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Open-source password recovery utility Hashcat 7.0.0 released

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Open-source password recovery utility Hashcat 7.0.0 released 2025-08-04 at 08:10 By Anamarija Pogorelec Hashcat is an open-source password recovery tool that supports five attack modes and more than 300 highly optimized hashing algorithms. It runs on CPUs, GPUs, and other hardware accelerators across Linux, Windows, and macOS, and includes features for distributed password cracking at […]

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Why stolen credentials remain cybercriminals’ tool of choice

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Why stolen credentials remain cybercriminals’ tool of choice 2025-07-31 at 09:26 By Help Net Security It’s often the case that the simplest tools have the longest staying power, because they ultimately get the job done. Take duct tape, for example: it’s a sturdy household classic that wasn’t invented to be elegant or high tech. It

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Review: Passwork 7.0, self-hosted password manager for business

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Review: Passwork 7.0, self-hosted password manager for business 2025-07-17 at 13:09 By Help Net Security Over the years, the number of services we use has exploded, and so has the need to protect our credentials. Back in what I like to call “the age of innocence,” we scribbled passwords on paper or reused “password123” across

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Product showcase: Enzoic for Active Directory

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Product showcase: Enzoic for Active Directory 2025-07-16 at 08:19 By Help Net Security Enzoic for Active Directory is an easy-to-install plugin that integrates with Microsoft Active Directory (AD) to set, monitor, and remediate unsafe passwords and credentials. In essence, it serves as an always-on sentinel for AD, preventing users from choosing compromised or weak passwords

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People know password reuse is risky but keep doing it anyway

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People know password reuse is risky but keep doing it anyway 2025-05-02 at 08:16 By Help Net Security 35% of Gen Z said they never or rarely update passwords after a data breach affecting one of their accounts, according to Bitwarden. Only 10% reported always updating compromised passwords. 38% of Gen Z and 31% of

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What’s worth automating in cyber hygiene, and what’s not

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What’s worth automating in cyber hygiene, and what’s not 2025-04-29 at 09:05 By Mirko Zorz Cyber hygiene sounds simple. Patch your systems, remove old accounts, update your software. But for large organizations, this gets messy fast. Systems number in the thousands. Teams are scattered. Some machines haven’t been rebooted in months. Automation can help. But

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The future of authentication: Why passwordless is the way forward

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The future of authentication: Why passwordless is the way forward 2025-04-16 at 07:35 By Sinisa Markovic By now, most CISOs agree: passwords are the weakest link in the authentication chain. They’re easy to guess, hard to manage, and constantly reused. Even the most complex password policies don’t stop phishing or credential stuffing. That’s why passwordless

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Goodbye passwords? Enterprises ramping up passkey adoption

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Goodbye passwords? Enterprises ramping up passkey adoption 2025-03-12 at 18:01 By Help Net Security 87% of companies have, or are in the midst of, rolling out passkeys with goals tied to improved user experience, enhanced security, and compliance, according to the FIDO Alliance. Key findings Enterprises understand the value of passkeys for workforce sign-ins. Most

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Is your email or password among the 240+ million compromised by infostealers?

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Is your email or password among the 240+ million compromised by infostealers? 2025-02-26 at 18:00 By Zeljka Zorz For the second time since the start of 2025, a huge number of login credentials extracted from infostealer logs has been added to the database powering the HaveIBeenPwned (HIBP) site and breach notification service. In January 2025,

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Massive botnet hits Microsoft 365 accounts

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Massive botnet hits Microsoft 365 accounts 2025-02-24 at 15:16 By Help Net Security A recently discovered botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is launching coordinated password-spraying attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts. Security researchers at SecurityScorecard are examining possible connections to China-affiliated threat actors, citing evidence of infrastructure linked to CDS Global Cloud and UCLOUD

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Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy

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Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy 2024-12-04 at 15:03 By Help Net Security Password policies are a cornerstone of cybersecurity for any organization. A good password policy ensures every end user has a strong and unique password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. These policies not only

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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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The state of password security in 2024

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The state of password security in 2024 2024-10-29 at 06:33 By Help Net Security In this Help Net Security video, John Bennett, CEO at Dashlane, discusses their recent Global Password Health Score Report, detailing the global state of password health and hygiene. Poor security habits like password reuse remain widespread. With passwordless technologies like passkeys

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Password management habits you should unlearn

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Password management habits you should unlearn 2024-10-01 at 06:31 By Help Net Security Despite advancements in security technology, many individuals and organizations continue to rely on outdated and vulnerable authentication methods, leaving themselves exposed to cyber threats. This ongoing reliance on insecure methods has led to a steady rise in fraud, with weak password practices

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The most common authentication method is also the least secure

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The most common authentication method is also the least secure 2024-09-30 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Despite the rise in cyber threats, many people do not have a holistic view of security, according to Yubico. The results of the survey uncovered concerning patterns and behaviors when it comes to personal and workplace cybersecurity, including

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How passkeys eliminate password management headaches

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How passkeys eliminate password management headaches 2024-08-15 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, David Cottingham, President at rf IDEAS, discusses the key benefits organizations can expect when implementing passkeys. Cottingham addresses the misconceptions surrounding the adoption of passkeys, particularly in the B2B landscape. What are the key benefits that organizations

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35% of exposed API keys still active, posing major security risks

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35% of exposed API keys still active, posing major security risks 2024-08-13 at 06:01 By Help Net Security Nightfall AI’s research revealed that secrets like passwords and API keys were most often found in GitHub, with nearly 350 total secrets exposed per 100 employees every year. Hidden risks of secret sprawl in cloud and SaaS

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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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From passwords to passkeys: Enhancing security and user satisfaction

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From passwords to passkeys: Enhancing security and user satisfaction 2024-06-20 at 07:01 By Mirko Zorz In this Help Net Security interview, Julianna Lamb, Stytch CTO, discusses the advantages of passwordless authentication. Eliminating passwords reduces data breaches and improves user experience by simplifying the login process. Lamb also addresses the technical challenges and economic implications of

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