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PetSmart warns customers of credential stuffing attack

Malwarebytes

Pet retail company PetSmart has emailed customers to alert them to a recent credential stuffing attack. Credential stuffing relies on the re-use of passwords. Take this example: User of Site A uses the same email and password to login to Site B. This is why we are continuously telling people to not reuse their passwords.

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Keys to Safe Online Shopping this Holiday Season

SecureWorld News

Merry and bright Keeping an eye on your bank statements Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records, like bank statements and credit card transactions. Here is what we think is cheerful and what we think is coal-worthy for shopping online this holiday season.

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An odd kind of cybercrime: Gift vouchers, medical records, and.food

Malwarebytes

His compromise modus operandi was a combination of breaking into networks run by food retailers, and breaking into networks containing confidential patient records. Grab yourself a password manager. They create and remember strong passwords to prevent reuse, and many will refuse to sign in to bogus websites.

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NY AG Investigation Highlights Dangers of Credential Stuffing

eSecurity Planet

million online accounts at 17 companies, including online retailers, restaurant chains and food delivery services, according to the report. Also read: Best Password Managers & Tools for 2022. If you continue to reuse old passwords, it is like leaving your front door open and inviting cybercriminals into your home.

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The dark web index 2021, report

Security Affairs

More retailers accept several forms of online payments. Preventing Identity Theft. Use a reliable password manager. These tools allow you to set highly secure passwords (of the kind that you will never learn by heart), and you only need to remember the master password. Avoid unsecured WiFi.