Tag: password
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Microsoft leads international takedown of Lumma Stealer
The Lumma infostealer malware is a popular way for hackers to steal passwords, credit cards and cryptocurrency wallets. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/microsoft-takedown-lumma-stealer/748727/
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PupkinStealer Exploits Web Browser Passwords and App Tokens to Exfiltrate Data Through Telegram
A newly identified .NET-based information-stealing malware, dubbed PupkinStealer (also known as PumpkinStealer in some reports), has surfaced as a significant cyber threat, targeting sensitive data such as web browser passwords and application session tokens. First observed in the wild around April 2025, this malware is believed to have roots in Russian-speaking cybercrime communities, with indicators…
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Trust becomes an attack vector in the new campaign using trojanized KeePass
Tags: access, api, attack, authentication, backup, breach, ceo, control, credentials, defense, edr, identity, open-source, password, ransomware, risk, service, software, veeam, vmware, zero-trustIdentity is the new perimeter: Once KeeLoader stole vault credentials-often including domain admin, vSphere, and backup service accountattackers moved fast. Using SSH, RDP, and SMB protocols, they quietly seized control of jump servers, escalated privileges, disabled multifactor authentication, and pushed ransomware payloads directly to VMware ESXi hypervisors.Jason Soroko of Sectigo called it a “textbook identity…
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Google Chrome Can Now Auto-Change Compromised Passwords Using Its Built-In Manager
Google has announced a new feature in its Chrome browser that lets its built-in Password Manager automatically change a user’s password when it detects the credentials to be compromised.”When Chrome detects a compromised password during sign in, Google Password Manager prompts the user with an option to fix it automatically,” Google’s Ashima Arora, Chirag Desai,…
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What to do if you can’t get into your Facebook or Instagram account
How to prove your identity after your account gets hacked and how to improve security for the future<ul><li><a href=”https://viewer.gutools.co.uk/technology/2025/apr/23/what-to-do-phone-lost-stolen-change-passwords”>Phone lost or stolen? Practical steps to restore peace of mind</li><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/may/07/what-to-do-if-your-uk-passport-is-lost-or-stolen-steps-you-need-to-take”>UK passport lost or stolen? Here are the steps you need to take</li></ul>Your Facebook or Instagram account can be your link to friends, a profile for…
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Security Flaw in WordPress Plugin Puts 22,000 Websites at Risk of Cyber Attacks
Critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Motors, a popular WordPress theme with over 22,000 sales, potentially exposing thousands of websites to complete takeover. Security researchers at Wordfence identified an unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to change passwords of any user, including administrators, without requiring prior authentication. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-4322 with…
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Trojanized KeePass opens doors for ransomware attackers
A suspected initial access broker has been leveraging trojanized versions of the open-source KeePass password manager to set the stage for ransomware attacks, WithSecure … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/20/trojanized-keepass-keeloader-ransomware/
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Fake KeePass password manager leads to ESXi ransomware attack
Threat actors have been distributing trojanized versions of the KeePass password manager for at least eight months to install Cobalt Strike beacons, steal credentials, and ultimately, deploy ransomware on the breached network. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-keepass-password-manager-leads-to-esxi-ransomware-attack/
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Was ist Credential-Stuffing?
Credential-Stuffing ist eine automatisierte Cyberangriffsmethode, bei der gestohlene Kombinationen aus Benutzernamen und Passwörtern (sogenannte ) massenhaft in die Login-Formulare von Websites eingegeben werden, um unbefugt Zugriff auf Benutzerkonten zu erhalten. Im Gegensatz zu Brute-Force-Angriffen, bei den systematisch viele mögliche Passwörter für einen einzelnen Account ausprobiert werden, nutzt Credential-Stuffing bereits bekannte, gestohlene Zugangsdaten und testet sie…
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Passwortfreie Authentifizierung: So gelingt der Umstieg auf PKI
Tags: access, authentication, bug, cyberattack, Hardware, infrastructure, mail, mfa, nis-2, password, phishing, ransomware, service, vpnDie zertifikatsbasierte Authentifizierung mit PKI erfolgt via physischen Token statt Passwort.Die Bedrohungslage im Cyberraum verschärft sich stetig. Immer mehr Unternehmen sind mit Angriffen konfrontiert von Phishing-Kampagnen bis hin zu Ransomware-Attacken. Zudem verlangen Gesetzgeber mit Vorschriften wie NIS-2 ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit und Nachvollziehbarkeit der Authentifizierung. Herkömmliche Methoden wie Passwörter oder SMS-TANs sind den steigenden…
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FTP-Angriffe: Diese Passwörter setzen Hacker am häufigsten ein
Specops Software zeigt in seiner neuen Analyse auf, mit welchen Passwörtern Cyberkriminelle derzeit am häufigsten versuchen, über FTP-Port 21 in Unternehmensnetzwerke einzudringen. Die Analyse von Specops Software, einem Unternehmen von Outpost24 und führenden Anbieter von Lösungen für Passwortmanagement und Benutzerauthentifizierung, basiert auf realen Angriffsdaten der letzten 30 Tage. Die Daten wurden über ein globales Netzwerk……
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Streaming-Chaos: Was passiert, wenn dein Netflix-Passwort viral geht?
Tags: passwordFirst seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/was-passiert-wenn-dein-netflix-passwort-viral-geht-1685907/
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Hacker stehlen BVG-Kundendaten
Kunden der Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) sind von einer Datenpanne betroffen. Media centre BVGDie Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) haben ihre Kunden kürzlich über ein Datenleck informiert. Wie eine BVG-Sprecherin gegenüber dem Tagesspiegel betonte, erfolgte der IT-Angriff nicht auf die internen Systeme der BVG, sondern auf einen externen Dienstleister. Dem Bericht zufolge haben die Täter dabei unter anderem…
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Is Your Cloud Truly Safe from Invisible Threats?
Why Do Cloud Security Gaps Exist? Can we confidently claim to have sealed all potential breaches? The truth is, despite significant investments in cybersecurity measures, gaps continue to exist. Many professionals overlook the importance of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) management. NHIs, machine identities combined with a “Secret””, an encrypted password, token, or key”, are powerful tools……
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FrigidStealer Malware Hits macOS Users via Fake Safari Browser Updates
FrigidStealer malware targets macOS users via fake browser updates, stealing passwords, crypto wallets, and notes using DNS-based data… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/frigidstealer-malware-macos-fake-safari-browser-update/
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Hacker nehmen Rüstungslieferanten der Ukraine ins Visier
Tags: 2fa, access, authentication, bug, cyberattack, exploit, hacker, mail, mfa, password, software, strategy, ukraine, vulnerabilityRussische Hacker greifen gezielt Rüstungsfirmen an, die die Ukraine mit Waffen versorgen.Die berüchtigte russische Hackergruppe Fancy Bear hat gezielt Rüstungsfirmen angegriffen, die Waffen an die Ukraine liefern. Das geht aus einer aktuellen Studie des slowakischen Sicherheitsunternehmens Eset aus Bratislava hervor. Danach richteten sich die Angriffe vor allem gegen Hersteller sowjetischer Waffentechnik in Bulgarien, Rumänien und…
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Marks & Spencer Confirms Customer Data Stolen in Cyberattack
The British retailer said no account passwords were compromised in last month’s cyberattack, but the company will require customers to reset passwords for extra peace of mind. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/marks-spencer-confirms-customer-data-stolen
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‘Admin’ and ‘123456’ Still Among Most Used Passwords in FTP Attacks
Weak passwords continue to be a major vulnerability for FTP servers. Specops’ latest report highlights the most frequent… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/admin-123456-most-used-passwords-ftp-attacks/
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Bitwarden vs Dashlane: Comparing Password Managers
Password managers store and encrypt passwords, making it easy to create, manage, and auto-fill credentials across devices. Compare Bitwarden vs. Dashlane here. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/networks/bitwarden-vs-dashlane-password-managers/
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Marks & Spencer räumt Datendiebstahl ein
Der britische Retail-Riese Marks & Spencer wurde von Cyberkriminellen heimgesucht und kämpft nun mit den Folgen.Wie Marks & Spencer (M&S) im Rahmen eines “Cyber Incident Update” vom 22. April mitteilte, hat die Unternehmensgruppe mit einem “Cybervorfall” zu kämpfen. Das Einzelhandelsunternehmen gehört zu den größten seiner Art in Großbritannien und betreibt knapp 400 Filialen allein auf…
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M&S forces customer password resets after data breach
M&S is instructing all its customers to change their account passwords after a significant amount of data was stolen in a DragonForce ransomware attack. First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366623565/MS-forces-customer-password-resets-after-data-breach
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Nvidia RTX 5090 Cracks 8-Digit Passwords in Just 3 Hours
How the Nvidia RTX 5090 can crack passwords faster than ever. Learn about security implications and best practices for password management. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/nvidia-rtx-5090-cracks-8-digit-passwords-in-just-3-hours/
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Hackers Weaponize KeePass Password Manager to Spread Malware and Steal Passwords
Tags: attack, cyber, exploit, hacker, incident response, infection, malware, open-source, password, threatThreat actors have successfully exploited the widely-used open-source password manager, KeePass, to spread malware and facilitate large-scale password theft. The attack, which was reported by WithSecure’s Incident Response team, involved modifying and re-signing KeePass installers with trusted certificates to deliver a custom malware loader dubbed KeeLoader. Malware Delivery Through KeePass The infection chain began with…
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M&S says customer data stolen in cyberattack, forces password resets
Marks and Spencer (M&S) confirms that customer data was stolen in a cyberattack last month, when ransomware was used to encrypt servers. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mands-says-customer-data-stolen-in-cyberattack-forces-password-resets/
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Marks & Spencer confirms customer data stolen in cyberattack
M&S said that some customer data, but not payment card details or passwords, had been breached in a recent cyberattack. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/marks-spencer-confirms-customer-data-breach
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Deepfake attacks are inevitable. CISOs can’t prepare soon enough.
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, authentication, awareness, blockchain, business, ciso, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, deep-fake, defense, detection, espionage, finance, fraud, governance, grc, identity, incident response, jobs, law, mfa, north-korea, password, privacy, resilience, risk, scam, software, strategy, tactics, technology, threat, tool, training, updateReal-world fabrications: Even security vendors have been victimized. Last year, the governance risk and compliance (GRC) lead at cybersecurity company Exabeam was hiring for an analyst, and human resources (HR) qualified a candidate that looked very good on paper with a few minor concerns, says Kevin Kirkwood, CISO.”There were gaps in how the education represented…
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Passwordless authentication: Where security meets productivity
Say goodbye to password fatigue. Say hello to a more secure, efficient future. First seen on cybersecuritydive.com Jump to article: www.cybersecuritydive.com/spons/passwordless-authentication-where-security-meets-productivity/747656/