Tag: password
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Notorious BreachForums hacking site hit by ‘doomsday’ leak of 324,000 criminal users
Tags: access, breach, crime, cyber, cybercrime, dark-web, data, data-breach, email, extortion, group, hacking, intelligence, law, leak, password, penetration-testing, ransomware, risk, service, threatHave I Been Pwned, the data breach happened last August, two months before the police takedown of the BreachForums data extortion site after threats by Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters to use it to release one billion records stolen from Salesforce customers.This tallies with the August 11 date on the database leaked last week; that was the…
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Meta fixes Instagram password reset flaw, denies data breach
Meta fixed an Instagram password reset flaw that let third parties send reset emails, while denying a data breach despite leak claims. Meta confirmed fixing an Instagram password reset vulnerability that allowed third parties to trigger reset emails, while denying any breach despite claims of leaked user data. >>We fixed an issue that let an…
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Instagram Confirms Password-Reset Spam Flood, Denies Breach
Security Experts See Coincidental Timing After Leak of Scraped Instagram User Data. Instagram said a massive wave of password reset emails sent to its users traced to malicious abuse of a legitimate feature, but didn’t result from any breach of its systems. Separately, security experts said a threat actor leaked 6.2 million users’ email addresses,…
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Instagram Confirms No System Breach After External Password Reset Problem
Instagram has dismissed security breach concerns, clarifying that recent unexpected password reset emails were caused by an external party exploiting a now-patched vulnerability rather than a complete system compromise. The social media giant confirmed that a flaw in its systems allowed unknown threat actors to request password reset emails on behalf of users without actually…
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Instagram Denies Breach After Password Reset Emails Alarm Users
Instagram says no breach occurred after attackers abused its password reset system, underscoring how trusted features can still enable phishing risk. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/instagram-denies-breach-after-password-reset-emails-alarm-users/
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GoBruteforcer Botnet Targets Crypto Project Databases by Exploiting Weak Credentials
A new wave of GoBruteforcer attacks has targeted databases of cryptocurrency and blockchain projects to co-opt them into a botnet that’s capable of brute-forcing user passwords for services such as FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and phpMyAdmin on Linux servers.”The current wave of campaigns is driven by two factors: the mass reuse of AI-generated server deployment examples…
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Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panic
Meta stated that there had been no breach of its systems and that Instagram accounts remained secure. The post Meta Calls for Calm Amidst Instagram Password Reset Panic appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-instagram-password-reset-panic/
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Instagram says there’s been ‘no breach’ despite password reset requests
Instagram says that although some users received suspicious-looking password reset requests, it has not been breached. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/01/11/instagram-says-theres-been-no-breach-despite-password-reset-requests/
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Instagram denies breach amid claims of 17 million account data leak
Instagram says it fixed a bug that allowed threat actors to mass-request password reset emails, amid claims that data from more than 17 million Instagram accounts was scraped and leaked online. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/instagram-denies-breach-amid-claims-of-17-million-account-data-leak/
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Massive Instagram Data Scare Ties 17.5M Accounts to Leak, But Meta Denies Breach
A major cybersecurity scare has put Instagram, one of the world’s largest social networks, under intense scrutiny after millions of users globally reported unexpected password reset emails, fueling fears of a large-scale data breach. While evidence of leaked account data has surfaced, Instagram’s parent company Meta insists that its systems were not compromised and that……
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Altes Datenleck: Passwort-Reset-Attacken gegen Instagram-Nutzer
Instagram-Nutzer berichten von Passwort-Reset-Anfragen, die nicht von ihnen stammen. Ein Zusammenhang mit einem Datenleck ist wahrscheinlich. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/altes-datenleck-passwort-reset-attacken-gegen-instagram-nutzer-2601-204047.html
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A massive breach exposed data of 17.5M Instagram users
A massive breach exposed data of 17.5M Instagram users, triggering mass password reset emails and fears that stolen data is already circulating online. A major data breach has exposed the personal data of about 17.5 million Instagram users, Malwarebytes Labs researchers warn. Exposed data includes usernames, physical addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses,. Since January…
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Credential Stuffing: So gefährlich ist die Mehrfachnutzung von Passwörtern (immer noch)
Passwörter wiederzuverwenden ist ein wenig, wie über eine rote Ampel zu gehen: In 90 Prozent der Fälle passiert nichts, aber wenn es schiefgeht, dann richtig. Wir zeigen die neuesten Coups aus der Cybercrime-Szene und warum individuelle Passwörter Pflicht und keine Kür sind. First seen on welivesecurity.com Jump to article: www.welivesecurity.com/de/tipps-ratgeber/credential-stuffing-so-gefahrlich-ist-die-mehrfachnutzung-von-passwortern-immer-noch/
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Microsoft Mandates MFA for Microsoft 365 Admin Center Access
Microsoft is tightening security for its cloud customers by makingmulti-factor authenticationmandatory for anyone accessing the Microsoft 365 admin center, effectively ending password-only logins forhigh-privilegeadmin portals. The enforcement will fully kick in on February 9, 2026, following a phased rollout that began in early 2025. Deadline and enforcement scope Under the new policy, admin users who…
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Enterprises still aren’t getting IAM right
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, automation, cloud, control, credentials, cybersecurity, data, email, governance, iam, identity, incident response, infrastructure, least-privilege, password, risk, saas, service, toolJust 1% have fully implemented a modern just-in-time (JIT) privileged access model;91% say at least half of their privileged access is always-on (standard privilege), providing unrestricted, persistent access to sensitive systems;45% apply the same privileged access controls to human and AI identities;33% lack clear AI access policies.The research also revealed a growing issue with “shadow…
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Why is being proactive with NHIs critical?
What Are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Why Should They Matter to Your Business? The question arises: What exactly are Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and why do they matter? NHIs refer to the machine identities that play a crucial role in cybersecurity. They are created by combining an encrypted password, token, or cryptographic key, known as a……
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Phishing-Angreifer setzen vermehrt auf E-Mail-Routing-Lücken
Tags: 2fa, authentication, business, cyberattack, dmarc, dns, email, framework, infrastructure, intelligence, mail, mfa, microsoft, password, phishing, risk, service, spam, threatAngreifer missbrauchen falsch konfigurierte Richtlinien, um Phishing-E-Mails wie interne E-Mails aussehen zu lassen, Filter zu umgehen und Anmeldedaten zu stehlen.Das Threat Intelligence Team von Microsoft hat kürzlich festgestellt, dass Angreifer zunehmend komplexe E-Mail-Weiterleitungen und falsch konfigurierte Domain-Spoofing-Schutzmaßnahmen ausnutzen. Dabei lassen sie ihre Phishing-Nachrichten so aussehen, als würden sie von den angegriffenen Organisationen selbst stammen.In den…
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Passwords are where PCI DSS compliance often breaks down
Most PCI DSS failures do not start with malware or a targeted attack. They start with everyday behavior. Reused passwords. Credentials stored in spreadsheets. Shared logins … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/01/08/passwords-pci-dds-compliance/
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Holes in Veeam Backup suite allow remote code execution, creation of malicious backup config files
Tags: access, backup, credentials, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data, exploit, jobs, malicious, monitoring, password, ransomware, remote-code-execution, risk, risk-management, sans, threat, update, veeam, vulnerabilityCVE-2025-59470 (with a CVSS score of 9) allows a Backup or Tape Operator to perform remote code execution (RCE) as the Postgres user by sending a malicious interval or order parameter;CVE-2025-59469 (with a severity score of 7.2) allows a Backup or Tape Operator to write files as root;CVE-2025-55125 (with a severity score of 7.2) allows a Backup…
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Malicious NPM Packages Deliver NodeCordRAT
IntroductionZscaler ThreatLabz regularly monitors the npm database for suspicious packages. In November 2025, ThreatLabz identified three malicious packages: bitcoin-main-lib, bitcoin-lib-js, and bip40. The bitcoin-main-lib and bitcoin-lib-js packages execute a postinstall.cjs script during installation, which installs bip40, the package that contains the malicious payload. This final payload, named NodeCordRAT by ThreatLabz, is a remote access trojan (RAT) with data-stealing capabilities. It is also possible to download bip40…
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Malicious NPM Packages Deliver NodeCordRAT
IntroductionZscaler ThreatLabz regularly monitors the npm database for suspicious packages. In November 2025, ThreatLabz identified three malicious packages: bitcoin-main-lib, bitcoin-lib-js, and bip40. The bitcoin-main-lib and bitcoin-lib-js packages execute a postinstall.cjs script during installation, which installs bip40, the package that contains the malicious payload. This final payload, named NodeCordRAT by ThreatLabz, is a remote access trojan (RAT) with data-stealing capabilities. It is also possible to download bip40…
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Critical RCE flaw allows full takeover of n8n AI workflow platform
Tags: ai, api, attack, authentication, cloud, credentials, data, email, exploit, flaw, leak, LLM, password, rce, remote-code-execution, threat, vulnerabilityformWebhook function used by n8n Form nodes to receive data doesn’t validate whether the Content-Type field of the POST request submitted by the user is set to multipart/form-data.Imagine a very common use case in which n8n has been used to build a chat interface that allows users to upload files to the system, for example,…
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Lone Hacker Used Infostealers to Access Data at 50 Global Companies
A Hudson Rock report reveals how an Iranian hacker named Zestix breached 50 global companies, including Iberia Airlines and Pickett Associates, by using stolen passwords and a lack of MFA. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/lone-hacker-infostealers-global-companies-data/
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Microsoft warns of a surge in phishing attacks exploiting email routing gaps
Hardening configurations can help: The disclosure emphasizes that proper configuration of mail authentication mechanisms is the most effective defense against this spoofing vector. Organizations are advised to adopt strict DMARC reject policies and enforce SPF hard fails so that unauthenticated mail claiming to be from their domains is rejected or safely quarantined.Additionally, recommendations include ensuring…
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HSBC app takes a dim view of sideloaded Bitwarden installations
Tags: passwordCustomers report being locked out after grabbing the password manager via F-Droid First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/07/hsbc_bitwarden_sideloaded/
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Ledger Confirms Global-e Breach, Warns Users of Phishing Attempts
Ledger confirms data breach via Global-e partner. Customer info exposed, phishing attacks active. No passwords or crypto recovery phrases leaked. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/ledger-global-e-breach-phishing-attempts/
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How generative AI accelerates identity attacks against Active Directory
Generative AI is accelerating password attacks against Active Directory, making credential abuse faster and more effective. Specops Software explains how AI-driven cracking techniques exploit weak and predictable AD passwords. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-generative-ai-accelerates-identity-attacks-against-active-directory/
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Critical ‘MongoBleed’ Bug Under Attack, Patch Now
A memory leak security vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to extract passwords and tokens from MongoDB servers. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/mongobleed-bug-active-attack-patch