Sunday, October 18, 2026

Password

Microsoft Edge Enhances Security by Preventing Password Loading at Startup

Microsoft is rolling out a key security change in its Edge browser to stop saved passwords from being loaded into memory as soon as the browser starts. The move...

25 Vulnerabilities Found in Cloud Password Managers, Exposing Users to Unauthorized Access and Changes

The three major cloud-based password managers, such as Bitwarden, LastPass, and Dashlane, collectively serve approximately 60 million users. Despite marketing claims of "zero-knowledge encryption," the...

Dropbox Passwords Service Ending: Export Your Vault Before Oct 28, 2025

Dropbox has announced the discontinuation of its Passwords service, giving users until October 28, 2025, to export their stored credentials before the feature is...

New VoIP Botnet Targets Routers Using Default Passwords

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated botnet operation exploiting VoIP-enabled routers through default password attacks, with initial activity concentrated in rural New Mexico before...

Clorox Files Lawsuit Against Cognizant Over Employee Password Leak to Hackers

The Clorox Company filed a major lawsuit against IT services provider Cognizant on July 22, 2025, seeking $380 million in damages over a devastating...

Weak Password Enables Ransomware Attack on 158-Year-Old Firm

A single compromised password has been identified as the catalyst that destroyed a century-old transport company and displaced 700 employees, highlighting the devastating impact...

Password Reset Link Poisoning Leads to Full Account Takeover

A critical vulnerability known as Password Reset Link Poisoning has recently come under the spotlight, exposing web users and organizations to the risk of full account...

Hackers Abuse Copilot AI in SharePoint to Steal Passwords and Sensitive Data

Microsoft’s Copilot for SharePoint, designed to streamline enterprise collaboration through generative AI, has become an unexpected weapon for cybercriminals targeting organizational secrets. Recent findings...

SonicBoom Attack Chain Lets Hackers Bypass Login and Gain Admin Control

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a dangerous new exploitation technique, dubbed the "SonicBoom Attack Chain," which allows hackers to bypass authentication and seize administrative control...

The Future of Authentication: Moving Beyond Passwords

Traditional passwords have been the cornerstone of digital security for six decades, but their reign is coming to an end. As cyber threats become...

New Android Spyware Tricks Users by Demanding Passwords for Uninstallation

A newly identified Android spyware app is elevating its tactics to remain hidden and unremovable by leveraging a password prompt for uninstallation. This unsettling feature...