Are you a Facebook user? If you are, it may be time to change your password! KrebsOnSecurity recently reported that it found hundreds of millions of Facebook user account names and passwords stored in plain text and searchable by more than twenty-thousand Facebook employees. At present, there is no official count, but Facebook says the total … [Read more...] about Millions Of Facebook Usernames And Passwords Stored By Accident
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Microsoft Account Email Phishing Attempt Looks Legitimate
Researchers have discovered a pair of nasty phishing campaigns that are making use of Microsoft's Azure Blob Storage in a bid to steal the recipient's Microsoft and Outlook account credentials. Both campaigns are noteworthy in that they utilize well-constructed landing pages that have SSL certificates and a windows.net domain, which combine to … [Read more...] about Microsoft Account Email Phishing Attempt Looks Legitimate
Malware Stealing Usernames And Passwords At Alarming Rates
Much discussion has been had about the fact that hackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and their methods ever-increasing in their complexity. While that's certainly true, more complex isn't always better. Take, for example, the malware called Separ, which is a credential-siphoning bit of code, first detected in late … [Read more...] about Malware Stealing Usernames And Passwords At Alarming Rates
5 Steps to the Best Password in 10 Minutes
In today’s world of data breeches and security leaks, it’s important to protect your accounts with a strong password. While nothing is 100% safe, it’s important for people to learn how to create and maintain strong levels of protection for their accounts and data. When it comes to creating a strong password, IT professionals offer tips and tricks … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to the Best Password in 10 Minutes