#HackerAwareness

Teen serial swatter-for-hire busted, pleads guilty, could face 20 years

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November 17, 2024 at 07:42PM A teenager, Alan Filion, pleaded guilty to making over 375 fake threats, known as “swatting.” Facing up to 20 years in prison, he conducted these calls targeting institutions and individuals to extort money. Meanwhile, cybersecurity updates reveal ongoing vulnerabilities in Metabase and D-Link devices, alongside rising online scams tracked by … Read more

A Hacker’s Guide to Password Cracking

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November 7, 2024 at 07:42AM The article emphasizes the importance of strong password security to defend against hackers, who exploit weak, commonly used passwords. It discusses the risks of password reuse and suggests adopting longer passphrases, implementing multi-factor authentication, and enforcing strong password policies to enhance organizational security. Users should be educated on best practices. … Read more