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Hackers are on a huge Microsoft 365 password spraying spree – here’s what you need to know
A botnet made up of 130,000 compromised devices has been conducting a huge password spraying campaign targeting Microsoft 365 accounts, according to a new report. Researchers at SecurityScorecard warned that an unnamed threat actor has been compromising Microsoft 365 accounts by exploiting the non-interactive sign-in process that uses basic authentication. Non-interactive sign-in refers to a login method that requires no…
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Best Mac Password Managers for 2025
Apple’s macOS and iOS include a built-in password management system called Keychain Access, which is supplemented by iCloud and allows for syncing the Keychain between multiple devices. This is a great and simple security solution for many users, but some users require more features in their password manager than iCloud and Keychain can provide, especially those in the enterprise space…
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How Much Time Does it Take for Hackers to Crack My Password?
Security experts advise creating strong, complex passwords to protect our online accounts and data from savvy cybercriminals. And “complex” typically means using lowercase and uppercase characters, numbers, and even special symbols. But, complexity by itself can still open your password to cracking if it doesn’t contain enough characters, according to research by security firm Hive Systems. In this article, we…
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Are password managers safe? – Comparitech
Since password managers store highly sensitive data such as account logins, payment information, and other personal records, it’s natural to wonder if they are safe and how well they protect your information. In short, password managers can be safe as long as you choose your provider carefully and follow security best practices. In this article, we’ll cover the various types…
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How to Use Keeper Password Manager: A Comprehensive Guide
Keeper is an all-around password manager that offers a variety of authentication options and an intuitive user interface. In this article, we walk you through how to set up Keeper, how to use it, and how you can maximize its capabilities for your organization. NordPass Employees per Company Size Micro (0-49), Small (50-249), Medium (250-999), Large (1,000-4,999), Enterprise (5,000+) Micro…
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Which password manager is better?
A password manager is the best way to protect all your online accounts and services with strong, unique passwords. This prevents password reuse and weak passwords, both of which increase the risk of brute-force attacks. There are many different password managers to pick from and deciding can be hard. In this guide, we battled NordPass vs LastPass to find the…
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Bitwarden makes it harder to hack password vaults without MFA
Open-source password manager Bitwarden is adding an extra layer of security for accounts that are not protected by two-factor authentication, requiring email verification before allowing access to accounts. When a potentially suspicious login attempt is detected, like from an unrecognized device, the user will now prompted to confirm the action by entering a verification code they received via email. Those…
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Password management startup Passbolt secures $8 million to shake up credential security
Password management startup Passbolt has secured $8 million in funding as part of a Series A investment round. Passbolt specializes in credential management for organizations ranging in size from small businesses to large enterprises, and boasts more than 400,000 active daily users. While focusing primarily on password management, the startup also provides security for a variety of organizational credentials. This…
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Hackers use FastHTTP in new high-speed Microsoft 365 password attacks
Threat actors are utilizing the FastHTTP Go library to launch high-speed brute-force password attacks targeting Microsoft 365 accounts globally. The campaign was recently discovered by incident response firm SpearTip, who said the attacks began on January 6, 2024, targeting the Azure Active Directory Graph API. The researchers warn that the brute-force attacks have to successful account takeovers 10% of the time.…
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Detailed Hashcat Cheat Sheet + Password Recovery Simulator
Hacking passwords isn’t just a black hat affair for criminals and neer-do-wells. Ethical hacking is an essential tool for IT professionals who want to expand their skills. This is where Hashcat comes in. Hashcat allows you to test out your (white hat and fully ethical) password-hacking skills. You’ll eventually learn the ins and outs of what Hashcat has to offer,…
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