A Proposed Solution to the Password Reuse Problem
A group of researchers proposed a new framework that would enable web services to share users' password hash data in an effort to reduce password reuse.
What Is Next-Generation Privileged Account Management?
Organizations need a privileged account management (PAM) solution that integrates seamlessly with the existing security environment — and helps security teams enforce least privilege policies.
Despite Major Data Breaches, Users’ Bad Password Security Habits Haven’t Improved
A recent report found that poor password security practices persist despite heightened awareness around data breaches.
New Fraud Statistics Show Rising Volume of Identity Theft
New fraud statistics from Cifas revealed a drop in overall fraud reports even as online identity theft rises.
Nearly Half of Organizations Targeted Again Within a Year of Suffering a ‘Significant’ Cyberattack, Report Reveals
Nearly half of organizations that suffered a "significant" cyberattack fell victim to bad actors again within a year's time, a recent security trends report revealed.
The Account Checker Knocking at Your Door
Hear that sound? It's not opportunity knocking — it's an account checker trying to access your site using stolen login credentials.
Gone Phishing: Don’t Fall for the Bait
Phishing attacks used to be the work of hobbyists, but now professional fraudsters are leveraging stolen credentials to compromise multiple accounts.
Credential-Stuffing Schemes Rely on Recycled Login Information
Credential-stuffing schemes rely on the widespread, irresponsible practice of using the same login credentials to access multiples accounts.
Attacker Demands $15,000 Ransom for Stolen Customer Credentials
A cybercriminal going by the name DetoxRansome claims to have stolen user credentials from Bitdefender and is now holding the information for ransom.
The Syrian Electronic Army Strikes Again: Over 1 Million Emails, Passwords Exposed
The Syrian Electronic Army gave Forbes and the rest of the Internet an ugly new reason to not use the same login information across multiple accounts.