Hackers Breached Colonial Pipeline Using Compromised Password
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: The hack that took down the largest fuel pipeline in the U.S. and led to shortages across the East Coast was the result of a single compromised password, according to a cybersecurity consultant who.....»»
Hackers expose flaw in Kia"s dealer portal that would have put millions of vehicles at risk
A report issued by the group said millions of Kia's connected vehicles were at risk of remote control by bad actors......»»
Meta pays the price for storing hundreds of millions of passwords in plaintext
Company failed to follow one of the most sacrosanct rules for password storage. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Officials in Ireland have fined Meta $101 million for storing hundreds of millions of user passwords in plain.....»»
SpyCloud Connect delivers automated remediation of compromised identities
SpyCloud released new hosted automation solution, SpyCloud Connect, which delivers custom-built automation workflows to Information Security (InfoSec) and Security Operations (SecOps) teams. The solution enables rapid automation of SpyCloud’s suite.....»»
You can officially no longer share your Disney+ account without paying extra
As it rolls out its crackdown on password sharing, Disney+ has officially launched a new paid sharing program in the United States and additional markets. This means you can officially no longer share your Disney+ account with someone outside of your.....»»
The crackdown on Disney+ password sharing has begun!
Disney has announced that they are essentially putting an end to password sharing for Disney+, so here’s what you need to know. The post The crackdown on Disney+ password sharing has begun! appeared first on Phandroid. Sharing passwords.....»»
NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules
Proposed guidelines aim to inject badly needed common sense into password hygiene. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the federal body that sets technology standards.....»»
KELA Identity Guard detects and intercepts compromised assets
KELA launched Identity Guard, the first line of defense to help combat the #1 cause of data breaches – compromised corporate assets and identities. Identity Guard is a critical module of KELA’s threat intelligence platform, already in use.....»»
Hackers are leveraging pirated games to spread malware
There's been a rise in fake CAPTCHA tests that are tricking users looking for pirated PC games into installing malware......»»
Apple’s Passwords app needs one key feature for me to ditch 1Password
I’ve been a longtime 1Password user who kept wishing Apple made its own password manager app. Apple had one in iOS on iPhone, which synced … The post Apple’s Passwords app needs one key feature for me to ditch 1Password appeared fir.....»»
Life imitates xkcd comic as Florida gang beats crypto password from retiree
Group staged home invasions to steal cryptocurrency. Enlarge / Sometimes this is all you need. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Image) Remy Ra St. Felix spent April 11, 2023, on a quiet street in a rented BMW X5, staking o.....»»
Plant pathogen battle: A tomato protein"s dual role in defense and susceptibility
Tomatoes, a staple crop worldwide, are increasingly threatened by biotic stressors such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria, with the effects worsening under climate change. These challenges lead to reduced yields and compromised nutritional quality, hig.....»»
How to password protect a Word document
You can password protect any Word document in just a few steps. Here's how to do it quick and easily......»»
Massive China-state IoT botnet went undetected for four years—until now
75% of infected devices were located in homes and offices in North America and Europe. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The FBI has dismantled a massive network of compromised devices that Chinese state-sponsored hackers.....»»
Hackers breaching construction firms via specialized accounting software
Firms in the construction industry are getting breached by hackers via internet-exposed servers running Foundation accounting software, Huntress researchers are warning. “We’re seeing active intrusions among plumbing, HVAC, concrete, and.....»»
Ghost: Criminal communication platform compromised, dismantled by international law enforcement
Another encrypted communication platform used by criminals has been dismantled and its alleged mastermind arrested, the Australian Federal Police has announced on Tuesday. “AFP Operation Kraken charged a NSW man, aged 32, for creating and admin.....»»
7 most anticipated TV shows of fall 2024, ranked
Television has several hotly anticipated shows in the pipeline this fall, from mobster stories with a superhero twist to thrillers from Oscar-winning auteurs......»»
Don’t trust that Google sign-in — how hackers are swiping passwords in Chrome
Hackers are using a new method to steal your Google password, and it happens from the official sign-in page......»»
Pipeline explosion near Houston erupts in a towering flame, forcing evacuations
Pipeline explosion near Houston erupts in a towering flame, forcing evacuations.....»»
Today’s release of macOS Sequoia brings 70+ new security fixes
macOS Sequoia has officially launched with new features and improvements such as window tiling, iPhone Mirroring, the new Password app, and more. But under the hood, Apple delivered a staggering amount of patched bugs/vulnerabilities to Mac users. Th.....»»
NordPass vs. Proton Pass: best free and low-cost password manager
I went hands-on with NordPass and Proton Pass, two of the best password managers, comparing features and costs to help you make the right choice......»»