carrying out a “ Server Side Request Forgery ” (SSRF) attack. Password and token harvesting is one of the most common techniques in hacking.

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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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Use Strong, Unique Passwords Weak passwords are easy for hackers to guess or crack, especially if they’re common or reused across multiple sites. When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The malware is able to steal sensitive information (a variety of credentials, including FTP credentials, stored email passwords, passwords stored in the browser, as well as a whole host of other credentials) . If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

A SonicWall security advisory describes one vulnerability – designated CVE-2021-20016 and granted a CVSS score of 9.8 – as a SQL injection bug “in the SonicWall SSLVPN SMA100 product that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to perform SQL query to access username password and other session-related information.”.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 21, 2020

If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Enforce a strong password policy and implement regular password changes. Enable a personal firewall on agency workstations, configured to deny unsolicited connection requests. Exercise caution when using removable media (e.g.,

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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Identity IQ

MARCH 9, 2023

IdentityIQ We rely on the internet, from communicating with loved ones on social media to working and conducting business. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots?

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Established web application firewall (WAF) suppliers like Imperva, F5 and Akamai are hustling to strengthen their respective platforms. Infections lurk everywhere: in email-borne attachments and web links; in social media postings; on popular and obscure web pages. Botnets can test stolen usernames and passwords at scale.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Further, all computers shared the same password for remote access and appeared to be connected directly to the Internet without any type of firewall protection installed,” the report continued. Are you forcing password resets? Are you scanning the dark web for… passwords being exposed?

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 23, 2025

Preserve logs, including firewall and VPN activity. Staff need to know whats happening (and what they shouldnt do, like talking to the media). Reviewing and disabling compromised credentials Change passwords on affected accounts. Capture volatile memory (RAM) if you can. Dont tinker and destroy evidence by accident.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Password Hash Cracking, User Cloning, and User Impersonation: Three Risks Every SAP Customer Should Know. Password Hash Values in SAP. The passwords of all SAP users are stored encrypted as hash values in transparent tables on the database. USRPWDHISTORY: Contains the password history of every user. These tables are: .

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2023

But when you're out and about, a mobile firewall can manage the flow of traffic in and out of your device. Use a password manager Don’t forget to take your password manager and your 2FA device with you. Nothing can kill the buzz like having to go through umpteen “I forgot my password” routines.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 11, 2018

The latest example of this dichotomy comes from Timehop, a service that enables social media users to plug into their past. We secure the people by giving them usernames and passwords, which they use to get on the network of machines. Related article: How DevOps contributed to the Uber hack. Hudson: Sure.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Regularly review privacy settings on social media platforms to ensure that your personal information is not being exposed to potential threats. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

These days, our products don’t just protect you from malware, we protect your identity, defend you from ads, safeguard your social media, and keep your mobile safe too. This allows you to password protect your software so that it can’t be removed remotely. Here are the innovations we’ve made in our products recently. Trusted Advisor.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 14, 2022

In addition, most DDoS mitigation solution providers bundle Web Application Firewall functionality to prevent DDoS attacks at the application layer. Works in tandem with Cloudflare’s cloud web application firewall (WAF), Bot Management, and other L3/4 security services to protect assets from cyber threats. Fast and simple on-boarding.

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Security Affairs

MAY 11, 2020

To maximize your network security, always protect your router with a unique password and use an encrypted network. The firewall should also be enabled on all devices in the loop. Visiting insecure websites and social media apps often paved the way for data theft and misuse. Protected Devices. Proper Infrastructure.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. . Maintain Password Hygiene

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 18, 2023

Personal information, such as credit card details, passwords, and social security numbers, can be harvested and employed for identity theft, fraud, or other malicious endeavors. This tactic involves using automated bots or scripts with illegally obtained usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized entry into these user accounts.

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