Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2020

In January 2019, dozens of media outlets raised the alarm about a new “megabreach” involving the release of some 773 million stolen usernames and passwords that was breathlessly labeled “the largest collection of stolen data in history.”

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Zero Day

JUNE 16, 2025

  The migration to Linux and open-source technology will happen in phases. Now, with the EU's growing distrust of the US and its technology companies, we can expect to see more such moves.  For the latter, it appears Schrödter was referring to the migration from Windows 10 to 11. 

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

As we celebrate Change Your Password Day on February 1st and 2FA Day on February 2nd, theres no better time to rethink and upgrade how we protect our digital lives. 2025 must be the year we adopt modern security practices, such as passkeys, phishing-resistant 2FA, and password managers, to ensure safer, stronger authentication for everyone.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

That’s a crazy long time for an independent media outlet these days, but then again I’m bound to keep doing this as long as they keep letting me. Tank, seen here performing as a DJ in Ukraine in an undated photo from social media. KrebsOnSecurity turns 13 years old today.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

And while I'm here questioning CommBank's logic, what the hell is going on with this : 1Password has an open letter to banks on precisely this because its awful advice steeped in legacy misunderstandings of both technology and human brains. We take security seriously, and use industry-leading technology to protect your accounts.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

  Of course, as with any new technology, implementing MCP involves risks and safety best practices. ChatGPT Enterprise, Edu, and Team users can also publish the connector to their larger workspaces, where it can function as a knowledge source in Deep Research.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts. Creating strong, unique passwords is simple enough, as any person can throw a cat at a keyboard and likely fulfill the password requirements for most online accounts.

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Zero Day

JUNE 14, 2025

One recent report in MIT Technology Review concluded, "These are big-time lawyers making significant, embarrassing mistakes with AI. [S]uch How many relevant cases did that AI assistant miss? And there are plenty of other examples of lawyers citing fictitious cases in official court filings.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Training employees is a crucial part of fighting back against this kind of attack and can complement other technological security solutions. Change passwords regularly. One of the most overlooked ways to protect your business from data breaches is changing passwords on a regular basis.

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Zero Day

JUNE 10, 2025

In both devices, Cisco is incorporating the wireless broadband technology known as "Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul," which is meant as a substitute for fiber-optics. Cisco emphasizes being able to combine URWB, as it's known, with Wi-Fi in the same devices.

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Webroot

MAY 5, 2025

Personalized phishing AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data from social media, public records, and other online sources to create highly personalized phishing messages. Deepfake technology Deepfake technology , powered by AI, can create realistic audio and video content that mimics the appearance and voice of trusted individuals.

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Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

The global-local AI balancing act Dr. David Bray has long advocated for people-centered approaches to technology, including his work with internet co-originator Vint Cerf and the People-Centered Internet coalition.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AI is a technology that enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognizing patterns, and making decisions. In everyday life, AI is behind many of the technologies we use. Let’s dive in. What is AI? What are the benefits for everyday life? What are deepfakes?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

In our digitally connected world, passwords are the gateway to protecting our online lives—from email and social media accounts to banking and private data. Yet, many of us still use alarmingly weak passwords or reuse the same ones across multiple sites, putting our digital identities at severe risk.

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Zero Day

JUNE 10, 2025

The technology requires devices to have the necessary hardware to support it, and it appears that the time has arrived because we're seeing more devices, such as the Asus RT-B386U , supporting the standard. However, getting the most out of the device requires Wi-Fi extenders which can be an expensive endeavor.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

Phishing is now done through text messages (smishing), social media (social engineering), and even voice phone calls (vishing). Hackers have discovered methods to circumvent MFA using social manipulation and advanced technology. If systems arent set up correctly, even the most sophisticated technologies can be susceptible.

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Zero Day

JUNE 16, 2025

But after trying TCL's Nxtpaper technology last year, I haven't looked back.   TCL's Nxtpaper technology isn't the same as E Ink, which uses electrophoretic technology to create a monochromatic image.   Also: Your iPad is getting a major upgrade for free.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The best way to avoid getting got is to self-navigate online, avoiding links sent via any media. Consider using a password manager. Or use a password manager.). Training and sound cybersecurity policies can fill in the gaps where technology often fails. Missing Data. You may have made a mistake.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Within the next few weeks, the government of the sub-continent is preparing to release an indigenous mobile operating system that has the potential to offer a health competition to American technology giants and will be safe to use in the current cyber threat landscape.

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2024

Despite adopting digital technology for remote work, production, and sales, SMBs often lack robust cybersecurity measures. Addressing cybersecurity requires a multifaceted approach, combining technological solutions with fostering a security-aware culture within the organization.

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Zero Day

JUNE 10, 2025

One recent report in MIT Technology Review concluded, "These are big-time lawyers making significant, embarrassing mistakes with AI. [S]uch How many relevant cases did that AI assistant miss? And there are plenty of other examples of lawyers citing fictitious cases in official court filings.

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Zero Day

JUNE 16, 2025

PT shomos uddin/Getty Images Welcome to the age of hybrid work, where businesses will augment the human workforce with AI agents -- the birth of the autonomous enterprise, according to research from technology specialist MuleSoft.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

OCTOBER 7, 2024

One area where best practices have evolved significantly over the past twenty years is password security best practices. Attackers move service by service starting with things like email providers, social media services, banking and finance services, etc. to see where credentials may be reused and relied upon solely to gain access.

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Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

Also:  The 7 best AI features announced at Apple's WWDC that I can't wait to use The news marks Meta's latest effort to stay ahead in the ongoing AI race , which has engulfed much of the tech world since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 revealed the technology's capabilities to a mainstream audience.

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Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

Also: Apple's de-chatbot-ification of AI is nearly complete The launch of ChatGPT in 2022 sparked a race among leading tech firms and a profusion of newer startups to invest in generative AI , which is widely regarded as the most important technology since social media or the smartphone. 

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 25, 2025

With the rapid expansion of technological advancements, there have been many great innovations across various industries that have had a positive impact on the world. However, these advancements also mean the latest technologies may not always be used for legal or ethical activities, making being online a very risky business these days.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

There is no escaping the fact that passwords remain high-risk security propositions for the vast majority of people. Part of the solution to this is to give people the controls to do password-based authentication better, for example by using a password manager and enabling 2FA.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Twenty years ago, in the shadow of 9/11, the newly-formed Department of Homeland Security, the White House, the FTC, and some committed individuals from companies like Microsoft, Cisco, AOL, Amazon, and others realized that consumer education was necessary to teach the public how to use technology safely. We've come a long way.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

technology companies during the summer of 2022. On August 25, 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which attackers stole some source code and proprietary LastPass technical information, and weeks later LastPass said an investigation revealed no customer data or password vaults were accessed.

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Zero Day

JUNE 13, 2025

" It is difficult to imagine how the same underlying technology that powers AI chatbots such as ChatGPT , which often hallucinate when asked simple prompts, would be able to power these ambient AI experiences.  So, when can we expect this type of technology to emerge? "  Want more stories about AI?

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Zero Day

JUNE 8, 2025

Plugable uses its PriorityShare technology to intelligently distribute power across all connected devices, in order from left to right. The maximum load that the hub can handle is 100W, and assuming a 100W of more input charger, each port can output a maximum of 100W.

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Zero Day

JUNE 12, 2025

The service uses Direct to Cell technology, which is essentially cell-phone towers in space. Also:  How you can get a free iPhone 16 Pro for free from T-Mobile - and there's no trade-in required If you're in an area without cell service, your phone will automatically connect to T-Satellite.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, ZDNET's parent company, filed an April 2025 lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Our passwords are the gatekeepers to our digital lives, from online banking and shopping accounts to social media platforms, a significant portion of our online accessibility is determined by the strength (and memorability) of our passwords. If you’re anything like me, remembering passwords is a pain.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Plugable uses its PriorityShare technology to intelligently distribute power across all connected devices, in order from left to right. The maximum load that the hub can handle is 100W, and assuming a 100W of more input charger, each port can output a maximum of 100W.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This was a temporary system glitch related to a planned overnight technology update involving limited account information for fewer than 100 customers, which was quickly resolved.” Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Clearly, there was a failure somewhere, either human error or faulty technology or both. It’s incumbent upon us as consumers of technologies services to adopt a defense-in-depth posture. However, as a repeat offender, I don’t see how they were compliant with the required standards of protecting that volume or sensitivity of data.

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