Malwarebytes

JUNE 8, 2022

You run the risk of being targeted for spear phishing, or having your personal information used for fraudulent applications. Password reuse is one big reason for credential stuffing (using stolen data across additional sites) being so popular. Criminals will make use of it however they can to make money.

DDOS 102

DDOS Cryptocurrency Data breaches Scams 102

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.

Cryptocurrency 351

Cryptocurrency Passwords Encryption Accountability 351

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

After all, it’s not uncommon for bargain basement phantom Web sites to materialize during the holiday season, and then vanish forever not long afterward. If you’re buying from an online store that is brand new, the risk that you will get scammed increases significantly.

Scams 271

Scams Wireless Phishing Banking 271

Krebs on Security

JULY 18, 2022

Highlighting the risk that 911 nodes could pose to internal corporate networks, they observed that “the infection of a node enables the 911.re Nor does it require customers to create passwords: Each subscription can be activated just by entering a Mullvad account number (woe to those who lose their account number). ”

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VPN Computers and Electronics Antivirus Software 304

Krebs on Security

JANUARY 22, 2019

In July 2018, email users around the world began complaining of receiving spam which began with a password the recipient used at some point in the past and threatened to release embarrassing videos of the recipient unless a bitcoin ransom was paid. ” WHAT CAN BE DONE?

DNS 234

DNS Internet Internet Computers and Electronics 234

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In reality, the fraudster initiates a transaction — such as the “forgot password” feature on the financial institution’s site — which is what generates the authentication passcode delivered to the member. The fraudster then uses Zelle to transfer the victim’s funds to others.

Scams 357

Scams Banking Passwords Authentication 357

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

But the incident raises fresh questions about the proper role of digital banking platforms in fighting password abuse. NCR wouldn’t say, but it seems clear the hacked accounts are tied to customers re-using their online banking passwords at other sites that got hacked. Part of a communication NCR sent Oct.

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Banking Accountability Passwords Authentication 118

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Countless websites and online services use SMS text messages for both password resets and multi-factor authentication. “Just because a targeted account takeover is low volume doesn’t mean it’s low risk. These guys have crews that go and identify people who are high net worth individuals and who have a lot to lose.”

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Mobile Phishing Authentication Advertising 316