Tag: password
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Cyber hygiene habits that many still ignore
Cybersecurity advice is everywhere. We’re constantly reminded to update our passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and avoid clicking suspicious links. Yet, beneath … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/02/19/cyber-hygiene-habits/
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Hackers planted a Steam game with malware to steal gamers’ passwords
Researchers found that PirateFI was never designed to be a real game, but a vehicle to infect gamers with malware and steal their passwords with an infostealer called Vidar. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/02/18/hackers-planted-a-steam-game-with-malware-to-steal-gamers-passwords/
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Immer mehr Ransomware-Bedrohungen in SaaS-Umgebungen
Ransomware ist und bleibt eines der höchsten Risiken für Unternehmen. Laut Aussagen von Security-Experten sind knapp 60 Prozent der Unternehmen Opfer eines Ransomware-Angriffs Tendenz steigend. Nach Angaben von Microsoft haben Cyber-Bedrohungen, die es auf SaaS-Umgebungen abgesehen haben, stark zugenommen. Demnach wurden 7.000 Passwort-Angriffe pro Sekunde blockiert (allein in Entra ID) und Phishing-Attacken sind um 58 […]…
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Zacks Investment Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Emails and Phone Numbers
Tags: breach, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, identity, password, phone, service, theftA cybersecurity incident at Zacks Investment Research has exposed sensitive data belonging to 12 million users, marking the second major breach for the financial services firm since 2022. The compromised information includes email addresses, phone numbers, names, IP addresses, physical addresses, and weakly protected password hashes, raising concerns about identity theft and credential-stuffing attacks. Breach…
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Password managers under increasing threat as infostealers triple and adapt
Tags: access, attack, authentication, automation, breach, ceo, cloud, credentials, crypto, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, defense, email, encryption, exploit, finance, hacker, identity, intelligence, least-privilege, login, malicious, malware, mfa, password, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, switch, tactics, theft, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-trustMalware-as-a-service infostealers: For example, RedLine Stealer is specifically designed to target and steal sensitive information, including credentials stored in web browsers and other applications. It is often distributed through phishing emails or by tricking prospective marks into visiting booby-trapped websites laced with malicious downloaders.Another threat comes from Lumma stealer, offered for sale as a malware-as-a-service,…
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Privacy Roundup: Week 7 of Year 2025
Tags: access, antivirus, api, apple, attack, breach, business, cctv, cve, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, detection, email, exploit, firmware, flaw, google, group, law, leak, malware, microsoft, military, network, password, phishing, privacy, router, scam, service, software, technology, threat, tool, update, virus, vpn, vulnerability, windows, zero-dayThis is a news item roundup of privacy or privacy-related news items for 9 FEB 2025 – 15 FEB 2025. Information and summaries provided here are as-is for warranty purposes. Note: You may see some traditional “security” content mixed-in here due to the close relationship between online privacy and cybersecurity – many things may overlap;…
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PirateFi game on Steam caught installing password-stealing malware
A free-to-play game named PirateFi in the Steam store has been distributing the Vidar infostealing malware to unsuspecting users. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/piratefi-game-on-steam-caught-installing-password-stealing-malware/
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Hacker attackieren Bundeswehr-Universität
Tags: access, bug, conference, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, google, governance, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, mail, mitigation, password, service, threatDie Studierenden an der Universität der Bundeswehr dürften wenig begeistert darüber sein, dass Hacker ihre Daten abgegriffen haben.Universität der BundeswehrHacker haben die Universität der Bundeswehr in Neubiberg bei München angegriffen. Laut einem Bericht des Handelsblatts seien dabei auch sensible Daten abgeflossen. Die Attacke sei von verschiedenen Quellen aus Universitätskreisen bestätigt worden, hieß es. Demzufolge habe…
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Die besten IAM-Tools
Tags: access, ai, api, authentication, automation, business, ciso, cloud, compliance, endpoint, gartner, governance, iam, identity, infrastructure, login, mfa, microsoft, okta, password, risk, saas, service, tool, windows, zero-trustIdentity & Access Management ist für sicherheitsbewusste Unternehmen im Zero-Trust-Zeitalter Pflicht. Das sind die besten IAM-Anbieter und -Tools.Identität wird zum neuen Perimeter: Unternehmen verlassen sich immer seltener auf die traditionelle Perimeter-Verteidigung und forcieren den Umstieg auf Zero-Trust-Umgebungen. Sicherer Zugriff und Identity Management bilden die Grundlage jeder Cybersicherheitsstrategie. Gleichzeitig sorgt die Art und Weise, wie sich…
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Massive 1.17TB Data Leak Exposes Billions of IoT Grow Light Records
Massive 1.17 TB data leak exposes billions of records from a Chinese IoT grow light company. Wi-Fi passwords,… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/1tb-data-leak-expose-billions-iot-grow-light-records/
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How Much Time Does it Take for Hackers to Crack My Password?
Hackers can crack weak passwords in seconds, while strong ones may take years. Learn about the time to crack your password and boost security. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/time-to-crack-your-password-guide/
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Getting the Most Value out of the OSCP: Pre-Course Prep
Tags: access, antivirus, attack, compliance, control, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, detection, exploit, finance, framework, guide, hacker, hacking, infosec, infrastructure, jobs, kali, linux, mandiant, metric, microsoft, mitre, network, organized, password, penetration-testing, PurpleTeam, RedTeam, risk, service, skills, software, tactics, technology, tool, training, vulnerability, windowsThe first post in a five-part practical guide series on maximizing the professional, educational, and financial value of the OffSec certification pursuit for a successful career in offensive cybersecurity consulting Disclaimer: All opinions expressed in this article are solely my own. I have reviewed the content to ensure compliance with OffSec’s copyright policies and agreements.…
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Passwort Folge 25: Staatlich sanktionierte Schnüffelsoftware
Dieses Mal nehmen sich die Podcast-Hosts eines kontroversen Themas an: Unternehmen installieren über Sicherheitslücken Malware – und das in staatlichem Auftrag. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Passwort-Folge-25-Staatlich-sanktionierte-Schnueffelsoftware-10271855.html
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Edge Devices Face Surge in Mass Brute-Force Password Attacks
Scale of Long-Running Attacks ‘Unprecedented,’ Warns The Shadowserver Foundation. Honeypots designed to track malicious internet activity have detected a surge in brute-force password login attempts against edge devices, and especially – but not exclusively – targeting equipment manufactured by Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti and SonicWall, said The Shadowserver Foundation. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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How to Remove Your Saved Passwords in Chrome
Given Chrome’s frequent security issues, you shouldn’t be saving your passwords to Google’s browser. Learn how to delete and prevent passwords from re-syncing in Chrome. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/remove-saved-passwords-chrome/
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Cisco Data Breach Ransomware Group Allegedly Breached Internal Network
Tags: breach, cisco, credentials, cyber, dark-web, data, data-breach, group, infrastructure, network, password, ransomware, windowsSensitive credentials from Cisco’s internal network and domain infrastructure were reportedly made public due to a significant data breach. According to a Cyber Press Research report, the new Kraken ransomware group has allegedly leaked a dataset on their dark web blog, which appears to be a dump of hashed passwords from a Windows Active Directory…
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Stay Relaxed with Top-Notch API Security
Are Businesses Truly Aware of the Importance of Non-Human Identities in Cybersecurity? There’s one critical aspect that’s frequently overlooked: Non-Human Identities (NHIs). These machine identities, composed of Secrets such as tokens, keys, and encrypted passwords, play a pivotal role in maintaining top-notch API security in organizations, keeping their valuable data safe and their operations running……
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Massive brute force attack uses 2.8 million IPs to target VPN devices
A large-scale brute force password attack using almost 2.8 million IP addresses is underway, attempting to guess the credentials for a wide range of networking devices, including those from Palo Alto Networks, Ivanti, and SonicWall. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-brute-force-attack-uses-28-million-ips-to-target-vpn-devices/
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Campaign exploits outdated WordPress sites to spread password-stealing malware
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/campaign-exploits-outdated-wordpress-sites-to-spread-password-stealing-malware
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Five Must-Know Insights for Credential Monitoring
Password and credential monitoring are essential. Spot compromised accounts early and stop breaches before they happen. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/02/five-must-know-insights-for-credential-monitoring/
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Malware war auch im App Store: Stealer klauen Passwörter per OCR aus Screenshots
Die auf Android wie iOS abzielende Malware steckt in unscheinbar wirkenden Apps. Diese erschleichen sich Zugriff auf Fotos und nutzen Texterkennung. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Klaut-Passwoerter-aus-Screenshots-Stealer-Apps-erstmals-im-App-Store-gesichtet-10273411.html
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BSI-Analyse zeigt: Nextcloud Server speicherte Passwörter im Klartext
In Nextcloud Server ließ sich die Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung umgehen, zeigt eine Codeanalyse des BSI. Es wurden auch Passwörter im Klartext gespeichert. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/BSI-Analyse-zeigt-Nextcloud-Server-speicherte-Passwoerter-im-Klartext-10273106.html
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Flesh Stealer Malware Attacking Chrome, Firefox, and Edge Users to Steal Passwords
A newly identified malware, Flesh Stealer, is rapidly emerging as a significant cybersecurity threat in 2025. Designed to extract sensitive data such as passwords, cookies, and browsing history, the malware targets widely used browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. Additionally, it infiltrates messaging applications like Telegram and Signal to exfiltrate stored…
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OpenAI Data Breach Threat Actor Allegedly Claims 20 Million Logins for Sale
Tags: breach, credentials, cyber, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, login, openai, password, threatOpenAI may have become the latest high-profile target of a significant data breach. A threat actor has surfaced on underground forums, claiming possession of email and password credentials for a staggering 20 million OpenAI accounts. This alleged breach has raised serious concerns among tech users and cybersecurity experts worldwide. The threat actor, who remains anonymous,…
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Password Stealing Malware Attacking macOS Users Increasing Rapidly
In a concerning trend, macOS users are facing an unprecedented rise in password-stealing malware attacks. Recent cybersecurity reports reveal a 101% surge in macOS infostealers during the latter half of 2024, marking these threats as the most significant category of new malware targeting Apple devices. Infostealers such as Atomic Stealer, Poseidon Stealer, and Cthulhu Stealer…
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Cybercriminals Use Go Resty and Node Fetch in 13 Million Password Spraying Attempts
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging legitimate HTTP client tools to facilitate account takeover (ATO) attacks on Microsoft 365 environments.Enterprise security company Proofpoint said it observed campaigns using HTTP clients Axios and Node Fetch to send HTTP requests and receive HTTP responses from web servers with the goal of conducting ATO attacks.”Originally sourced from public First seen…
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Umfrage: Ein Drittel der Nutzer verwendet dasselbe Passwort mehrfach wie du es besser machst
Tags: passwordFirst seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/einfache-passwoerter-mehrfache-verwendung-1670941/