Tag #Password Security

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Password Recycling Enables Large-Scale Account Hacks

Reusing similar passwords, even with minor alterations, allows hackers to easily access multiple online accounts via credential stuffing and password derivation attacks, impacting millions of users.

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Gmail Security Alert: 37% of Intrusions Caused by Stolen Credentials

Google confirms a 37% increase in successful Gmail intrusions due to stolen credentials via infostealer malware; they urge users to upgrade security with passkeys, strong passwords, and enhanced two-factor authentication to protect against AI-related hacking risks.

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Qantas Data Breach Exposes Weakness in Password Security

A significant cyber incident at Qantas, potentially affecting six million customers, highlights the widespread problem of weak passwords and inadequate MFA, exploited by ransomware groups like Scattered Spider.

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Passkeys Essential as AI-Powered Phishing Attacks Rise

Microsoft and Google are encouraging users to adopt passkeys to enhance security against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered phishing attacks, which utilize generative AI tools to create realistic replicas of legitimate login pages, bypassing traditional 2FA.

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Massive Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Credentials

A massive data breach exposed over 16 billion user credentials from platforms including Apple, Google, Facebook, and others, raising concerns about the security of online services and the effectiveness of current cybersecurity measures.

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Adidas and UK Legal Aid Data Breaches Expose Millions

Recent cyberattacks targeted Adidas, exposing customer service contact information, and the UK legal aid system, compromising hundreds of thousands of applicants' data since 2010, underscoring the persistent threat of data breaches.

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Surge in Amazon Password Attacks Highlights Weak Security Practices

Hackers are impersonating Amazon via malicious messages to steal user passwords and access accounts, highlighting the risks of weak password security and the urgent need for stronger password practices and multi-factor authentication.

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Scanception: QR Code Phishing Campaign Targets Smartphones

The Scanception password hacking campaign uses QR code phishing within four-page PDFs to redirect users to malicious sites, bypassing email security and targeting various sectors across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

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Massive Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Records, Urgent Security Warning Issued

A massive data breach exposed over 16 billion records from 30 databases, impacting popular children's games (Roblox, Discord), major platforms (Facebook, Google, Instagram), and government websites; experts urge immediate password changes and two-factor authentication.

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16 Billion Login Records Exposed in Massive Data Breach

Researchers found 30 datasets totaling 16 billion login records, briefly exposed online due to poor data storage, potentially impacting Facebook, Apple, and Google users; experts advise password changes and multi-factor authentication.

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Google Urges Gmail Password Change Amidst Rising Email Attacks

Google urges its 2 billion users to replace their Gmail passwords with passkeys due to a rise in email attacks targeting 61% of U.S. consumers, highlighting the vulnerability of passwords and promoting a more secure authentication method.

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Weak Passwords Leave Millions Vulnerable to Hacking

A Forbes Advisor survey found that 46% of Americans had their passwords stolen in the last year due to weak passwords, such as "admin," "password," or sequential numbers, highlighting the need for stronger password practices to avoid hacking.

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