Tag: password
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Microsoft 365 accounts compromised at 79 organizations, no passwords needed
An attacker who spent ten weeks replaying stolen Microsoft 365 sign-in sessions broke into email accounts at 79 organizations and used hidden inbox rules to keep victims from … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/23/microsoft-365-accounts-stolen-sessions/
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ThreatsDay: AI Secrets Leak, PingCAP Source Theft, Signal Hang-Up Flaw, Laravel Auth Bypass + 21 More
This week has already been rough for cybersecurity. Critical PHP and GitLab RCE flaws, serious Linux security bugs, compromised eMudhra certificates, a Node.js RCE flaw, a hacked LiteLLM release, and hundreds of hijacked Tor relays. That’s a lot to deal with in just a few days. And the week isn’t even over yet.But those big…
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The AI Agent Nobody Owns: Watch Expert Webinar On Your Newest Insider Threat
Right now, there is probably an AI agent running on a laptop somewhere in your network. It stores API keys and database passwords, can access your internal systems, and works without anyone watching.Nobody reviewed its access. Nobody owns it.If an employee had that much reach with that little oversight, you would call it an insider…
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Attackers Hijacked Over 300 Tor Exit Relays to Intercept SSH Connections
Attackers took control of more than 300 Tor exit relays in early October and used them to redirect SSH connections to servers that stole login passwords, a researcher found.Exit relays are the last hop in a Tor circuit, where traffic leaves the network for its destination. Only a password login to an SSH server made…
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Hackers Compromise 333 Tor Exit Nodes to Steal SSH Credentials and Deploy Ebury Malware
Attackers compromised 333 Tor exit nodes in a coordinated campaign to intercept SSH connections, steal passwords, and deploy the Ebury Linux backdoor, according to a research account published on October 20, 2026. The compromised infrastructure accounted for approximately 10% of Tor’s roughly 3,000 exit relays. The researcher reported that attackers accessed the underlying servers in…
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FBI says SafePay ransomware gang ‘among most active’ with more than 600 victims since 2024
The FBI and cyber agencies in the UK and Germany said SafePay is targeting businesses and critical infrastructure by guessing passwords, exploiting vulnerabilities and using phishing attacks. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/fbi-says-safepay-ransomware-gang-among-most-active-600-victims
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CJIS v6.1 Compliance: 5 Practical Priorities for Agencies
CJIS v6.1 requires agencies to maintain strong authentication, account security, and audit controls while demonstrating ongoing compliance. Specops outlines five practical priorities covering MFA, account management, passwords, logging, and audit readiness. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cjis-v61-compliance-5-practical-priorities-for-agencies/
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Hackers Can Take Over WordPress Websites Without a Password Using Two Security Flaws
Hackers can compromise vulnerable WordPress websites without stealing passwords by chaining two security flaws in the platform’s core. Disclosed in July 2026, the chain involves CVE-2026-63030 and CVE-2026-60137. Unlike attacks dependent on vulnerable extensions, WP2Shell affects default WordPress installations without requiring a third-party plugin. Public exploit code and observed exploitation have made unpatched deployments an…
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Researchers Hack Broadcom Wi-Fi Routers Without Passwords and Gain Full Root Access
A flaw in Broadcom’s Wi-Fi software can let someone within wireless range take control of vulnerable routers without knowing the Wi-Fi password. The issue affects the company’s implementation of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), a feature designed to help devices join a wireless network. Researcher Quentin Kaiser showed that the flaw could be used to read…
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Hackers steal customer data from major Russian hosting provider FirstVDS
Hackers have stolen passwords, access credentials and other sensitive data belonging to customers of Russian hosting provider FirstVDS after exploiting a vulnerability in software used to manage its servers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cyberattack-firstvds-cloud
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Hackers steal customer data from major Russian hosting provider FirstVDS
Hackers have stolen passwords, access credentials and other sensitive data belonging to customers of Russian hosting provider FirstVDS after exploiting a vulnerability in software used to manage its servers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cyberattack-firstvds-cloud
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Hackers steal customer data from major Russian hosting provider FirstVDS
Hackers have stolen passwords, access credentials and other sensitive data belonging to customers of Russian hosting provider FirstVDS after exploiting a vulnerability in software used to manage its servers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cyberattack-firstvds-cloud
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Hackers steal customer data from major Russian hosting provider FirstVDS
Hackers have stolen passwords, access credentials and other sensitive data belonging to customers of Russian hosting provider FirstVDS after exploiting a vulnerability in software used to manage its servers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cyberattack-firstvds-cloud
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Hackers steal customer data from major Russian hosting provider FirstVDS
Hackers have stolen passwords, access credentials and other sensitive data belonging to customers of Russian hosting provider FirstVDS after exploiting a vulnerability in software used to manage its servers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cyberattack-firstvds-cloud
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Hackers steal customer data from major Russian hosting provider FirstVDS
Hackers have stolen passwords, access credentials and other sensitive data belonging to customers of Russian hosting provider FirstVDS after exploiting a vulnerability in software used to manage its servers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cyberattack-firstvds-cloud
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Hackers steal customer data from major Russian hosting provider FirstVDS
Hackers have stolen passwords, access credentials and other sensitive data belonging to customers of Russian hosting provider FirstVDS after exploiting a vulnerability in software used to manage its servers. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/russia-cyberattack-firstvds-cloud
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Unpatched Broadcom Wi-Fi Flaw Lets Attackers in Range Run Code as Root on Routers
A flaw in Broadcom’s Wi-Fi setup software lets an attacker within radio range run code as root on Broadcom-based routers, without the network password or any pairing step, security researcher Quentin Kaiser disclosed on October 16.He showed the attack working against home gateways supplied by three Belgian internet providers, in one case reading the Wi-Fi…
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Unpatched Broadcom Wi-Fi Flaw Lets Attackers in Range Run Code as Root on Routers
A flaw in Broadcom’s Wi-Fi setup software lets an attacker within radio range run code as root on Broadcom-based routers, without the network password or any pairing step, security researcher Quentin Kaiser disclosed on October 16.He showed the attack working against home gateways supplied by three Belgian internet providers, in one case reading the Wi-Fi…
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16-Year-Old Broadcom Wi-Fi Bug Lets Attackers Take Over Routers Without a Password
A Broadcom Wi-Fi flaw dating back to 2010 allows attackers within Wi-Fi range to execute code on vulnerable routers without authentication. Researcher Quentin Kaiser presented a talk at Hexacon in Paris documenting a vulnerability in Broadcom’s proprietary 802.11 implementation that has been present in their SDK since at least 2010. The bug allows an attacker…
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SideCopy Hackers Target Indian Organizations With ReverseRAT Malware to Steal Data
Indian authorities have warned that SideCopy hackers are targeting Indian organizations, including academic institutions, with spear-phishing attacks that deploy ReverseRAT on Windows systems. The October 15, 2026, advisory classifies the threat as medium severity and highlights malware that can steal passwords, capture screenshots, and collect sensitive information. The campaign combines deceptive attachments, malicious Windows shortcuts,…
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The 2026 Infostealer Intelligence Shortlist: Top 10 Vendors Security Teams Should Know
Infostealer intelligence has become one of the important tool in cybersecurity as malware has become one of the most efficient tools in a cybercriminal’s kit. A single infected laptop can leak saved passwords, browser cookies, autofill data, and enough machine details for an attacker to impersonate the user outright. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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The 2026 Infostealer Intelligence Shortlist: Top 10 Vendors Security Teams Should Know
Infostealer intelligence has become one of the important tool in cybersecurity as malware has become one of the most efficient tools in a cybercriminal’s kit. A single infected laptop can leak saved passwords, browser cookies, autofill data, and enough machine details for an attacker to impersonate the user outright. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to…
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Vibetech Database Exposes 13.7M Records Including ATT and FBI Data
An misconfigured Vibetech database exposed 13.7 million records from previous breaches, including ATT, Casio and FBI data, passwords and bank details. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/vibetech-database-exposes-att-fbi-data-more/
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KGB RAT trojan packs webcam spying, password theft and a “fun” menu to terrorize victims
A Windows trojan advertised on hacking forums for as little as $150 a month promises buyers access to a victim’s webcam, microphone, keystrokes and saved passwords, and comes … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/15/kgb-rat-windows-trojan-webcam-spying-password-theft/
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Four-Byte Write and Timing Bug Let Researchers Run Code in Windows SmartScreen Enclave
Security researchers ran their own code inside a protected part of Windows that is meant to stay sealed off even when the rest of the computer is taken over.The protected area is a VBS enclave, an isolated slice of memory the operating system uses to guard secrets, and the one they broke into handles passwords…
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How to Transfer Passwords and Passkeys Between Android Password Managers
Android users can transfer passwords and passkeys between compatible password managers. Here’s how Credential Exchange works, how to import into 1Password, and what to check before switching. The post How to Transfer Passwords and Passkeys Between Android Password Managers appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-transfer-passwords-passkeys-android-managers/
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The MFA Gaps Attackers are Still Exploiting
Attackers continue exploiting gaps in MFA coverage, using stolen credentials to access VPNs, RDP, and Windows systems that still rely on passwords alone. Specops explains why protecting cloud applications isn’t enough and how organizations can close these authentication gaps. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-mfa-gaps-attackers-are-still-exploiting/
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New macOS Malware Uses Fake System Prompts to Steal Passwords and Deploy RAT
A newly marketed macOS malware-as-a-service platform, ICMacOS, is using fake Apple system dialogs to steal login passwords before deploying an information stealer that has evolved into a persistent remote-access trojan (RAT). The operator markets the toolkit across cybercrime forums and Telegram as part of a broader “ICARUS” criminal suite that also includes a ClickFix delivery…
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XWorm HBrowser Plugin Lets Attackers Control Authenticated Browser Sessions Without Credentials
XWorm’s HBrowser plugin gives attackers interactive control of authenticated browser sessions on infected endpoints, allowing them to operate accounts without stealing passwords or completing another multifactor authentication challenge. Researchers recorded 1,236 XWorm detection events across more than 100 customer organizations during Q3 2026, four times the volume observed in Q3 2025. Financial services represented approximately…