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Forbestechnology2 hrs ago
New macOS infostealer CrashStealer steals passwords and crypto wallets via signed installer
Forbes reported that CrashStealer, a new infostealer, has attacked macOS systems by unlocking the Apple Keychain and stealing data from browsers, password managers, and cryptocurrency wallets. Apple revoked associated developer credentials after notification from researchers.
Techcrunchtechnology20 days ago
LastPass Says Customer Data Was Stolen in Hack at Partner Klue
LastPass informed users that personal details and support records were taken in a hack at partner Klue. The incident left LastPass systems and password vaults untouched.
bgr.comtechnology22 days ago
iOS 27 Adds AI Features for Bill Splitting, Password Updates, and Calendar Events
Apple is embedding several AI functions across iOS 27 apps rather than limiting them to Siri. The features, already in the developer beta, will reach the public beta before a general release later this fall.
technology34 days ago
Apple Adds One-Tap Password Update to Passwords App
Apple announced a new feature that lets users change weak or compromised passwords with a single tap inside its Passwords app. The update works with Safari and Apple Intelligence and will be part of software updates unveiled at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference.
forbes.comtechnology39 days ago
Dashlane Says Brute-Force Attack Let Attacker Download Encrypted Password Vaults of Fewer Than 20 Users
Attackers targeted device-registration endpoints on May 31 and obtained copies of fewer than 20 personal-plan vaults. Dashlane says no internal systems were breached and has added verification layers.
technology41 days ago
Meta AI Chatbot Allowed Account Takeovers on Instagram
Hackers used Meta's AI support chatbot to link Instagram accounts to new email addresses and reset passwords. The company stated the issue has been resolved and affected accounts are being secured. High-profile accounts including those of Barack Obama's White House, Sephora, and…
techspot.comtechnology41 days ago
Dashlane Says Hackers Brute-Forced 2FA on ~20 Accounts and Downloaded Encrypted Password Vaults
Hackers bypassed two-factor authentication to obtain at least a dozen encrypted customer vaults. Dashlane said its core systems were not compromised.
Techcrunchai41 days agoUpdated
Meta Patches Instagram Support Flaw After Phishers Target High-Profile Accounts
Instagram restored access after hackers used its AI support chatbot to add new emails and reset passwords on multiple accounts. The company confirmed the issue was resolved Monday.
The Vergeai42 days ago
Meta Patches Instagram Vulnerability Exploited via AI Support Chatbot
Hackers used Meta’s AI support assistant to change email addresses and reset passwords on high-value Instagram accounts, including @obamawhitehouse and accounts belonging to Sephora and the U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sergeant. The flaw was reported earlier by 404 Media and has…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology42 days ago
Hackers Used Meta AI Assistant to Take Over Instagram Accounts
Attackers instructed Meta's AI assistant to add new email addresses to Instagram accounts, enabling password resets. The method affected multiple accounts, including one previously used by the Obama White House. Meta has since corrected the vulnerability.
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app.buzzsumo.comtechnology42 days ago
Cheat Service for Grand Theft Auto V Reports Data Breach Affecting 64,000 Accounts
Atlas Menu, a cheat service for Grand Theft Auto V, suffered a data breach exposing usernames, hashed passwords, email addresses, IP addresses, and support tickets. The breach was reported on June 1, 2026.
newser.comtechnology46 days ago
23andMe Discloses 2023 Credential-Stuffing Breach Tied to Reused Passwords
Rob Bonta filed suit Thursday in San Francisco Superior Court against the company formerly known as 23andMe, alleging it failed to protect customer data and misled users about the breach.
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9to5mac.comtechnology55 days ago
CISA Exposed Credentials in Public GitHub Repository
A federal cybersecurity agency left plaintext passwords and cloud keys in a spreadsheet uploaded to a public GitHub repository. An independent researcher identified the exposure and reported it after the contractor did not respond.
forbes.comfinance56 days ago
OpenAI and 1Password Partner to Secure AI Agent Credentials
OpenAI and 1Password announced a partnership that allows the Codex agent to access stored credentials through a secure server. The arrangement aims to limit exposure of secrets in prompts and model context.
The Sydney Morning Heraldtechnology58 days ago
Digital Estate Planning Helps Families Access Online Accounts After Death
Password managers and major technology companies offer tools that allow designated contacts to obtain account access following a user's death. These features require advance setup and documentation to function properly.
nbcnews.comfinance60 days ago
Man Regains Access to $400,000 in Bitcoin After AI Assistant Locates 9-Year-Old Password File
A user who changed his Bitcoin password while high in college nearly a decade ago regained access to his holdings this week. The AI assistant Claude located a file containing the password lol420f*ckthePOLICE! on an old computer after the man tried “like 7 trillion passwords.” The…
The Vergetechnology63 days ago
Yarbo to Eliminate Default Remote Access on Robot Lawn Mowers, Make Feature User Opt-In
Yarbo has reversed course on a remote access vulnerability in its robot lawn mowers following security research that allowed remote hijacking. Cofounder Kenneth Kohlmann told The Verge the company will eliminate the default backdoor and let customers decide whether to install it.…
Wiredtechnology66 days ago
Robot Lawn Mower Vulnerabilities Allow Remote Takeover and Data Theft
Security researchers identified multiple flaws in a $5,000 robot lawn mower that could let hackers seize control of the device, access its camera, and obtain owners' email addresses, Wi-Fi passwords and home locations. The company said it is developing a fix for at least one of t…
slashgear.comtechnology66 days ago
Yarbo Outlines Comprehensive Security Fixes After Researcher Report
Yarbo issued a 1,200-word response confirming security researcher Andreas Makris's findings that thousands of its robot lawn mowers could be hijacked. The company has already disabled remote diagnostic tunnels, reset root passwords and begun rolling out a security firmware update…
Nprtechnology66 days ago
Canvas Online Platform Restored After Data Breach Affecting Schools
The online education platform Canvas was taken offline on Thursday following a data breach claimed by the ShinyHunters group. Instructure, the platform's parent company, confirmed the incident involved names, email addresses, student IDs and messages but no passwords or financial…
hackread.comtechnology67 days ago
UBC and SFU Among Thousands of Universities Affected by Canvas Software Breach
The University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University said a cyber breach involving Canvas learning software may have exposed students' personal information including names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages. The universities, British Columbia's two larges…
slashgear.comtechnology67 days ago
Security Researcher Demonstrates Remote Takeover of Yarbo Robot Lawn Mowers
Andreas Makris showed he could seize control of Yarbo's 200-pound robotic lawn mowers from nearly 6,000 miles away, overriding safety features on devices located in the United States. The researcher accessed location data, owner email addresses, Wi-Fi passwords and GPS coordinate…
itnews.com.autechnology68 days ago
Queensland State School Data Compromised in Global Cyberattack
More than five years of student and staff data from Queensland state schools has been accessed in a cyberattack on a third-party platform. The breach involves names, email addresses and school locations dating back to 2020 but no passwords, dates of birth or financial information…
KeePassXC team. / Wikimedia (GPL)world77 days ago
Study Finds Sports Fans' Passwords Linked to Teams Often Breached
A study by Duelbits analyzed compromised passwords related to U.S. sports teams across major leagues. It identified millions of breached passwords tied to team names, with fans of certain New York teams among those at higher risk. Cybersecurity experts recommend avoiding predicta…
medium.comtechnology81 days ago
Meta Announces Improved Account System for Simplified Management Across Apps and Devices
Meta has unveiled a new Meta Account system aimed at streamlining user logins and settings management. The rollout is planned over the next year, offering features like single passwords and passkey protection. This update builds on the existing Accounts Center to enhance security…
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Hundreds of Hungarian Government Email Addresses and Passwords Circulate Online
Hundreds of email addresses and passwords associated with Hungarian government ministries have appeared on online platforms. The exposure highlights potential weaknesses in the government's email security systems. Bellingcat.com reported the incident based on publicly available d…
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Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Compromised Thousands of Home Routers to Steal Passwords
According to TechCrunch, Russian government-affiliated hackers accessed thousands of home routers worldwide to extract login credentials. The operation targeted devices from multiple manufacturers, including TP-Link, Netgear, and D-Link. Cybersecurity firms identified the activit…
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UK Cyber Security Centre Warns of Russian-Linked Hackers Targeting Routers for Password Theft
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre has issued a warning about hackers linked to the Russian government compromising popular internet routers. These hackers aim to steal passwords for email accounts and other online services. The alert highlights risks to users of common rout…
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