Tag: password
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How strong password policies secure OT systems against cyber threats
OT environments rely on aging systems, shared accounts, and remote access, making weak or reused passwords a major attack vector. Specops Software explains how stronger password policies and continuous checks for compromised credentials help secure critical OT infrastructure. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-strong-password-policies-secure-ot-systems-against-cyber-threats/
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So verbessert ein Passwort-Audit Ihre Cybersecurity
Werbung Seit Jahrzehnten stehen Unternehmen vor der Herausforderung, das richtige Gleichgewicht zwischen starker Cybersecurity und geringem Benutzeraufwand zu finden. Sicherheitstools sind nur dann effektiv, wenn Mitarbeitende sie einfach in ihren Arbeitsalltag integrieren können, und nirgendwo wird dieses Spannungsfeld deutlicher … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/12/04/so-verbessert-ein-passwort-audit-ihre-cybersecurity/
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Devolutions Server Hit by SQL Injection Flaw Allowing Data Theft
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Devolutions Server, a popular centralized password and privileged access management solution. The flaw, rated critical severity by experts, could allow attackers to steal sensitive data or modify internal records. Devolutions, the company behind the software, released a security advisory (DEVO-2025-0018) on November 27, 2025, detailing three separate…
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Devolutions Server Hit by SQL Injection Flaw Allowing Data Theft
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Devolutions Server, a popular centralized password and privileged access management solution. The flaw, rated critical severity by experts, could allow attackers to steal sensitive data or modify internal records. Devolutions, the company behind the software, released a security advisory (DEVO-2025-0018) on November 27, 2025, detailing three separate…
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Microsoft bestätigt Bug: Windows-11-Update lässt Passwortin verschwinden
Windows 11 bereitet Anwendern schon seit Monaten Probleme bei der Anmeldung mittels Passwort. Microsoft liefert bisher nur einen Workaround. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/microsoft-bestaetigt-bug-windows-11-update-laesst-passwort-log-in-verschwinden-2512-202758.html
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Enterprise password audits made practical for busy security teams
Security teams carry a heavy load, and password risk is one of the most overlooked parts of that workload. Every year new systems, cloud tools, and shared services add more … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/01/enterprise-password-audits/
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Enterprise password audits made practical for busy security teams
Security teams carry a heavy load, and password risk is one of the most overlooked parts of that workload. Every year new systems, cloud tools, and shared services add more … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/12/01/enterprise-password-audits/
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Windows updates make password login option invisible
Microsoft warned users that Windows 11 updates released since August may cause the password sign-in option to disappear from the lock screen options, even though the button remains functional. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-windows-updates-hide-password-icon-on-lock-screen/
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Thousands of sensitive secrets published on JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify
Users of JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify leaked thousands of sensitive secrets, including credentials and private keys, WatchTowr warns. WatchTowr’s latest research reveals massive leaks of passwords, secrets, and keys across developer formatting platforms like JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify. Despite past incidents, exposed credentials remain rampant, sometimes even for critical systems. WatchTowr researchers highlight how easily sensitive data…
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Social data puts user passwords at risk in unexpected ways
Many CISOs already assume that social media creates new openings for password guessing, but new research helps show what that risk looks like in practice. The findings reveal … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/28/research-social-media-password-risk/
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Why password management defines PCI DSS success
Most CISOs spend their days dealing with noisy dashboards and vendor pitches that all promise a shortcut to compliance.”¯It can be overwhelming to sort out what matters. When … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/11/28/pci-dss-password-management/
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OpenAI admits data breach after analytics partner hit by phishing attack
Tags: access, ai, api, attack, authentication, backdoor, breach, chatgpt, credentials, data, data-breach, email, governance, government, mfa, openai, password, phishing, riskName provided to OpenAI on the API account Email address associated with the API accountApproximate location based on API user browser (city, state, country)Operating system and browser used to access the API accountReferring websitesOrganization or User IDs associated with the API account”We proactively communicated with all impacted customers. If you have not heard from us directly,…
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Passwork 7: Self-hosted password and secrets manager for enterprise teams
Passwork 7 unifies enterprise password and secrets management in a self-hosted platform. Organizations can automate credential workflows and test the full system with a free trial and up to 50% Black Friday savings. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/passwork-7-self-hosted-password-and-secrets-manager-for-enterprise-teams/
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Developers Are Exposing Passwords and API Keys Through Online Code Tools
Security researchers at watchTowr Labs uncovered a massive leak of sensitive credentials after scanning popular online JSON formatting tools. Developers and administrators have been pasting passwords, API keys, database credentials, and personally identifiable information (PII) into sites like jsonformatter.org and codebeautify.org, where >>save>Recent Links
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Understanding the Security of Passkeys
Explore the security of passkeys: how they work, their advantages over passwords, potential risks, and best practices for secure implementation in software development. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/understanding-the-security-of-passkeys/
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Understanding the Security of Passkeys
Explore the security of passkeys: how they work, their advantages over passwords, potential risks, and best practices for secure implementation in software development. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/understanding-the-security-of-passkeys/
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Is investing in advanced NHIs justified?
Why Are Non-Human Identities Essential for Modern Cybersecurity Strategies? Have organizations truly secured their cloud environments from lurking cyber threats? With the increasing reliance on technology, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) becomes a pivotal aspect of cybersecurity strategies. These machine identities, entwined with secrets like encrypted passwords or tokens, play a crucial role in……
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Is investing in advanced NHIs justified?
Why Are Non-Human Identities Essential for Modern Cybersecurity Strategies? Have organizations truly secured their cloud environments from lurking cyber threats? With the increasing reliance on technology, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) becomes a pivotal aspect of cybersecurity strategies. These machine identities, entwined with secrets like encrypted passwords or tokens, play a crucial role in……
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183 Million Credentials Misreported as a Gmail Breach
The 183M credentials came from infostealer logs. Learn why continuous password monitoring is essential for modern defense. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/11/183-million-credentials-misreported-as-a-gmail-breach/
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Years of JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify Leaks Expose Thousands of Passwords and API Keys
New research has found that organizations in various sensitive sectors, including governments, telecoms, and critical infrastructure, are pasting passwords and credentials into online tools like JSONformatter and CodeBeautify that are used to format and validate code.Cybersecurity company watchTowr Labs said it captured a dataset of over 80,000 files on these sites, uncovering thousands of First…
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Apache Syncope Flaw Lets Attackers Access Internal Database Content
A security vulnerability has been identified in Apache Syncope that could allow attackers to decrypt stored passwords if they gain access to the internal database. The flaw stems from the use of a hardcoded default AES encryption key, which undermines the password protection mechanism designed to keep sensitive user credentials secure. The vulnerability affects multiple…
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Apache Syncope Passwords at Risk from Newly Disclosed CVE-2025-65998
A critical security flaw has been uncovered in Apache Syncope, the widely used open-source identity management system, potentially putting organizations at risk of exposing sensitive password information. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/apache-syncope-cve-2025-65998-flaw/
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Apache Syncope Passwords at Risk from Newly Disclosed CVE-2025-65998
A critical security flaw has been uncovered in Apache Syncope, the widely used open-source identity management system, potentially putting organizations at risk of exposing sensitive password information. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/apache-syncope-cve-2025-65998-flaw/
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Apache Syncope Passwords at Risk from Newly Disclosed CVE-2025-65998
A critical security flaw has been uncovered in Apache Syncope, the widely used open-source identity management system, potentially putting organizations at risk of exposing sensitive password information. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/apache-syncope-cve-2025-65998-flaw/
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KI kann 85% der Passwörter in weniger als 10 Sekunden knacken
Eine neue Studie von Messente kommt zum Schluss, dass sich 85,6 % aller gängigen Passwörter in weniger als zehn 10 Sekunden per KI knacken lassen. Aber es gibt einige Strategien dagegen, mit denen man seine Kennwörter auch in Zeiten von … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/11/24/ki-kann-85-der-passwoerter-in-weniger-als-10-sekunden-knacken/