With passkeys poised for prime time, passwords seem passé. What are the main benefits of ditching one in favor of the other? Chances are good that many of us have had enough of passwords. In a world where we have to manage access for scores of online accounts, passwords no longer seem fit for purpose. Many … More Passwords out, passkeys in: are you ready to make the switch?
According to Bleeping Computer*, More than 101,000 ChatGPT user accounts have been stolen by information-stealing malware over the past year, according to dark web marketplace data. Cyberintelligence firm Group-IB reports having identified over a hundred thousand info-stealer logs on various underground websites containing ChatGPT accounts, with the peak observed in May 2023, when threat actors … More Over 100,000 ChatGPT accounts stolen via info-stealing malware
From bogus free trips to fake rental homes, here are some of the most common online threats you should look out for both before and during your travels. As the mercury rises and we look forward to vacationing in sunnier climbs, it’s also time to keep one eye peeled for internet scams and cyberthreats. Travel … More Going on vacation soon? Stay one step ahead of travel scammers
According to Bleeping Computer*, a malware campaign is using fake OnlyFans content and adult lures to install a remote access trojan known as ‘DcRAT,’ allowing threat actors to steal data and credentials or deploy ransomware on the infected device. The new campaign discovered by eSentire has been underway since January 2023, spreading ZIP files that … More Hackers use fake OnlyFans pics to drop info-stealing malware
The BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware gang is behind a February cyberattack on Reddit, where the threat actors claim to have stolen 80GB of data from the company. On February 9th, Reddit disclosed that its systems were hacked* on February 5th after an employee fell victim to a phishing attack. This phishing attack allowed the threat actors … More Reddit hackers threaten to leak data stolen in February breach
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