Tag: passwords

Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users

October 11, 2024

The Internet Archive’s “Wayback Machine” experienced a significant data breach, compromising a user authentication database with 31 million unique records. According to Bleeping Computer* the breach became public when visitors to archive.org saw a JavaScript alert from the hacker, mentioning the breach and referencing the “Have I Been Pwned” (HIBP) service. Troy Hunt, the creator … More Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users

The murky world of password leaks – and how to check if you’ve been hit

June 4, 2024

Password leaks are increasingly common and figuring out whether the keys to your own kingdom have been exposed might be tricky – unless you know where to look Recently, I came across a report detailing “the mother of all breaches” – or to be more exact, the leak of a vast compilation of data that was … More The murky world of password leaks – and how to check if you’ve been hit

How often should you change your passwords?

April 3, 2024

Answering this question is not as straightforward as it seems. Here’s what you should consider when it comes to keeping your accounts safe. Much has been made over the past few years about the growing potential in passwordless authentication and passkeys. Thanks to the near-ubiquity of smartphone-based facial recognition, the ability to log into your favorite apps or … More How often should you change your passwords?

TeamViewer abused to breach networks in new ransomware attacks

January 19, 2024

Ransomware actors are again using TeamViewer to gain initial access to organization endpoints and attempt to deploy encryptors based on the leaked LockBit ransomware builder. TeamViewer is a legitimate remote access tool used extensively in the enterprise world, valued for its simplicity and capabilities. Unfortunately, according to Bleeping Computer, the tool is also cherished by … More TeamViewer abused to breach networks in new ransomware attacks