Large ransom demands and password-guessing attacks escalate

ESET released a report that summarizes key statistics from its detection systems and highlights notable examples of its cybersecurity research. The latest issue of the report highlights several concerning trends that were recorded by ESET telemetry, in… Continue reading Large ransom demands and password-guessing attacks escalate

Should I store my password manager’s master password inside of the password manager itself? [closed]

Password managers are designed to manage and store passwords, so it makes logical sense that the master password should also be stored within the password manager. However, there are conflicting reports online about whether or not it is a … Continue reading Should I store my password manager’s master password inside of the password manager itself? [closed]

How can a Microsoft "unsuccessful sign-in" trigger a 2FA request?

I was certain I’d find a question asking this, but a search didn’t return any results.
I have 2FA enabled on my Microsoft account, which requires me to approve all sign-ins using the Microsoft Authenticator app. My understanding is, after … Continue reading How can a Microsoft "unsuccessful sign-in" trigger a 2FA request?

The biggest problem with ransomware is not encryption, but credentials

With each passing day, the threat of ransomware increases in frequency, sophistication, and effectiveness. What started as a simple annoyance scheme to collect a ransom has evolved into a mature ecosystem of Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) providers lev… Continue reading The biggest problem with ransomware is not encryption, but credentials

Not the same password for AWS (root user) and Amazon.com shopping, because that is not secure in my eyes

I use the same email address for the AWS root user and my Amazon shopping account.
Unfortunately the password for both parts of Amazon is also the same, when I change the AWS password I automatically have the same for the shopping part.
Bu… Continue reading Not the same password for AWS (root user) and Amazon.com shopping, because that is not secure in my eyes