Krebs on Security

JULY 29, 2021

Every time there is another data breach, we are asked to change our password at the breached entity. But the reality is that in most cases by the time the victim organization discloses an incident publicly the information has already been harvested many times over by profit-seeking cybercriminals. Don’t re-use passwords.

Passwords 358

Passwords Password Management Phishing Scams 358

Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In November 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which hackers stole password vaults containing both encrypted and plaintext data for more than 25 million users. LastPass disclosed that criminal hackers had compromised encrypted copies of some password vaults, as well as other personal information.

Cryptocurrency 351

Cryptocurrency Passwords Encryption Accountability 351

Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

In both cases the readers used password managers to select strong, unique passwords for their Experian accounts. Research suggests identity thieves were able to hijack the accounts simply by signing up for new accounts at Experian using the victim’s personal information and a different email address.

Accountability 316

Accountability Passwords Authentication Password Management 316

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

0ktapus used newly-registered domains that often included the name of the targeted company, and sent text messages urging employees to click on links to these domains to view information about a pending change in their work schedule. 0ktapus often leveraged information or access gained in one breach to perpetrate another.

Social Engineering 326

Social Engineering Mobile Cybercrime Passwords 326

Security Boulevard

JULY 10, 2022

In both cases the readers used password managers to select strong, unique passwords for their Experian accounts. Research suggests identity thieves were able to hijack the accounts simply by signing up for new accounts at Experian using the victim's personal information and a different email address.

Password Management 52

Password Management Passwords Accountability Hacking 52

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

You might even take a minute to explain the perils of re-using passwords across multiple sites, and see if they’re interested in using a password manager. While you’re at it, ask your friends and family if they’ve frozen their credit files at the major consumer credit bureaus.

Scams 276

Scams Wireless Phishing Banking 276