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Feds Charge Five Men in ‘Scattered Spider’ Roundup

Krebs on Security

The bot allowed the attackers to use the phished username, password and one-time code to log in as that employee at the real employer website. The feds then obtained records from Virgin Media, which showed the address was leased for several months to Tyler Buchanan , a 22-year-old from Dundee, Scotland.

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Here's Why [Insert Thing Here] Is Not a Password Killer

Troy Hunt

Often it's related to data breaches or sloppy behaviour on behalf of some online service playing fast and loose with HTTPS or passwords or some other easily observable security posture. It's totally going to kill passwords! I know, massive shock right?

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The Hidden Cost of Ransomware: Wholesale Password Theft

Krebs on Security

Organizations in the throes of cleaning up after a ransomware outbreak typically will change passwords for all user accounts that have access to any email systems, servers and desktop workstations within their network. who picked up his cell phone and said shut it off from the Internet.” ” WHOLESALE PASSWORD THEFT.

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FBI, Dutch Police Disrupt ‘Manipulaters’ Phishing Gang

Krebs on Security

Department of Justice refers to the cybercrime group as Saim Raza , after a pseudonym The Manipulaters communally used to promote their spam, malware and phishing services on social media. “These tools were also used to acquire victim user credentials and utilize those credentials to further these fraudulent schemes.

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Booking.com Phishers May Leave You With Reservations

Krebs on Security

According to the market share website statista.com , booking.com is by far the Internet’s busiest travel service, with nearly 550 million visits in September. Booking.com said it now requires 2FA , which forces partners to provide a one-time passcode from a mobile authentication app (Pulse) in addition to a username and password.

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The 3 biggest cybersecurity threats to small businesses

Malwarebytes

These messages frequently warn recipients about a problem with their accounts, like a password that needs to be updated, a policy change that requires a login, or a delayed package that has to be approved. In reality, those usernames and passwords are delivered directly to cybercriminals on the other side of the website.

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Strengthen your digital defenses on World Password Day

Webroot

In todays digital world, passwords have become a necessary part of life. May 1, 2025, is World Password Day , a reminder that passwords are the unsung heroes of cybersecurity, the first line of defense for all your sensitive personal data. World Password Day is more relevant than ever in todays evolving threat landscape.