Krebs on Security

APRIL 18, 2023

For the past seven years, a malware-based proxy service known as “ Faceless ” has sold anonymity to countless cybercriminals. The proxy lookup page inside the malware-based anonymity service Faceless. as a media sharing device on a local network that was somehow exposed to the Internet. Image: spur.us.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 29, 2024

RedLine and META targeted millions of victims worldwide, according to Eurojust it was one of the largest malware platforms globally. The two infostealers allowed operators to harvest usernames, passwords, contact info, and crypto-wallets from victims, the threat actors sold this data to criminals for financial theft and hacking.

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Zero Day

JUNE 22, 2025

Close Home Tech Security 16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself Wondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? If we have made an error or published misleading information, we will correct or clarify the article. Sounds scary, right?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2025

If interested, the victim will receive a download link and a password for the archive containing the promised installer. The Nova Stealer and the Ageo Stealer are a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) stealer where criminals rent out the malware and the infrastructure to other criminals. At which point they will easily set up a new one.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 26, 2025

Our free Digital Footprint scan searches the dark web, social media, and other online sources, to tell you where your data has been exposed. Use a different password for every online account. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Close Home Tech Security Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? In the headline for a  recent story published by Cybernews , the cybersecurity media outlet said that 16 billion passwords were exposed in a record-breaking data breach, opening access to Facebook, Google, Apple, and any other service imaginable.

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Security Affairs

MAY 1, 2025

Hive0117 targets Russian firms in multiple sectors with phishing attacks using a modified version of the DarkWatchman malware. A cybercrime group named Hive0117 is behind a fresh phishing campaign that targeted Russian organizations with a new version of the DarkWatchman malware, according to Russian cybersecurity firm F6.

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

Here's why A new Trojan malware is targeting sensitive information, including crypto wallet seed phrases. Also: How Avast's free AI-powered Scam Guardian protects you from online con artists According to Kaspersky, the malware targets iOS and Android devices. Here's how the malware works.  What is SparkKitty?

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Attackers also used it for code debugging assistance. “The tasks the CyberAv3ngers asked our models in some cases focused on asking for default username and password combinations for various PLCs. This included working on malware that was still in development, and looking for information on potential targets.”

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

In 2024, Malwarebytes detected more than 22,800 phishing apps on Android, according to the recent 2025 State of Malware report. They dont crack into password managers or spy on passwords entered for separate apps. The requests are bogus and simply a method for harvesting passwords.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 27, 2025

While the sheer volume of exposed dataincluding emails, passwords, and authorization URLsis alarming, the real concern is not just about the exposure itself, but in how cybercriminals collect and weaponize these credentials. Infostealers have evolved beyond simple password grabbers. Use unique, complex passwords for every service.

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Webroot

APRIL 30, 2025

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.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 2, 2025

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape.

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Jane Frankland

MAY 16, 2025

Shopping Scams Fake online shops, social media ads, or marketplace listings. in parking lots) redirect to malware ridden websites. MFA Bypass Methods: SIM swaps, malware, or phishing sites that trick you into revealing or approving access. Avoid reusing passwords across different services. But it happens all the time.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. These findings come from the 2025 State of Malware report. By 2018, TrickBot was the largest threat to businesses.

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Zero Day

JUNE 19, 2025

PT NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts. PT NurPhoto / Contributor/Getty For all of us who hate passwords, passkeys represent a simpler and safer way of authenticating online accounts.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

Common attacks to consumer protection Identity theft and fraud Some common types of identity theft and fraud include account takeover fraud , when criminals use stolen personal information such as account numbers, usernames, or passwords to hijack bank accounts, credit cards, and even email and social media accounts.

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Zero Day

JUNE 18, 2025

Also: How new Facebook policies incentivize spreading misinformation For the first time this year (the RISJ has released a media report every year since 2012), the No. 1 spot, or the largest proportion of respondents who used a particular source in the past week, went to social media, with 54%.

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Graham Cluley

JUNE 12, 2025

Skip to content Graham Cluley Cybersecurity and AI keynote speaker BOOK ME Speaking · Writing · Podcasts · Video · Contact · About · Games 🔍 ⁠This weeks sponsor: Proton Pass - Easily create unique, secure passwords. How are the bad guys spreading the malware? Integrated 2FA.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Also: Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more Individually, any one of those pieces of data can be exploited by the wrong people. The hackers say that the dates of birth and social security numbers were originally encrypted but have since been decrypted and are now visible in plain text.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Web hosting giant GoDaddy made headlines this month when it disclosed that a multi-year breach allowed intruders to steal company source code, siphon customer and employee login credentials, and foist malware on customer websites. What else do we know about the cause of these incidents?

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 15, 2021

Department of Justice (DOJ) last week announced the arrest of a 55-year-old Latvian woman who’s alleged to have worked as a programmer for Trickbot , a malware-as-a-service platform responsible for infecting millions of computers and seeding many of those systems with ransomware. 6 in Miami, Fla.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 19, 2025

Attackers now have access to extensive identity data from multiple sourcesincluding data breaches, infostealer malware infections, phishing campaigns, and combolistsposing a challenge for organizations whose security measures have not yet adapted to address the full scope of interconnected identity exposures holistically.

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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. 15, 2022, LastPass said an investigation into the August breach determined the attacker did not access any customer data or password vaults.

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Zero Day

JULY 3, 2025

First noticed by Rapid7 in May and publicly disclosed on June 25 , this unpatchable vulnerability lets an attacker who knows -- or can find out -- your printer's serial number generate its default administrator password. But the "good" news is you can still protect yourself by changing that default password today.

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SecureList

MARCH 19, 2025

What’s intriguing about this malware is how much it collects. The malicious actor behind Arcane went on to release a similarly named loader, which supposedly downloads cheats and cracks, but in reality delivers malware to the victim’s device. Send your videos to the #MEDIA chat 2. Personal server role 3.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Professional networking and social media platforms continue to prove a rich landscape for phone numbers, locations, hobbies, dates of birth, family members, and friendships. Fluent in American English, a gang member convinced a help desk worker to provide a one-time password to log into the systems.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 9, 2024

Only three of April’s vulnerabilities earned Microsoft’s most-dire “critical” rating, meaning they can be abused by malware or malcontents to take remote control over unpatched systems with no help from users. Tempering the sheer volume of this month’s patches is the middling severity of many of the bugs.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 20, 2023

Researchers at ESET say this job offer from a phony HSBC recruiter on LinkedIn was North Korean malware masquerading as a PDF file. Mandiant found the compromised 3CX software would download malware that sought out new instructions by consulting encrypted icon files hosted on GitHub. Image: Mandiant.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

Those codes are supposed to serve as two-factor authentication to confirm our identity and prevent scammers from accessing our accounts through a password alone. Also: Got a new password manager? PT kontekbrothers/Getty We've probably all received confirmation codes sent via text message when trying to sign into an account.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The Saim Raza group run multiple marketplaces that advertised and facilitated the sale of hacking and fraud tools, including malware, phishing kits and email extractors. Employees inadvertently exposed their ties through social media. The HeartSender group has sold phishing tools to criminals since 2020, causing over $3 million in U.S.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

It combines multiple security capabilities into one easy-to-use package that includes: Antivirus protection Detects and neutralizes viruses, malware , spyware , and ransomware. Password Manager Ensures your passwords are strong and secure, while also making them easy to access and manage. The answer is a resounding yes.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

SpyCloud research reveals that the average individual has as many as 52 unique usernames/emails and 221 passwords exposed on the darknet across their online personal and professional identities. A shift to an identity-centric perspective is needed, particularly as the scope of identity exposures continues to grow.

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Krebs on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

On December 7, 2021, Google announced it was suing two Russian men allegedly responsible for operating the Glupteba botnet, a global malware menace that has infected millions of computers over the past decade. PPI programs) to generate new installations of their malware.”

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Kaspersky solutions worldwide detected this type of malware on 297,485 unique user devices. Attacks on macOS Password stealers were the third quarter’s most noteworthy findings associated with attacks on macOS users. This malware also possessed the capability to install a backdoor on compromised systems. 2 Tajikistan 1.63

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

One of the cases with probable Chinese origins, for example, found ChatGPT accounts generating social media posts in English, Chinese, and Urdu. What the report found In each of the 10 cases outlined in the new report, OpenAI outlined how it detected and addressed the problem.

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