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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.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotJun 5th, 2021

Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown starts in September, for real this time

Disney’s plan to enforce a Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown feels like Marvel’s Blade reboot. Both were confirmed quite a while ago, but we keep seeing … The post Disney Plus password-sharing crackdown starts in September, for.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Disney+ will finally start cracking down on password sharing next month

Disney+ is finally about to begin rolling out its password sharing crackdown “in earnest,” according to Disney CEO Bob Iger. This change has been a long time in the making, with Disney first detailing its plans one year ago. It comes after Netfli.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Disney’s password-sharing crackdown goes big in September

Disney's CEO said the company would expand its crackdown on login sharing starting in September......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Roundcube flaws allow easy email account compromise (CVE-2024-42009, CVE-2024-42008)

Two cross-site scripting vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42009, CVE-2024-42008) affecting Roundcube could be exploited by attackers to steal users’ emails and contacts, email password, and send emails from their account. About the vulnerabilities Rou.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 7th, 2024

Proton Pass review: a privacy-first, open-source password manager

I reviewed Proton Pass, an open-source password manager with free and low-cost paid tiers that puts privacy first......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Mac and Windows users infected by software updates delivered over hacked ISP

DNS poisoning attack worked even when targets used DNS from Google and Cloudflare. Enlarge (credit: Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker) Hackers delivered malware to Windows and Mac users by compromising th.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Hacked ISP infects users receiving unsecure software updates

DNS poisoning attack worked even when targets used DNS from Google and Cloudflare. Enlarge (credit: Marco Verch Professional Photographer and Speaker) Hackers delivered malware to Windows and Mac users by compromising th.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Chinese hackers hijacked an ISP software update to spread malware

StormBamboo used DNS poisoning to successfully attack organizations using insecure updates......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

Chinese hackers compromised an ISP to deliver malicious software updates

APT StormBamboo compromised a undisclosed internet service provider (ISP) to poison DNS queries and thus deliver malware to target organizations, Volexity researchers have shared. Malware delivery via automatic software updates StormBamboo (aka Evasi.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsAug 5th, 2024

NordPass review: a free password manager with premium support

I reviewed NordPass, the password manager from the makers of the popular NordVPN, to check its quality and value on multiple devices......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024

Who are the two major hackers Russia just received in a prisoner swap?

Both men committed major financial crimes—and had powerful friends. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As part of today’s blockbuster prisoner swap between the US and Russia, which freed the journalist Evan Gershkovich a.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 2nd, 2024

Hackers exploit VMware vulnerability that gives them hypervisor admin

Create new group called "ESX Admins" and ESXi automatically gives it admin rights. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Microsoft is urging users of VMware’s ESXi hypervisor to take immediate action to ward off ongoing attac.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

Hackers can now even use your PC’s HDMI cable to steal data

Hackers have found a new use for AI to get their hands on critical data using leaked electromagnetic radiation fro your HDMI cable......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 29th, 2024

CrowdStrike gets hit with some more bad news

CrowdStrike announces that hackers claim to have some of the company's sensitive information on the hackers it tracks......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 26th, 2024

Chrome will now prompt some users to send passwords for suspicious files

Google says passwords and files will be deleted shortly after they are deep-scanned. (credit: Chrome) Google is redesigning Chrome malware detections to include password-protected executable files that users can upload f.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

How to Factory Reset iPhone without Password or Apple ID

Life is unpredictable, and sometimes you might find yourself with a locked iPhone and no hope of recovery due to a lost password. Here's how to factory reset an iPhone without a password by using the Tenorshare 4uKey One-Click Password Unlocker.How t.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJul 25th, 2024

Security Bite: North Korean hackers impersonate job recruiters to target Mac users with updated BeaverTail malware

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art App.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 23rd, 2024

Firms hit by huge IT outage warned to be wary of scammers

Firms impacted by the recent global IT outage are being warned to be wary of scammers and hackers looking to take advantage of the situation......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 22nd, 2024

Netflix growth slows as platform cracks down on password sharing

It’s been a while since Netflix began cracking down on password sharing, so that only people in the same location can share a Netflix account. Although the platform has continued to grow despite this, the number of new subscribers has been falling.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Cisco fixes critical flaws in Secure Email Gateway and SSM On-Prem (CVE-2024-20401, CVE-2024-20419)

Cisco has fixed two critical vulnerabilities that may allow attackers to overwrite files on its Secure Email Gateways (CVE-2024-20401) and change the password of any user on its Smart Software Manager On-Prem license servers (CVE-2024-20419). Neither.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJul 18th, 2024