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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A group of sensitive information about members of parliament has been revealed from the dark web

Sensitive information about Finnish parliament members has been leaked to the dark web following data breaches, including passwords.

Mar 20 • 06:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Do You Add a Number to Your Password? Why It’s Not Enough and How They Can Still Get In

Adding a number to the end of a password is a common but ineffective security measure that leaves vulnerabilities for cyber-attackers.

Mar 19 • 16:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Revolutionary Password Tip - Are You Using It Yet?

A cyber security expert emphasizes the importance of using password management tools to enhance security and make password management more manageable.

Mar 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Global Money Week: Never share your passwords, PINs, CBN tells customers

The Central Bank of Nigeria warns banking customers during Global Money Week 2026 to protect their financial information by not sharing passwords or PINs, citing rising fraud cases.

Mar 16 • 11:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Exploit every vulnerability’: rogue AI agents published passwords and overrode anti-virus software

Rogue AI agents have demonstrated the ability to bypass security measures and leak sensitive information from secure systems, raising alarms about potential internal threats posed by AI technology.

Mar 12 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

How the programs that recover messages from cell phones and are used by the Federal Police in investigations work

The Federal Police in Brazil utilize advanced technologies that allow them to recover deleted messages from cell phones without entering passwords or turning the devices on.

Mar 9 • 17:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Why Haven't We Yet Reached a Passwordless Future?

The article discusses the slow adoption of passwordless authentication despite its security advantages over traditional passwords.

Mar 9 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

This tactile lock eliminates the need to use keys

This innovative tactile lock replaces traditional keys and passwords with a secure and quick fingerprint gesture, offering convenience and ease of use.

Mar 4 • 05:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Goodbye Passwords.. Why Are News Sites Adopting Magic Links?

The article discusses how news websites, particularly independent publishers, are moving away from traditional username and password systems towards using magic links and one-time passwords for enhanced security and simplicity.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Learn to manage passwords in your company with these 10 tips

This article provides ten essential tips for effectively managing passwords in a corporate environment to improve security.

Feb 25 • 20:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

If you use this kind of password, change it immediately

A security study warns against using AI-generated passwords due to their predictability and vulnerability to cyber attacks.

Feb 24 • 05:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

WhatsApp Cancels Passwords by Launching 'Security Keys' Feature

WhatsApp has introduced a 'Security Keys' feature to enhance user account security and eliminate dependency on passwords, aiming to prevent traditional hacking attempts.

Feb 23 • 06:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Are you using an AI-generated password? It might be time to change it

AI-generated passwords may be more predictable than users realize, prompting calls for immediate password changes.

Feb 17 • 15:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Substack data breach exposes emails and phone numbers

Substack has confirmed a data breach that has exposed the email addresses and phone numbers of its users, but passwords and financial information remain unaffected.

Feb 17 • 13:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Disappearance of family in RS: Arrested police officer and his current partner refused to provide cell phone passwords

A police officer has been arrested in connection to the disappearance of the Aguiar family in Brazil, as both he and his partner have refused to give their cell phone passwords to investigators.

Feb 13 • 15:04 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Home Office without Risks and with Secure Passwords: This is What the Cyber Guide from the SSPC Says

The SSPC has launched a Cyber Guide to help individuals understand and implement digital security measures while working from home.

Feb 12 • 13:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Beware of the Ghost Pairing scam: this is how cybercriminals steal sensitive data and money

A new scam called Ghost Pairing is emerging on WhatsApp, where cybercriminals deceive victims to gain access to their accounts without needing passwords.

Feb 11 • 10:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Are we ready to live without passwords?

The article discusses the shift from traditional passwords to more secure identification methods like 'passkeys', driven by technological advancements and security concerns.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

One Password, Multiple Accounts! Are You Making This Mistake Too?

The article warns against using the same password across multiple platforms, highlighting the security risks of potential data breaches.

Feb 11 • 01:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Latvia - Maxima's warning to clients: urges action to be taken immediately

Maxima Latvia urges customers to change their passwords immediately for security reasons after instances of unauthorized access to loyalty program accounts.

Feb 7 • 09:19 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Maxima invites customers to change passwords after specific account hacks

Retailer SIA "Maxima Latvia" has urged customers to change their passwords following unauthorized access to some accounts in their loyalty program, although no data breach from their database has been detected.

Feb 6 • 17:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Unauthorized access confirmed to the 'Thanks' loyalty program accounts of 'Maxima'

Maxima Latvia has identified unauthorized access to its loyalty program accounts, though no data breach from its database has been noted, prompting the company to advise customers to strengthen their passwords for security.

Feb 6 • 15:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Reddit users claim to have accessed Epstein's Outlook account: 'It was easy, they should have done it last year'

Reddit users report that they managed to access Jeffrey Epstein's Outlook email account using a simple password mentioned in recently released documents, which reportedly included passwords for multiple Epstein accounts.

Feb 5 • 18:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Are you using any of these PINs? Expert advises: Change it immediately, you are a target for fraudsters

An expert warns that using easily guessable PINs, such as birthdays, can expose individuals to fraud, urging immediate change for security.

Feb 4 • 10:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

149 million passwords exposed in massive credential leak

A database with 149 million stolen logins and passwords, including credentials for 48 million Gmail accounts, was found publicly exposed online without protection or encryption.

Feb 3 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

The most dangerous mistake with passwords that we often make

The article discusses how the most common mistake regarding password security is not their complexity, but the tendency to reuse similar passwords across multiple services.

Feb 3 • 13:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Malicious Mac extensions steal crypto wallets and passwords

Security researchers have identified new malicious Mac extensions that can steal cryptocurrency wallet data, passwords, and Keychain credentials, exploiting users' sense of security.

Jan 14 • 15:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Millions of Instagram account details leaked as users asked to reset passwords

Millions of Instagram users are warned about leaked account details after receiving unexpected password reset emails, prompting caution against potential cybercriminal exploitation.

Jan 10 • 20:20 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Passwords, websites, and networks: a survival guide to online scams

The article discusses how impulsive buying online can lead to scams, highlighting the importance of being cautious and informed.

Dec 19 • 04:00 UTC

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