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Dashlane Brute-Force Attack Leads to Limited Encrypted Vault Downloads

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Dashlane Brute-Force Attack Leads to Limited Encrypted Vault Downloads 2026-06-02 at 11:12 By Eduard Kovacs Dashlane’s security systems automatically locked accounts to protect them against the hacking attempts. The post Dashlane Brute-Force Attack Leads to Limited Encrypted Vault Downloads appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Brute-force attack triggers Dashlane account lockouts

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Brute-force attack triggers Dashlane account lockouts 2026-06-01 at 16:49 By Sinisa Markovic Password manager Dashlane has confirmed that a brute-force attack targeting user accounts triggered temporary account suspensions and authentication issues. The company first acknowledged the incident on May 31 after users reported receiving account suspension emails and experiencing login problems. “Your account has been

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Passwords are where PCI DSS compliance often breaks down

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Passwords are where PCI DSS compliance often breaks down 2026-01-08 at 07:36 By Sinisa Markovic Most PCI DSS failures do not start with malware or a targeted attack. They start with everyday behavior. Reused passwords. Credentials stored in spreadsheets. Shared logins are passed around during busy periods. For CISOs, password hygiene remains one of the

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Product showcase: RoboForm password manager for iOS

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Product showcase: RoboForm password manager for iOS 2025-12-30 at 08:41 By Anamarija Pogorelec RoboForm is a password manager that helps users store and manage login credentials, identities, and other sensitive information in one place. The app is available on macOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. It uses AES-256-bit encryption and a master password to protect stored

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What types of compliance should your password manager support?

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What types of compliance should your password manager support? 2025-12-15 at 07:49 By Sinisa Markovic Lost credentials and weak authentication controls still sit at the center of many security incidents. IT leaders and CISOs know this problem well. They also know that regulators watch how organizations protect passwords, track access, and document security decisions. That

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How to tell if your password manager meets HIPAA expectations

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How to tell if your password manager meets HIPAA expectations 2025-12-08 at 08:03 By Sinisa Markovic Most healthcare organizations focus on encryption, network monitoring, and phishing prevention, although one simple source of risk still slips through the cracks. Password management continues to open doors for attackers more often than leaders expect. Weak, reused, or shared

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Is your password manager truly GDPR compliant?

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Is your password manager truly GDPR compliant? 2025-11-20 at 08:34 By Sinisa Markovic Passwords sit at the core of every critical system, but many organizations still overlook how fragile their password workflows can be. When something goes wrong, security teams rush to uncover who had access, how those passwords were stored and whether sensitive data

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Product showcase: Proton Pass, a password manager with identity protection

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Product showcase: Proton Pass, a password manager with identity protection 2025-11-19 at 07:02 By Help Net Security Managing passwords can be a real headache, and it’s still common to fall back on reusing them or storing them in a browser without much protection. Proton Pass, built by the Swiss company Proton AG (the team behind

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Password Managers Vulnerable to Data Theft via Clickjacking

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Password Managers Vulnerable to Data Theft via Clickjacking 2025-08-21 at 15:18 By Eduard Kovacs A researcher has tested nearly a dozen password managers and found that they were all vulnerable to clickjacking attacks. The post Password Managers Vulnerable to Data Theft via Clickjacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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CISA: Use Signal or other secure communications app

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CISA: Use Signal or other secure communications app 2024-12-20 at 14:57 By Zeljka Zorz In the wake of the widespread compromise of US telecom giants’ networks by Chinese hackers and the FBI advising Americans to use end-to-end encrypted communications, CISA is advising “highly targeted individuals” – senior government officials and politicians – to lock down

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Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy

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Open-source and free Android password managers that prioritize your privacy 2024-11-19 at 06:47 By Anamarija Pogorelec We’re often told to use strong, unique passwords, especially for important accounts like email, banking, and social media. However, managing different passwords for numerous accounts can be challenging. Password managers simplify this by securely storing all your passwords so

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How to use the Apple Passwords app

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How to use the Apple Passwords app 2024-10-03 at 07:01 By Anamarija Pogorelec The latest Apple OS updates (iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia) have introduced a standalone Passwords app, to make users’ passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes easily accessible. You can access the Passwords app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision

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Apple releases iOS 18, with security and privacy improvements

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Apple releases iOS 18, with security and privacy improvements 2024-09-17 at 15:46 By Zeljka Zorz Apple has launched iOS 18, the latest significant iteration of the operating system powering its iPhones. Along with many new features and welcome customization options, iOS 18 brings several changes for improving users’ security and privacy. A standalone Passwords app

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Uniqkey Raises €5.35 Million for Business Password Management Solutions

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Uniqkey Raises €5.35 Million for Business Password Management Solutions 2024-08-29 at 15:16 By Ionut Arghire European password management startup Uniqkey has raised €5.35 million (~$5.9 million) from BackingMinds. The post Uniqkey Raises €5.35 Million for Business Password Management Solutions appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek RSS Feed View Original Source

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Critical 1Password flaws may allow hackers to snatch your passwords (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218)

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Critical 1Password flaws may allow hackers to snatch your passwords (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218) 2024-08-09 at 15:31 By Zeljka Zorz Two vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-42219, CVE-2024-42218) affecting the macOS version of the popular 1Password password manager could allow malware to steal secrets stored in the software’s vaults and obtain the account unlock key, AgileBits has confirmed. Discovered by the

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What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important?

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What is multi-factor authentication (MFA), and why is it important? 2024-04-23 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Setting up MFA can seem daunting for consumers just beginning to clean up their security postures. In this Help Net Security video, Larry Kinkaid, Manager, Cybersecurity Consulting at BARR Advisory, shares tips for consumers who need simple, accessible

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LastPass users targeted by vishing attackers

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LastPass users targeted by vishing attackers 2024-04-19 at 13:01 By Zeljka Zorz The CryptoChameleon phishing kit is being leveraged by vishing attackers looking to trick LastPass users into sharing their master password. “Initially, we learned of a new parked domain (help-lastpass[.]com) and immediately marked the website for monitoring should it go live and start serving

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LassPass is not LastPass: Fraudulent app on Apple App Store

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LassPass is not LastPass: Fraudulent app on Apple App Store 2024-02-08 at 17:02 By Zeljka Zorz A fraudulent app named “LassPass Password Manager” that mimics the legitimate LastPass mobile app can currently be found on Apple’s App Store, the password manager maker is warning. The fraudulent app on Apple’s App Store “The app in question

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How global password practices are changing

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How global password practices are changing 06/11/2023 at 09:33 By Help Net Security Password health and hygiene improved globally over the past year, reducing the risk of account takeover for consumers and businesses, according to Dashlane. Password reuse remains prevalent, however, leaving user accounts particularly vulnerable to password-spraying attacks if they’re not protected by strong

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Anticipating the benefits of a passwordless tomorrow

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Anticipating the benefits of a passwordless tomorrow 17/10/2023 at 06:02 By Help Net Security Businesses are actively moving to eradicate passwords from employees’ lives, with 89% of IT leaders expecting passwords to represent less than a quarter of their organization’s logins within five years or less, according to a FIDO Alliance and LastPass report. Moving

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