Tag: password
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The 6 Best Enterprise Password Managers You’ll Actually Trust
Reduce your organization’;s cyber attack potential by securing all credentials. See our top picks for the best enterprise password managers. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/best-password-managers/
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Attackers steal data from Salesforce instances via compromised AI live chat tool
What Salesloft Drift users should do next: The GTIG report and the Salesloft advisories include indicators of compromise such as IP addresses used by the attackers and User-Agent strings for the tools they used to access the data. Mandiant advises companies to also search logs for any activity from known Tor exit nodes in addition…
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Behind the Coinbase breach: Bribery emerges as enterprise threat
Coinbase’s widely praised incident response: Coinbase’s transparency, firm stance against the ransom, quick remediation, and willingness to compensate its customers earned wide praise from cybersecurity professionals.According to Coinbase’s Martin, the hackers resorted to paying help desk workers in India precisely because the company had built such a robust security program. Bribery, according to Martin, was…
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âš¡ Weekly Recap: Password Manager Flaws, Apple 0-Day, Hidden AI Prompts, In-the-Wild Exploits & More
Cybersecurity today moves at the pace of global politics. A single breach can ripple across supply chains, turn a software flaw into leverage, or shift who holds the upper hand. For leaders, this means defense isn’t just a matter of firewalls and patches”, it’s about strategy. The strongest organizations aren’t the ones with the most…
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Autofill für Passwörter: So einfach können Hacker deine Daten abgreifen
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/autofill-passwoerter-risiko-hacker-1703316/
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Malicious Go Module Poses as SSH Brute-Force Tool, Steals Credentials via Telegram Bot
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a malicious Go module that presents itself as a brute-force tool for SSH but actually contains functionality to discreetly exfiltrate credentials to its creator.”On the first successful login, the package sends the target IP address, username, and password to a hard-coded Telegram bot controlled by the threat actor,” Socket researcher Kirill…
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Ups, Password Manager-Schwachstelle in 11 Produkten ermöglichen Datenklau
Viele Nutzer verwalten ihre Kennwörter in Passwort-Managern. Sicherheitsforscher haben sich 11 beliebte Erweiterungen (1Password, LastPass, iCloud und weitere) genauer angesehen. Dabei wurden diese als anfällig identifiziert wodurch Anmeldedaten, 2FA-Codes und Kreditkartendaten gefährdet sind. Die Meldung wurde bereits vorige Woche … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/08/24/ups-password-manager-schwachstelle-in-11-produkten-ermoeglichen-datenklau/
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Disgruntled developer gets four-year sentence for revenge attack on employer’s network
Lone wolves: It’s the attack every enterprise fears even more than hackers or a data breach: an insider with skills and knowledge who decides to go rogue.While such attacks remain exceptions, the ones that come to public attention in court cases always make for stressful reading. The challenge is that developers and admins must have…
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Praktisch, aber mit Haken: Darum kann die Autofill-Funktion für Passwörter zum Risiko werden
First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/autofill-funktion-passwoerter-risiko-1703316/
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Rogue Go Module Doubles as Fast SSH Brute-Forcer, Sends Stolen Passwords via Telegram
Socket’s Threat Research Team has uncovered a deceptive Go module named golang-random-ip-ssh-bruteforce, which masquerades as an efficient SSH brute-forcing tool but secretly exfiltrates stolen credentials to its creator. Published on June 24, 2022, this package remains active on the Go Module ecosystem and GitHub, despite efforts to petition for its removal and the suspension of…
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Weak Passwords and Compromised Accounts: Key Findings from the Blue Report 2025
As security professionals, it’s easy to get caught up in a race to counter the latest advanced adversary techniques. Yet the most impactful attacks often aren’t from cutting-edge exploits, but from cracked credentials and compromised accounts. Despite widespread awareness of this threat vector, Picus Security’s Blue Report 2025 shows that organizations continue to struggle with…
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Enterprise passwords becoming even easier to steal and abuse
Tags: access, attack, authentication, breach, ceo, ciso, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, detection, encryption, exploit, extortion, group, identity, leak, mfa, monitoring, passkey, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, strategy, threat, tool, zero-trustGrowing threat from stolen credentials: Attackers actively target user credentials because they offer the most direct route or foothold into a targeted organization’s network. Once inside, attackers can move laterally across systems, searching for other user accounts to compromise, or they attempt to escalate their privileges and gain administrative control.This hunt for credentials extends beyond…
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DOM-Based Extension Clickjacking Exposes Millions of Password Manager Users to Credential Theft
A newly discovered technique, dubbed DOM-based extension clickjacking, has raised serious concerns about the security of browser-based password managers. Despite their role in protecting sensitive information, such as login credentials, credit card data, and TOTP codes (Time-based One-Time Passwords), this attack demonstrates how a single deceptive click can result in total data compromise. First seen…
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DOM-Based Extension Clickjacking Exposes Popular Password Managers to Credential and Data Theft
Popular password manager plugins for web browsers have been found susceptible to clickjacking security vulnerabilities that could be exploited to steal account credentials, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and credit card details under certain conditions.The technique has been dubbed Document Object Model (DOM)-based extension clickjacking by independent security researcher Marek Tóth, First seen on thehackernews.com Jump…
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Major password managers can leak logins in clickjacking attacks
Six major password managers with tens of millions of users are currently vulnerable to unpatched clickjacking flaws that could allow attackers to steal account credentials, 2FA codes, and credit card details. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/major-password-managers-can-leak-logins-in-clickjacking-attacks/
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Password crisis in healthcare: Meeting and exceeding HIPAA requirements
In 2025, healthcare organizations are facing a new wave of password security risks. Recent data from the HIMSS Cybersecurity Survey reveals that 74% experienced at least one … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/08/20/healthcare-password-crisis/
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Forscher entdeckt offenen Zugang zu Intel-Mitarbeiterdaten
Einem Sicherheitsforscher ist es gelungen, auf sensible Daten von Intel zu zugreifen.Der Sicherheitsforscher Eaton Zveare meldete kürzlich, dass mindestens vier interne Websysteme des Chip-Herstellers Intel nicht ausreichend abgesichert waren. Dem Experten zufolge ermöglichten mehrere Schwachstellen, das weltweite Mitarbeiterverzeichnis zu kopieren. In manchen Fällen konnten sogar Zugriffe über Admin-Rechte erlangt werden.Das erste von Zveare entdeckte Sicherheitsproblem…
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PyPI now blocks domain resurrection attacks used for hijacking accounts
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has introduced new protections against domain resurrection attacks that enable hijacking accounts through password resets. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-now-blocks-domain-resurrection-attacks-used-for-hijacking-accounts/
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North Korean Kimsuky Hackers Use GitHub to Target Foreign Embassies with XenoRAT Malware
Tags: cyber, data-breach, email, espionage, github, group, hacker, malware, north-korea, password, phishing, spear-phishingThe Trellix Advanced Research Center exposed a DPRK-linked espionage operation attributed to the Kimsuky group (APT43), targeting diplomatic missions in South Korea. Between March and July, at least 19 spear-phishing emails impersonated trusted diplomatic contacts, delivering malware via password-protected ZIP archives hosted on Dropbox and Daum. These emails lured embassy staff with credible invitations to…
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PyPI Blocks Expired Domain Access to Prevent Resurrection Attacks
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has implemented new security measures to protect against domain resurrection attacks, a sophisticated supply-chain threat where attackers purchase expired domains to hijack user accounts through password reset mechanisms. Since early June 2025, the platform has proactively unverified over 1,800 email addresses associated with domains entering expiration phases. Domain resurrection attacks…
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In mehreren Webportalen: Reihenweise fest kodierte Zugangsdaten bei Intel entdeckt
Tags: passwordEin Forscher hat in Webportalen von Intel gravierende Sicherheitslücken gefunden. Teilweise standen Passwörter clientseitig im Code. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/in-mehreren-webportalen-reihenweise-fest-kodierte-zugangsdaten-bei-intel-entdeckt-2508-199304.html
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Driving Innovation with Secure Cloud-Native Identities
The Importance of Secure Cloud-Native Identities Why is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their associated secrets paramount to driving innovation while ensuring security? The answer lies in the need for high-level control and applying a strategic approach to cybersecurity protection. NHIs, essentially machine identities associated with encrypted passwords and tokens, play a pivotal……
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Strengthening Identity Security
Osterman’s 2025 research shows how to close identity security gaps from compromised passwords with faster detection and remediation. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/08/strengthening-identity-security/
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Im Klartext: Millionen angeblicher Paypal-Zugangsdaten stehen zum Verkauf
Der Anbieter behauptet, im Besitz von 15,8 Millionen Paypal-Zugangsdaten zu sein. Sogar die Passwörter sollen im Klartext vorliegen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/im-klartext-millionen-angeblicher-paypal-zugangsdaten-stehen-zum-verkauf-2508-199275.html
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Threat Actor Claims to Sell 15.8 Million Plain-Text PayPal Credentials
A seller named Chucky_BF is offering 15.8M PayPal logins with emails, passwords, and URLs. The data may come… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/threat-actor-selling-plain-text-paypal-credentials/
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275M patient records breached”, How to meet HIPAA password manager requirements
Healthcare led all industries in 2024 breaches”, over 275M patient records exposed, mostly via weak or stolen passwords. See how the self-hosted password manager by Passwork helps providers meet HIPAA requirements, protect ePHI, and keep care running. Try it free for 1 month. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/275m-patient-records-breached-how-to-meet-hipaa-password-manager-requirements/
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New ‘Curly COMrades’ APT Using NGEN COM Hijacking in Georgia, Moldova Attacks
A previously undocumented threat actor dubbed Curly COMrades has been observed targeting entities in Georgia and Moldova as part of a cyber espionage campaign designed to facilitate long-term access to target networks.”They repeatedly tried to extract the NTDS database from domain controllers — the primary repository for user password hashes and authentication data in a…
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5 key takeaways from Black Hat USA 2025
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, botnet, business, cisco, cloud, container, control, credentials, data, endpoint, exploit, firmware, flaw, framework, Hardware, iam, login, malicious, malware, network, password, programming, rce, remote-code-execution, service, software, technology, tool, update, usa, vulnerability, windowsVaults can be cracked open: Critical vulnerabilities in popular enterprise credential vaults were unveiled by security researchers from Cyata during Black Hat.The flaws in various components of HashiCorp Vault and CyberArk Conjur, responsibly disclosed to the vendors and patched before their disclosure, stemmed from subtle logic flaws in authentication, validation, and policy enforcement mechanisms, as…