August 7, 2017 Cerber Ransomware Now Steals Bitcoin Data 2 min read - A Cerber ransomware update adds new exploits, which allows it to steal wallet files. It then tries to steal saved passwords from browsers.
Identity & Access July 25, 2017 Administrator Credentials: A Security Breach Waiting to Happen 2 min read - If access is not properly secured, cybercriminals can use weak administrator credentials to take control over corporate networks.
June 26, 2017 Forgot Password? Man-in-the-Middle Attack Can Perform a Password Reset, Researchers Warn 2 min read - Many high-profile online services are vulnerable to a new type of attack that could enable fraudsters to intercept password reset requests.
Identity & Access June 7, 2017 The New NIST Digital Identity Guidelines and What They Mean to You 2 min read - With the most recent draft of its Digital Identity Guidelines, NIST revised many of its federal recommendations regarding passwords and access management.
May 16, 2017 Study: Users Cleaning Up Password Security Habits 2 min read - Upon analyzing a massive password dump, Duo Labs concluded that users are slowly but surely adopting recommended password security best practices.
May 4, 2017 The Password Problem: Poor Cyber Hygiene Letting Cybercriminals Clean Up 2 min read - The continued reuse of weak credentials within the enterprise has allowed fraudsters to clean up their acts. World Password Day reminds us to do the same.
Identity & Access April 14, 2017 Episode 007: One Small Sticky Note on a Password Wall, One Giant Leap for Security 3 min read - If you're writing down your passwords on adhesive notes or in a journal, you might need a refresher on password security best practices.
April 4, 2017 Security Professionals Leave Social Media Accounts Vulnerable, Survey Reveals 2 min read - Security professionals who fail to secure their social media accounts create openings for cybercriminals to access more critical, work-related data.
March 6, 2017 DblTek GoIP GSM Gateways Have a Backdoor Password 2 min read - DblTek GSM gateways have a hidden backdoor password that allows root shell access. How can users protect themselves from this vulnerability?
Fraud Protection February 16, 2017 It’s Time for Users to Pony Up and Quit Reusing Passwords 4 min read - By reusing passwords across multiple services, users make it easier for cybercriminals to breach all their accounts, not to mention company databases.