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Traditionally, we’ve used passwords as the primary method for authentication, but they come with their own set of drawbacks. Security breaches are a common issue, and it can be challenging to remember complex passwords, especially when multiple accounts require different ones. A more recent and secure way to log into accounts is passwordless authentication. With […]
Over the years, passwords have posed a significant risk to enterprises. The Verizon 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that nearly 50% of data breaches are a result of stolen credentials. This widespread abuse of credentials has generated increased interest in passwordless authentication. Providers such as Google, Microsoft, and Apple have attempted to develop solutions […]
Developing or using web-based software requires critical consideration of web application security due to the increasing number of online threats. Therefore, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that web applications are secure and safeguarded against potential vulnerabilities. Unfortunately, many developers tend to neglect web application security, making it an afterthought, and failing to […]
Infamous North-Korean threat group APT37 has upgraded its arsenal of attacks with a new Remote Access Trojan, that is attacking targets on Windows and mobile devices. source: Ahnlab The group, known for malicious attacks such as RedEyes or ScarCruft, is based in North-Korean and believed to be supported by the North-Korean state. AhnLab Security Emergency […]
In the past seven months, users of the Tor network may have experienced issues connecting to sites through the network. Issues may have included slow connections while connected to Tor, but also that sites did not load at all. A blog post on the official Tor blog provides insights on the ongoing attack on Tor. […]
With the recent security breaches involving LastPass and Norton Password Manager, it’s understandable that people are wary about keeping their passwords in the cloud. That’s why there’s been a rise in the popularity of password management solutions that store passwords locally, like KeePass, which is free and open-source. However, there’s a potential flaw in KeePass […]
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to creating a password, I like for it to be strong, secure, and unique. For years I used the same password for everything to avoid forgetting it. As tempting as it may be to use the same password for all your apps, you’re always advised to […]
Password manager 1Password plans to become the first major password management service that does not require passwords for unlocking user password databases. The company’s answer to passwords is passkey, a technology that has picked up speed in recent time with the addition of support in multiple popular operating systems. While 1Password users may already sign-in […]
Reddit disclosed a security breach today on the site stating that a malicious actor managed to gain access to internal servers. The company became aware of a phishing campaign that targeted Reddit employees specifically on February 5, 2023. The campaign used “plausible sounding prompts” to get employees of the site to a phishing website that […]
KeePass 2.53.1 is a new update for the password manager that addresses a potential vulnerability in the application. Last week, word about a vulnerability in the password manager spread online. Reported by the Federal Cyber Emergency Team of Belgium, it revolved around the application’s trigger mechanism. Using a specific trigger, an attacker could export the […]