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European Central Bank hacked
The European Central Bank (the ECB) announced on Thursday the 24th of July that its website was the victim of a cyber-attack resulting in …
Hacker steals login credentials of Bitdefender business users, attempts blackmail
A hacker extracted customer log-in credentials from a server owned by Bitdefender that hosted the cloud-based management dashboards for its small and medium-size business …
File sync services provide covert way to control hacked computers
File synchronization services, used to accommodate roaming employees inside organizations, can also be a weak point that attackers could exploit to remain undetected inside …
Venom VM bug called “perfect” for NSA, or for stealing bitcoins and passwords
The just-patched critical vulnerability in widely used virtualization software is an ideal exploitation target for state-sponsored spies and criminals alike fishing for passwords, cryptography …
Manage your passwords for free with Norton Identity Safe
As I’ve said many times before, a password manager is an absolutely essential tool. That’s why I routinely share deals on products like LastPass …
Many password strength meters are downright WEAK, say researchers
Website password strength meters, like a spouse asked to assess your haircut or outfit, often tell you only what you want to hear. That’s …
Microsoft wants to kill passwords with biometric authentication in Windows 10
Microsoft is out to kill passwords by providing an option to log in to its upcoming Windows 10 OS, applications and Web services via …
Why Yahoo’s new on-demand password system is no two-factor authentication killer
In an effort to simplify authentication for its services, Yahoo has introduced a new mechanism that allows users to log in with temporary passwords …
Serious bug in fully patched Internet Explorer puts user credentials at risk
A vulnerability in fully patched versions of Internet Explorer allows attackers to steal login credentials and inject malicious content into users’ browsing sessions. Microsoft …
Bulk Reef Supply website compromised, credit cards at risk
Saltwater aquarium supplies seller Bulk Reef Supply announced that its website was compromised for about six months, and the company is notifying an undisclosed …
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