Credential abuse stories - Page 2
Countering the rise of credential-based attacks
Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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By implementing behavioural analytics and smart password practices, security teams can thwart credential-based attacks across the organisation.
Attivo Networks launches credential-cloaking tool to deter data thieves
Thu, 9th Sep 2021
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The tool is part of Attivo’s Endpoint Detection Net suite, and is aimed at enabling organisations to hide credentials from would-be attackers and their tools.
How a vantage point sees threats before they impact
Wed, 25th Nov 2020
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80% of data breaches involve compromised passwords, according to Verizon. Organisations must prioritize security measures. #CyberSecurity.
Thycotic rolls out SCIM Connector for expanded user access integration
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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Thycotic announces general availability of SCIM Connector 2.0, allowing expanded integrations between identity providers and Secret Server.
Online users giving out social media details too freely - Kaspersky
Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
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Kaspersky's Global Privacy Report 2018 reveals that 39.2% of users trade private data for increased safety, with many freely sharing social media details.
Gaming industry a rising target of cyber-attacks – Akamai
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
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Hackers have launched 12 billion credential stuffing attacks on gaming websites from Nov 2017 to Mar 2019, says Akamai's 2019 report.
CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.
Cyber criminals targeting the gaming industry at an alarming rate
Fri, 14th Jun 2019
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The gaming industry is becoming a prime target for cyber criminals, with 12 billion credential attacks in 17 months, says Akamai's new report.
SIM swapping: What is it and should you be worried?
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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Due to the growing reliance on mobile phones, SIM swapping is increasingly targeted as a way to take over a victim’s online accounts.
Google's new Chrome feature warns about compromised logins
Fri, 8th Feb 2019
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Google's new Chrome feature, Password Checkup, alerts users if their login details are compromised, enhancing security alongside Cross Account Protection.
Expert comment: What the Collection #2-5 data dump means for credential abuse
Mon, 4th Feb 2019
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TechDay spoke to experts and executives in the security industry about the data leak and the implications on phishing and credential stuffing.
Massive 2.2bil-username data dump leaked on dark web
Fri, 1st Feb 2019
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A colossal 2.2 billion unique usernames and passwords have surfaced on the dark web in the second major data dump in two weeks, rocking cybersecurity experts.
Credential theft industry booming in US, declining in Asia & EU
Wed, 10th Oct 2018
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New research reveals the US is ripe for harvest, but Blueliv says the declines in EU and Asia are almost definitely only temporary.
Mega users affected by credential stuffing attack; 15,000 affected
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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Data breach at Mega exposes 15,000 users' login details due to reused passwords and credential stuffing attacks.
Online businesses under siege from botnet DDoS attacks and credential abuse – report
Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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Attack traffic origination against from China and Russia combined was three times the number of attacks from the US.