Tag: password
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Wie Angreifer die Microsoft-365-Funktion ‘Direct Send” ausnutzen
KnowBe4 Threat Lab dokumentiert fast 30.000 gefälschte interne E-Mails in nur zwei Monaten, versendet über die eigene Infrastruktur der Opfer und ganz ohne Passwort oder gestohlene Zugangsdaten. E-Mails genießen im Arbeitsalltag einen Vertrauensvorschuss. Wenn eine Nachricht scheinbar aus der Personalabteilung, der Buchhaltung oder von der Geschäftsführung kommt, wird sie selten hinterfragt. Genau diesen Reflex machen…
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Wie Angreifer die Microsoft-365-Funktion ‘Direct Send” ausnutzen
KnowBe4 Threat Lab dokumentiert fast 30.000 gefälschte interne E-Mails in nur zwei Monaten, versendet über die eigene Infrastruktur der Opfer und ganz ohne Passwort oder gestohlene Zugangsdaten. E-Mails genießen im Arbeitsalltag einen Vertrauensvorschuss. Wenn eine Nachricht scheinbar aus der Personalabteilung, der Buchhaltung oder von der Geschäftsführung kommt, wird sie selten hinterfragt. Genau diesen Reflex machen…
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Wie Angreifer die Microsoft-365-Funktion ‘Direct Send” ausnutzen
KnowBe4 Threat Lab dokumentiert fast 30.000 gefälschte interne E-Mails in nur zwei Monaten, versendet über die eigene Infrastruktur der Opfer und ganz ohne Passwort oder gestohlene Zugangsdaten. E-Mails genießen im Arbeitsalltag einen Vertrauensvorschuss. Wenn eine Nachricht scheinbar aus der Personalabteilung, der Buchhaltung oder von der Geschäftsführung kommt, wird sie selten hinterfragt. Genau diesen Reflex machen…
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TP-Link Tapo Camera Flaw Lets Attackers Gain Admin Access Without Password
Tags: access, authentication, cctv, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, flaw, infrastructure, network, password, vulnerabilitySecurity researchers have revealed two vulnerabilities in TP-Link’s Tapo C200 smart camera that could enable nearby network attackers to bypass administrator authentication or disrupt the device’s management service. Khoi Tran and Thai Do from OPSWAT Unit 515 discovered these vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2026-15315 and CVE-2026-15316, during the company’s Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Graduate Fellowship Program. TP-Link…
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Smishing Triad Hackers Use JWR Phishing Kit to Steal Cards, OTPs and Bank Credentials
A large-scale SMS phishing campaign linked to the Smishing Triad is using a sophisticated phishing kit dubbed JWR to harvest payment-card data, one-time passwords, online-banking credentials, identity information, and digital-wallet logins. Group-IB attributed the activity to an operator sub-cluster tracked as Outsider, which appears to operate as a customer within the wider phishing-as-a-service ecosystem rather…
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Product showcase: mSecure makes one vault do more than remember passwords
mSecure is a password manager and data vault for storing credentials and other sensitive information. It is available for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, with data … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/15/product-showcase-msecure-password-manager/
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Product showcase: mSecure makes one vault do more than remember passwords
mSecure is a password manager and data vault for storing credentials and other sensitive information. It is available for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows, with data … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/15/product-showcase-msecure-password-manager/
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Detecting OAuth consent phishing in Microsoft 365 audit logs
OAuth consent phishing is a practical identity attack that abuses the trust users place in application consent prompts. Instead of stealing a password directly, the attacker persuades a user to grant a malicious app access to mailbox data, profile information,… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/detecting-oauth-consent-phishing-in-microsoft-365-audit-logs/
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NextGen Mirth Connect Flaws Expose Downstream System Logins
Attackers Could Steal Credentials Used to Reach Connected Hospital Systems. Three high-severity NextGen Connect flaws can expose administrator data, plain-text connector passwords and server files, potentially giving attackers credentials for databases, clinical endpoints and other downstream healthcare systems. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/nextgen-mirth-connect-flaws-expose-downstream-system-logins-a-32789
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Your passkeys can now move between password managers on Android
Google turned on a transfer feature in Android that moves passwords and passkeys straight from one password manager to another, with no file to download along the way. You … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/09/10/google-android-password-manager-transfer/
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Hackers Steal Active Directory Password Hashes Without Attacking Domain Controllers Directly
Threat actors are increasingly exploiting Active Directory replication mechanisms to steal password hashes without directly compromising a domain controller. This technique, known as DCSync, allows attackers with privileged domain credentials to impersonate a legitimate domain controller and request sensitive directory replication data. Unlike noisy attacks that use malware on servers or attempt to extract credentials…
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Fake GTA 6 Installer Steals Browser Passwords, Discord Tokens and Crypto Data From Gamers
Tags: credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, data, exploit, malware, password, ransomware, theft, threatThreat actors are exploiting anticipation around Grand Theft Auto VI by pushing fraudulent “leaked” game downloads that install a layered malware bundle that steals browser credentials, Discord tokens, gaming-session data, and cryptocurrency-related information. A Chaos ransomware variant used as a wiper, and an unexpected Yandex Browser installer. The campaign demonstrates how cybercriminals are turning one…
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Operational security architecture for long-term sustainability
For many UK SMEs, security starts as a set of separate fixes. A stronger password policy here, a backup tool there, and perhaps a firewall that was set up years ago and never fully revisited. That approach can work for… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/operational-security-architecture-for-long-term-sustainability-2/
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Passwd Review 2026: A Top Password Manager for Google Workspace
Passwd is a Google Workspace-focused password manager with strong usability, flexible pricing, passkey support, and private cloud deployment options. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/passwd-review/
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Before You Paste Anything Into ChatGPT, Check This List
Before pasting passwords, medical records, source code, or company data into ChatGPT, use this checklist to decide what should stay private. The post Before You Paste Anything Into ChatGPT, Check This List appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-what-not-to-share-chatgpt-ai-chatbots/
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Social Login: Definition, Pros Cons, Examples
Your app is ready to launch”, features polished, almost go-time. But what about authentication? Should you add social login? Will users actually use it, or just get confused? It’s a fair question. With 168 passwords to juggle (per NordPass), many users… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/social-login-definition-pros-cons-examples/
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Fake Minecraft Mod Drops Myth Stealer RAT to Steal Passwords and Remotely Control PCs
A trojanized Minecraft optimization mod posing as a companion to the legitimate Lithium project has been used to deploy Myth Stealer 3.2-FIX, a password-stealing malware family with remote-access, surveillance, persistence, and victim-harassment capabilities. The malicious archive, tracked as MythStealer.jar_, masquerades as Lithium Extras 0.15.0+mc1.21.1 by “soder.” It abuses the reputation of CaffeineMC’s legitimate Lithium performance…
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Saturday Security: 153 Million Driver’s Licenses on the Dark Web
This week’s Saturday Security Story is one of the most personally alarming stories of the year, because unlike a password, you can’t change your driver’s license. A dark web service called Nexus reportedly offered scans of more than 153… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/saturday-security-153-million-drivers-licenses-on-the-dark-web/
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Detecting and simulating password spraying against Entra ID
Password spraying against Entra ID remains one of the more practical identity attack patterns to defend against because it is designed to look ordinary. Rather than hammering a single account with repeated guesses, the attacker tries a small number of… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/detecting-and-simulating-password-spraying-against-entra-id/
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39 New Methods That Compromise Passkey Authentication
Passkeys eliminate many password-based attacks, but researchers have documented 39 methods for compromising authentication built around them. Token explains how attackers can abuse authentication prompts, synced credentials, enrollment, recovery, and other trust boundaries without breaking FIDO2 cryptography. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/39-new-methods-that-compromise-passkey-authentication/
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TP-Link Archer AX55 Flaws Enable Remote Code Execution and Admin Password Theft
Tags: credentials, cve, cyber, flaw, login, network, password, remote-code-execution, router, service, theft, update, vulnerabilityTP-Link has released security updates for two vulnerabilities found in its Archer AX55 v4 wireless router. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers on the local network to crash a key networking service, potentially execute code, or steal administrator credentials from captured login traffic. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2026-18167 and CVE-2026-18330, impact the router’s EasyMesh component and…
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TP-Link Archer AX55 Flaws Enable Remote Code Execution and Admin Password Theft
Tags: credentials, cve, cyber, flaw, login, network, password, remote-code-execution, router, service, theft, update, vulnerabilityTP-Link has released security updates for two vulnerabilities found in its Archer AX55 v4 wireless router. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers on the local network to crash a key networking service, potentially execute code, or steal administrator credentials from captured login traffic. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2026-18167 and CVE-2026-18330, impact the router’s EasyMesh component and…
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X Users Are Getting Flooded With Password Reset Emails After X Money Launch
X users are reporting repeated password-reset emails after the X Money launch, raising concerns about phishing and potential account takeover attempts. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/news-x-money-password-reset-phishing-attacks/
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X Users Are Getting Flooded With Password Reset Emails After X Money Launch
X users are reporting repeated password-reset emails after the X Money launch, raising concerns about phishing and potential account takeover attempts. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/threats/news-x-money-password-reset-phishing-attacks/
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Your Employee’s Password Appeared in an Infostealer Log. Now What?
Infostealers can expose far more than passwords, including authenticated sessions that may let attackers bypass MFA. Flare explains how defenders can prioritize compromised identities, determine whether stolen access is still usable, and respond before it leads to account takeover. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/your-employees-password-appeared-in-an-infostealer-log-now-what/
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Your Employee’s Password Appeared in an Infostealer Log. Now What?
Infostealers can expose far more than passwords, including authenticated sessions that may let attackers bypass MFA. Flare explains how defenders can prioritize compromised identities, determine whether stolen access is still usable, and respond before it leads to account takeover. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/your-employees-password-appeared-in-an-infostealer-log-now-what/
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Your Employee’s Password Appeared in an Infostealer Log. Now What?
Infostealers can expose far more than passwords, including authenticated sessions that may let attackers bypass MFA. Flare explains how defenders can prioritize compromised identities, determine whether stolen access is still usable, and respond before it leads to account takeover. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/your-employees-password-appeared-in-an-infostealer-log-now-what/
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DOJ Investigates Cyberattack Targeting Hundreds of Thousands of X Users
A cyberattack on X users that targeted hundreds of thousands of accounts has prompted an investigation by the US Department of Justice (DOJ), with Attorney General Todd Blanche saying sophisticated cybercriminals attempted to exploit the platform’s password-recovery system. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cyberattack-on-x-users-doj-investigation/
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X investigates mass password reset attempts following X Money launch
Tags: passwordFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/x-investigates-mass-password-reset-attempts-following-x-money-launch