Tag: password
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Passwortwechseln war gestern
Wie Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher ihre Benutzerkonten absichern können. Am 1. Februar war der Ändere-dein-Passwort-Tag. Die Idee: Für den Fall, dass ein Passwort unbemerkt in einem Datenleck enthalten war, sollen Verbraucherinnen und Verbraucher ihre Passwörter vorsorglich ändern. Tatsächlich ist dieser Ratschlag jedoch überholt. Regelmäßige, anlassunabhängige Passwortwechsel führen erfahrungsgemäß dazu, dass zunehmend schwächere Passwörter genutzt werden…. First…
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New trojan hijacks Linux and IoT devices
There’s a new trojan on the block, one that specifically targets network appliances and internet of things (IoT) devices running the open-source Linux operating system.FortiGuard Labs has identified a new malware kit, dubbed “ELF/Sshdinjector.A!tr”, that has the ability to infect and remotely control systems, establish root privilege, maintain malware presence, exfiltrate data such as user…
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Grubhub serves up security incident with a side of needing to change your password
Contact info and partial payment details may be compromised First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/04/grubhub_data_incident/
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How hackers target your Active Directory with breached VPN passwords
As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your organization. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-hackers-target-your-active-directory-with-breached-vpn-passwords/
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Change your Password Day 2025 mahnt: Höchste Zeit für Passkeys und Multi-Faktor-Authentifizierung
First seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/change-your-password-day-2025-mahnung-zeit-einfuehrung-passkeys-multi-faktor-authentifizierung
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5 Praktiken, um die Sicherheitshygiene im Unternehmen zu verbessern
Nachdem er zweimal die schmerzlichen Folgen eines Hackerangriffs erlebt hatte, rief der ehemalige Technologiejournalist Matt Buchanan 2012 den ‘Change Your Password Day” ins Leben. Dieser Tag, der jedes Jahr am 1. Februar begangen wird, soll darauf hinweisen, wie wichtig es ist, Passwörter sicher und aktuell zu halten. Auch wenn sein ursprünglicher Zweck die Aufforderung […]…
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Ändere-dein-Passwort-Tag – Jeder Dritte nutzt Passwörter mehrfach
Tags: passwordFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/sicherheit-netz-gefahren-einfachen-passwoertern-a-af4bbc5bb3f744076900acfbd76d40e3/
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BeyondTrust Zero-Day Breach 17 SaaS Customers API Key Compromised
BeyondTrust, a leading provider of identity and access management solutions, disclosed a zero-day breach impacting 17 Remote Support SaaS customers. The incident, detected on December 5, 2024, has been linked to the compromise of an infrastructure API key used to access specific Remote Support SaaS instances. The breach allowed attackers to reset local application passwords…
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Change Your Password Day: Keeper Security Highlights Urgent Need for Strong Credential Management
In recognition of Change Your Password Day, Keeper Security is urging organisations to prioritise securing credentials to combat the escalating threat of cyber attacks. Without proper safeguards, compromised credentials can lead to devastating breaches, financial loss and reputational damage. Privileged accounts, often used by administrators or automated systems to access critical infrastructure, are prime targets for…
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FBI seizes Cracked.io, Nulled.to hacking forums in Operation Talent
The FBI has seized the domains for the infamous Cracked.io and Nulled.to hacking forums, which are known for their focus on cybercrime, password theft, cracking, and credential stuffing attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-seizes-crackedio-nulledto-hacking-forums-in-operation-talent/
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FBI seizes domains for Cracked.io, Nulled.to hacking forums
The FBI has seized the domains for the infamous Cracked.io and Nulled.to hacking forums, which are known for their focus on cybercrime, password theft, cracking, and credential stuffing attacks. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-seizes-domains-for-crackedio-nulledto-hacking-forums/
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Clutch grabs $20M to build out its non-human security ID platform
When it comes to the world of cybersecurity, identity is often thought of as a “perimeter” around an organization. So many breaches begin through techniques like password theft, phishing, and credential stuffing; ergo, securing the identities of not only users, but also applications and machines, is the key to securing the whole system. Easier said…
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Credential Dumping: AD User Comment
In this article, we shall explore different tools & techniques that help us enumerate Active Directory (AD) users’ passwords using which an attacker can expand First seen on hackingarticles.in Jump to article: www.hackingarticles.in/credential-dumping-ad-user-comment/
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Security Insight Report: Hybride Authentifizierung fordert Verwaltung
Obwohl 80 Prozent der Organisationen mittlerweile auf Passkeys setzen, kämpfen 57 Prozent der IT-Führungskräfte mit den Hürden, welche die Verwaltung dualer Authentifizierungssysteme mit sich bringt. Der Insight Report ‘Navigating a Hybrid Authentication Landscape” zeigt, wie Unternehmen innovative Sicherheitslösungen einführen und gleichzeitig traditionelle Passwort-Systeme weiterführen. First seen on itsicherheit-online.com Jump to article: www.itsicherheit-online.com/news/security-management/security-insight-report-hybride-authentifizierung-fordert-verwaltung/
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Passwort Folge 24: Zertifikate sind schwierig, Malwarenamen auch
In der neuen Folge des Security-Podcasts geht es um ungewöhnliche Malware-Opfer, komische Malware-Namen und natürlich Zertifikate, Zertifikate und Zertifikate. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Passwort-Folge-24-Zertifikate-sind-schwierig-Malwarenamen-auch-10253780.html
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Want to be an effective cybersecurity leader? Learn to excel at change management
Tags: authentication, awareness, business, cio, ciso, cloud, compliance, corporate, cybersecurity, finance, fraud, group, guide, Hardware, identity, jobs, password, privacy, risk, risk-management, service, skills, software, strategy, technology, threat, vulnerability, zero-trustIf there’s one thing that’s inevitable in cybersecurity, it’s change. Ever-evolving technology requires new protections, threats seem to multiply and morph on a daily basis, and even the humblest pieces of software and hardware demand constant updating to stay secure.That work has been increasing as the importance, visibility, and impact of security initiatives have ramped…
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Passbolt raises $8M for its collaborative password management solution
Tags: passwordFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/passbolt-raises-8m-for-its-collaborative-password-management-solution
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Passkeys are gaining popularity, but too much authentication is hard to manage
Tags: access, authentication, cybersecurity, data, passkey, password, software, strategy, zero-trustKeeper Security, the cybersecurity provider of zero-trust and zero-knowledge Privileged Access Management (PAM) software protecting passwords, passkeys, privileged accounts, secrets and remote connections, announces the release of its latest Insight Report, >>Navigating a Hybrid Authentication Landscape.
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Bitwarden makes it harder to hack password vaults without MFA
Open-source password manager Bitwarden is adding an extra layer of security for accounts that are not protected by two-factor authentication, requiring email verification before allowing access to accounts. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitwarden-makes-it-harder-to-hack-password-vaults-without-mfa/
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New ransomware group Funksec is quickly gaining traction
Tags: access, ai, attack, computer, control, country, cybercrime, data, data-breach, ddos, detection, email, encryption, extortion, government, group, leak, LLM, malware, password, powershell, ransom, ransomware, russia, rust, service, threat, tool, usa, windowsThreat reports for December showed a newcomer to the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) landscape quickly climbing the ranks. Called Funksec, this group appears to be leveraging generative AI in its malware development and its founders are tied to hacktivist activity.Funksec was responsible for 103 out of 578 ransomware attacks tracked by security firm NCC Group in December,…
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Steuerung einer hybriden Authentifizierungs-Landschaft
Keeper Security veröffentlicht seinen aktuellsten Insight-Report ‘Navigating a Hybrid Authentication Landscape”. Der Report untersucht, wie sich die Strategien von Organisationen entwickeln, um sensible Daten und Identitäten zu sichern, angesichts einer stetig komplexeren digitalen Umgebung. Während sich die traditionelle Passwort-basierte Authentifizierung wachsenden Gefahren gegenübersieht, inklusive Phishing und Credential-Stuffing (Angreifer nutzen gestohlene Anmeldedaten für unberechtigte Zugänge zu Konten),…
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1Password Review: Features, Pricing Security
Tags: password1Password’s top-tier security and sleek user interface make it a solid password manager to try this year. Read our hands-on 1Password review to learn more. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/1password-review/
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Data Privacy Day 2025: A Chance to Take Control of Your Data
Tags: access, ai, awareness, business, cloud, compliance, control, country, data, encryption, governance, law, password, privacy, regulation, service, software, strategy, technology, toolData Privacy Day 2025: A Chance to Take Control of Your Data madhav Mon, 01/27/2025 – 09:19 Trust is the cornerstone of every successful relationship between businesses and their customers. On this Data Privacy Day, we reflect on the pivotal role trust plays in the digital age. It’s earned not just through excellent products or…
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Das Passwort zur Sicherheit – Effektive Passwort-Strategien für den Schutz sensibler Daten
Tags: passwordFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/starke-passwoerter-schutz-vor-datendiebstahl-und-betriebsunterbrechungen-a-6798a74fdfa6ac6ee8c51de00edeb3b8/