SecureWorld News

APRIL 13, 2025

These platforms can automatically recognize and classify threatening behavior such as suspicious network activity, phishing attacks, and transmission of malware. Here's an example that shows how Google performs phishing detection. Variations in these behavioral patterns can be identified as possible dangers.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

One of the most important ways to protect against data breaches is to increase employee security awareness. Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. Changing passwords regularly will make the lives of cyberbullies much harder.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Why we’re in the ‘Golden Age’ of cyber espionageThe fact is cyber criminals are expert at refining and carrying out phishing, malvertising and other tried-and-true ruses that gain them access to a targeted victim’s Internet-connected computing device. Use a password manager. But that’s the world we live in.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The AutoIt script does not directly steal the credentials but works in combination with other malware, such as StealC, to extract the information. The malware is distributed via the Amadey loader ( [link] ), which can be spread through phishing e-mails or downloads from compromised sites. 11 and executes them.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 11, 2021

Leak data could be abused by threat actors to carry out malicious activities, such as phishing/spear-phishing attacks, identity theft, and scams. Using a strong and unique password for each web service, a password manager could help you. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all your online accounts.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Each of your passwords needs to incorporate numbers, symbols and capital letters, use at least 16 characters. Use a password manager Keeping track of complex passwords for each of your accounts can seem overwhelming, but a password manager offers a simple and safe solution. Do not use your pet’s name!

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The threat actors set up websites cloning the official download websites for SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor (NPM), KeePass password manager, and PDF Reader Pro. Then they trojanizing a legitimate application and distributed it through the decoy website, deploying targeted phishing emails to the victims.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2021

The data from the leaked files can be used by threat actors against LinkedIn users in multiple ways by: Carrying out targeted phishing attacks. Brute-forcing the passwords of LinkedIn profiles and email addresses. Change the password of your LinkedIn and email accounts. An example of leaked data: What’s the impact of the leak?

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. It’s usually a password that was never configured or never changed from the default. Use a password manager to make and store good passwords that are different for every account/device.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has published a report on The State of IT Security in Germany in 2023 , and the number one threat for consumers is… identity theft. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Never access links or attachments you receive from unknown sources – Use a Bitdefender security solution to fend off scam and phishing links. Add an extra layer of security and privacy to your device when shopping this Black Friday with Bitdefender Premium Security.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2024

TracFone has to undergo annual assessments—including by independent third parties—of its information security program. Employees and certain third parties are to receive privacy and security awareness training. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Here are some examples of how potential attackers can use the data found in the unsecured Amazon S3 bucket against the owners of the exposed email addresses: Spamming 350 million email IDs Carrying out phishing attacks Brute-forcing the passwords of the email accounts. Watch out for potential spam messages and phishing emails.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

While big tech phases in new authentication solutions, Dashlane — a password manager used by more than 20,000 companies and more than 15 million users — made a full switch. Dashlane last month integrated passkeys into its cross-platform password manager. See the Top Password Managers.

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Security Affairs

JULY 12, 2021

Even though LinkedIn’s representatives are correct in saying that no private data was exposed, collecting publicly available information on a mass scale can still put users at risk of spam and phishing attacks. Consider using a password manager to create unique strong passwords and store them securely.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Now, however, the expanded compilation – if genuine – “could serve as a goldmine for scammers,” says CyberNews senior information security researcher Mantas Sasnauskas. Brute-forcing the passwords of the affected Facebook profiles. Change the password of your Clubhouse and Facebook accounts. Spamming 3.8

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Hackers can use password-cracking software to brute-force their way into your account if you use a weak password, so make sure yours is strong. Use a password manager. A password manager is a software application that helps you manage your passwords. Train your employees.

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Security Affairs

JULY 28, 2024

Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 15, 2023

If you want to also receive for free the newsletter with the international press subscribe here. Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4 Most internet-exposed Cacti servers exposed to hacking French CNIL fined Tiktok $5.4

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

Simply put, it’s the practice of ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to your sensitive information and online accounts. This encompasses everything from protecting your passwords to being vigilant against phishing scams and online fraud. Instead, enter your credentials each time for added security.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Weak passwords are the easiest way hackers can hack into a system. Organizations must have a robust password policy. One way to help enforce such a policy is by providing employees with a password manager for easy password generation and storage. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 7, 2021

You can easily generate complex passwords with our strong password generator or consider using a password manager. Watch out for incoming spam emails, unsolicited texts, and phishing messages. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all of your online accounts.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 3, 2025

Similarly, the states Information Security Breach and Notification Act (2005) was one of the earliest breach notification laws in the U.S., NYDOH Oversight (10 NYCRR 405.46) The New York Department of Health enforces standards for securing healthcare data, complementing HRIPA and federal HIPAA requirements.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The attack chain starts with COVID19-themed spear-phishing messages that contain either a malicious Word attachment or a link to one hosted on company servers. . The experts discovered the custom backdoor while investigating an incident, it was used by attackers for lateral movements and data exfiltration.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

dmg’ file (Setup.dmg), upon executing it, the malicious code attempts to trick victims into entering their system password on a fake prompt. The malware also targets the password management tool using the main_keychain() function to extract sensitive information from the target machine. ” concludes the report.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2023

Passwords are essential to protect services and data online, but when obtained by threat actors they can pose a risk to the users. Despite the IT giant has implemented defenses like 2-Step Verification and Google Password Manager , it recognizes that to really address password issues, it is necessary to adopt passwordless solutions.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

A flaw in LastPass password manager leaks credentials from previous site. taxpayers hit by a phishing campaign delivering the Amadey bot. A bug in Instagram exposed user accounts and phone numbers. Delaler Leads, a car dealer marketing firm exposed 198 Million records online.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 3, 2024

Additionally, compromised credentials due to phishing attacks or weak password management can allow unauthorized individuals to impersonate legitimate users and gain access to sensitive information. Inquire about their security policies, procedures, and incident response plans. Data breaches and leaks 1.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 5, 2020

To secure your data and avoid any potential harm from bad actors, we recommend doing the following: Use our personal data leak checker to see if your email address has been leaked. Immediately change your email password and consider using a password manager. Look out for incoming spam emails and phishing messages.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

From keeping tabs on your enterprise devices, data, and apps to securing those endpoints against threats and attacks, Desktop Central ticks all the boxes of a unified endpoint management solution. It also includes advanced features such as SAML-based single sign-on (SSO) and the company's security architecture has never been hacked.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

Consider reducing the information you share about Your job Your travel Your activities Your spending Your family, especially children By being mindful of what you share, and with whom, you can be better prepared for recognizing phishing or vishing attempts that may be tailored to you.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 21, 2025

Consider reducing the information you share about Your job Your travel Your activities Your spending Your family, especially children By being mindful of what you share, and with whom, you can be better prepared for recognizing phishing or vishing attempts that may be tailored to you.

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Security Affairs

JULY 31, 2020

Even the humble email address can be enough for bad actors to run spamming campaigns and send phishing emails to the unsuspecting recipient. With that being said, the files were stored on a publicly accessible Amazon S3 server.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 27, 2022

Threat actors can abuse PII to conduct phishing and social engineering attacks. Consider using a password manager to create strong passwords and store them securely. Watch out for potential phishing emails and text messages. Looming dangers. Having your personal data leaked poses many hazards.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Common compliance standards include GDPR, which governs data processing for EU members; PCI DSS, which guarantees safe credit card transactions; and NIST 800-53 for IT risk management. ISO 27000 is a standard for information security and SOC is for maintaining consumer data integrity and security across several dimensions.

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