Security Boulevard

MARCH 3, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Anyone with this default password could access these "locked" apartment complexes. While it could be changed, the device does not prompt end users to change the password.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Introducing Bitwarden Cupid Vault to securely share (and unshare) passwords with loved ones Bitwarden Bitwarden has already had the ability to securely share passwords. Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw).

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 28, 2020

Related: Coronavirus scams leverage email As we get deeper into dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, the need for authorities and experts to communicate reliably and effectively with each other, as well as to the general public, is vital. I agree wholeheartedly with Levin on this, as I imagine most folks would. Always remember.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 25, 2023

Researchers this month uncovered a two-year-old Linux-based remote access trojan dubbed AVrecon that enslaves Internet routers into botnet that bilks online advertisers and performs password-spraying attacks. ” Frustratingly, Lumen was not able to determine how the SOHO devices were being infected with AVrecon.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. Poor credentials. What does this mean? Vicious insider.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 28, 2021

Below is a list of recommended mitigations from the FBI, which it issued along with an alert on Conti ransomware late last week: Regularly back up data, air gap, and password protect backup copies offline. Install updates/patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as they are released. ransomware and phishing scams).

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Secure practices like robust admin passwords and advanced encryption ensure control over traffic, safeguarding personal information and increasing the odds of a secure online experience. Proper home router practices , such as enabling encryption settings and providing strong default admin passwords, will dramatically improve network security.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 12, 2018

· Russian troll factory suspected to be behind the attack against Italian President Mattarella. · Salesforce warns of API error that exposed Marketing data. · Tech Support Scams improved with adoption of Call Optimization Service. · Dept.

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Security Affairs

MAY 14, 2023

ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million ransom Dragon Breath APT uses double-dip DLL sideloading strategy International Press Cybercrime San Bernardino County pays $1.1-million

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

One of these botnets was Quad7 , which was installed on compromised routers by the Storm-0940 actor to conduct password spraying. Additionally, IoT devices frequently run on embedded systems with firmware that can be easily analyzed for vulnerabilities. However, the advent of AI technologies has completely changed this paradigm.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Privacy Services Introducing Rerank: a fast, easy way for users to customize Brave Search rankings Brave Brave introduces "Rerank" to Brave search.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Vulnerabilities and Malware Primarily includes severe and exploited vulnerabilities in devices or software used by end users (ex: a major router firmware flaw). Surveillance Tech in the News This section covers surveillance technology and methods in the news. Mullvad Mullvad VPN client is now available for Windows ARM desktops.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 23, 2022

Chinese APT attackers developed a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) malware that hijacks the booting sequence and is saved in the SPI flash memory of the motherboard beyond where most tools might remove it. Use strong passwords. Also read: PowerShell Is Source of More Than a Third of Critical Security Threats.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Scams could present themselves in many forms. For instance, financially-motivated threat actors often plant in malicious URLs spoofing these events to fraudulent sites, hoping to maximize their chances of scamming naive internet users for a quick (illicit) profit. Be careful with what information is shared online or on social media.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 5, 2023

They also need to safeguard children against inappropriate online content, cyberbullying, scams, and other nebulous digital threats. Require all accounts with credentialed logins to comply with NIST standards for password policies. Keep all operating systems, software, and firmware up to date. Require phishing-resistant MFA.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Warding off zombies : Regularly update device firmware, patch IoT devices, and monitor for unusual traffic patterns. Phishing phantoms: masters of disguise Phishing scams have become more sophisticated.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? You want to make sure the devices used are hardened, they don’t have unnecessary outside access, that they are kept up-to-date with their software, firmware, etc. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? You want to make sure the devices used are hardened, they don’t have unnecessary outside access, that they are kept up-to-date with their software, firmware, etc. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? You want to make sure the devices used are hardened, they don’t have unnecessary outside access, that they are kept up-to-date with their software, firmware, etc. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 1, 2021

Use of weak passwords was a common theme with the investigation, which concluded: weak default passwords cyber-criminals could hack were found on most of the routers. a lack of firmware updates, important for security and performance. Eight UK men were arrested in an investigation into scam text messages.

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