November 21, 2024 at 01:24AM Japan’s National Consumer Affairs Center advises citizens to start “digital end of life planning” to ease the burden of managing digital legacies. It recommends steps like maintaining a list of subscriptions, ensuring account access for family, and using designated services to simplify the process for loved ones after death. **Meeting … Read more
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
November 4, 2024 at 10:56AM Weak and reused passwords pose a significant risk to online security, with 88% of services relying on them. To enhance security, organizations should adopt robust password policies, utilize tools like password auditors and managers, implement multi-factor authentication, and prioritize user education and awareness to build a stronger defense against cyber … Read more
October 11, 2024 at 07:39AM Threat actors use hybrid password attacks, combining techniques like brute force and dictionary methods to enhance their effectiveness in stealing credentials. To defend against these attacks, organizations should implement multi-factor authentication, require longer passwords, prevent weak patterns, and audit for compromised passwords through tools like Specops Password Policy. ### Meeting … Read more
October 9, 2024 at 06:26PM The Internet Archive’s “Wayback Machine” experienced a data breach, exposing a user authentication database with 31 million records. The breach was confirmed after hacker alerts appeared on the site. The stolen data includes email addresses and hashed passwords. A DDoS attack was also reported, claimed by the BlackMeta group. ### … Read more
October 5, 2024 at 01:30AM Apple has released iOS and iPadOS updates addressing two security issues. One flaw could enable VoiceOver to read out a user’s passwords, impacting various iPhone and iPad models. Another vulnerability allowed capturing audio before the microphone indicator is on. Users are urged to update to iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 … Read more
September 27, 2024 at 10:21AM Meta was fined over $100 million by the EU privacy regulator for a security breach involving Facebook users’ passwords. The Irish Data Protection Commission investigated after Meta notified them of the breach, where some passwords were stored in plain text. This is the latest in a series of hefty fines … Read more
September 23, 2024 at 08:09AM A major IT hardware manufacturer faced backlash over a recent security update imposing a 32-character limit on passwords. The company, CyberPower Systems, responded to customer complaints by doubling the limit to 64 characters. The change, initiated by a third-party auditor’s recommendation, will be implemented within two weeks. Experts debate the … Read more
September 19, 2024 at 12:00PM The article discusses the security risks associated with onboarding new employees and why they are attractive targets for cybercriminals. It highlights how hackers exploit new employees’ lack of familiarity and eagerness to make a positive impression. The article provides best practices for mitigating these risks, including implementing secure password distribution … Read more
September 17, 2024 at 03:45PM Hackers are using brute-force tactics to obtain passwords for highly privileged accounts on Foundation accounting servers, common in the construction industry, in order to infiltrate corporate networks. Based on the meeting notes, it appears that hackers are using brute force methods to crack passwords for important accounts on Foundation accounting … Read more