Tag: password
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Entra Connect Attacker Tradecraft: Part 2
Tags: access, attack, authentication, business, cloud, control, credentials, detection, group, microsoft, password, powershell, service, windowsNow that we know how to add credentials to an on-premises user, lets pose a question: “Given access to a sync account in Domain A, can we add credentials to a user in another domain within the same Entra tenant?” This is a bit of a tall order assuming we have very few privileges in Entra…
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Google Cloud Security Threat Horizons Report #11 Is Out!
Tags: access, api, apt, attack, authentication, breach, business, cloud, corporate, credentials, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, extortion, google, identity, intelligence, leak, mfa, password, phishing, ransomware, service, tactics, theft, threat, tool, vulnerabilityThis is my completely informal, uncertified, unreviewed and otherwise completely unofficial blog inspired by my reading of our next Threat Horizons Report, #11 (full version) that we just released (the official blog for #1 report, my unofficial blogs for #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9 and #10). My favorite quotes from the report follow below:…
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Use this AI chatbot prompt to create a password-exclusion list
Creating a custom password-exclusion list can help prevent employees from using passwords that are likely to be guessed. Learn from Specops Software on using AI to generate password dictionary for securing your organization’s credentials. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/use-this-ai-chatbot-prompt-to-create-a-password-exclusion-list/
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Neue Bedrohung für macOS: AmosStealer will eure Krypto-Wallets
Gefährliche Malware AmosStealer greift Mac-Benutzer an: Passwörter und Krypto-Wallets jetzt vor Diebstahl schützen! First seen on tarnkappe.info Jump to article: tarnkappe.info/artikel/it-sicherheit/neue-bedrohung-fuer-macos-amosstealer-will-eure-krypto-wallets-308494.html
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IBM i Access Client Solutions Might Be Leaking Your Passwords
A potential security flaw in IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) has raised serious concerns about password leakage, leaving users vulnerable to exploitation. Research published yesterday by a vulnerability assessment team revealed that the *WINLOGON authentication feature in IBM ACS is questionably storing Windows credentials, potentially exposing plaintext passwords. This alarming discovery has prompted immediate…
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From Dream Jobs to Dangerous Passwords: Lazarus Group’s LinkedIn Attacks
Cybersecurity researcher Shusei Tomonaga from JPCERT/CC has issued a warning about LinkedIn being exploited as an initial infection First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/from-dream-jobs-to-dangerous-passwords-lazarus-groups-linkedin-attacks/
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Redline, Vidar and Raccoon Malware Stole 1 Billion Passwords in 2024
Specops 2025 Breached Password Report reveals over 1 billion passwords stolen by malware in the past year, exposing… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/redline-vidar-raccoon-malware-stole-1-billion-passwords-2024/
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OpenVPN Easy-rsa Vulnerability Allows Attacker to Bruteforce Private CA key
A significant security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2024-13454, has been discovered in the OpenVPN Easy-RSA tool, specifically affecting versions from 3.0.5 to 3.2.0 that utilize OpenSSL 3. This flaw pertains to the incorrect encryption of password-protected Certificate Authority (CA) private keys when using the easyrsa build-ca command. Instead of employing the secureaes-256-cbccipher as intended, Easy-RSA incorrectly defaults to…
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Ridding your network of NTLM
Tags: attack, authentication, cloud, crowdstrike, cve, email, encryption, exploit, group, hacker, ibm, Internet, jobs, malicious, microsoft, network, ntlm, password, service, technology, tool, update, vulnerability, windowsMicrosoft has hinted at a possible end to NTLM a few times, but with quite a few Windows 95 or 98 in use that do not support the alternative, Kerberos, it won’t be an easy job to do. There is the option to disable NTLM when using Azure Active Directory but that may not always…
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Fintech Bill Pay Platform >>Willow Pays<< Exposes Over 240,000 Records
Security researcher discovers a non-password-protected database containing over 240,000 records belonging to US-based FinTech bill payment platform Willow… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fintech-bill-pay-willow-pays-exposes-240000-records/
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Darknet: Konfigurationen und VPN-Passwörter von Fortinet-Geräten aufgetaucht
Vollständige Konfigurationsdateien mit VPN-Passwörtern im Klartext: Eine Gruppe verschenkt diese Daten im Darknet. heise security liegt der Datensatz vor. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Darknet-Konfigurationen-und-VPN-Passwoerter-von-Fortinet-Geraeten-aufgetaucht-10244015.html
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1Password’s Trelica Buy Part of Broader Shadow IT Play
The acquisition accelerates 1Password’s ongoing efforts to expand the role of the password manager with secure SaaS management. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/identity-access-management-security/1password-trelica-buy-shadow-it-play
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Passwort Folge 23: Schnitzeljagd um ein Linux-Bootkit
Sicherheitsforscher finden zufällig die Malware “Bootkitty” und analysieren sie. Was kann sie und wer steckt dahinter? Christopher und Sylvester rätseln mit. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Passwort-Folge-23-Schnitzeljagd-um-ein-Linux-Bootkit-10236522.html
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Fortinet confirms zero-day flaw used in attacks against its firewalls
Fortinet has confirmed the existence of a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in specific versions of FortiOS firewalls and FortiProxy secure web gateways. The flaw has been exploited in the wild since early December in what appears to be an indiscriminate and widespread campaign, according to cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf.The fix for this zero-day is part…
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Beware cybersecurity tech that’s past its prime, 5 areas to check or retire
Tags: access, advisory, ai, antivirus, attack, authentication, breach, bug-bounty, ciso, cloud, control, credentials, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, defense, detection, encryption, endpoint, firewall, Hardware, network, password, penetration-testing, risk, router, siem, software, strategy, switch, threat, tool, vpn, vulnerability, waf, zero-trustCybersecurity leaders can choose from an ever-expanding list of digital tools to help them ward off attacks and, based on market projections, they’re implementing plenty of those options.Gartner predicts a 15% increase in cybersecurity spending for 2025, with global expenditures expected to reach $212 billion in the upcoming year. The research and consulting firm says…
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Stolen Path of Exile 2 admin account used to hack player accounts
Path of Exile 2 developers confirmed that a hacked admin account allowed a threat actor to change the password and access at least 66 accounts, finally explaining how PoE 2 accounts have been breached since November. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stolen-path-of-exile-2-admin-account-used-to-hack-player-accounts/
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Bitwarden vs 1Password: Battle of the Best Who Wins?
Tags: passwordBitwarden and 1Password are two of the top password managers. Find out which password manager is the best for you using this comprehensive comparison. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/bitwarden-vs-1password/
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Hackers Exploiting YouTube to Spread Malware That Steals Browser Data
Malware actors leverage popular platforms like YouTube and social media to distribute fake installers. Reputable file hosting services are abused to host malware and make detection challenging. Password protection and encoding techniques further complicate analysis and evade early sandbox detection. Once a system is compromised, malware can steal sensitive data from web browsers by exploiting…
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New Mirai botnet targets industrial routers
Tags: access, attack, botnet, cctv, china, credentials, cve, cybercrime, data, ddos, exploit, germany, network, password, remote-code-execution, router, russia, update, vulnerability, zero-dayAccording to security analysis, the Gayfemboy botnet, based on the notorious Mirai malware, is currently spreading around the world. Researchers from Chainxin X Lab found that cybercriminals have been using the botnet since November 2024 to attack previously unknown vulnerabilities. The botnet’s preferred targets include Four-Faith and Neterbit routers or smart home devices.Experts from VulnCheck reported at the end of…
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UN agency’s job application database breached, 42,000 records stolen
Tags: access, attack, breach, communications, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, finance, international, jobs, password, sans, security-incident, tactics, threatThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on Tuesday said that it is “actively investigating reports of a potential information security incident allegedly linked to a threat actor known for targeting international organizations,” and has initially concluded that “approximately 42,000 recruitment application data records from April 2016 to July 2024” were stolen.In its initial statement, the…
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Six Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Brand Experiences
Six Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Brand Experiences madhav Wed, 01/08/2025 – 12:38 Business success relies on balancing positive brand experiences and maintaining consumer trust. Consumers want efficiency”, 2024 research from Thales found that 22% of consumers will give up after less than a minute if they’re having a frustrating customer experience”, but they…
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Hackers Brute Force Your Passwords?
Cybercrimes have always existed as a result of internet usage in our society. Traversing the wide web, hackers are trying to exploit any nooks and crannies in the system. While many new types of crimes are arising on the internet, brute-force attacks are still the most common. Based on recent research, they have grown from…
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Meet PhishWP The New WordPress Plugin That’s Turning Legit Sites into Phishing Traps
One morning, you decide to make a purchase from a seemingly reputable online store. The website displays a familiar checkout interface resembling Stripe’s payment process. You enter your payment details, feeling confident in the website’s legitimacy: Credit card number Expiration date CVV Billing address You even enter a one-time password (OTP) sent to your phone,……