Category: Krebson

Hackers Stole Access Tokens from Okta’s Support Unit – Krebs on Security
20
Oct
2023

Hackers Stole Access Tokens from Okta’s Support Unit – Krebs on Security

Okta, a company that provides identity tools like multi-factor authentication and single sign-on to thousands of businesses, has suffered a…

The Fake Browser Update Scam Gets a Makeover – Krebs on Security
18
Oct
2023

The Fake Browser Update Scam Gets a Makeover – Krebs on Security

One of the oldest malware tricks in the book — hacked websites claiming visitors need to update their Web browser…

Tech CEO Sentenced to 5 Years in IP Address Scheme – Krebs on Security
17
Oct
2023

Tech CEO Sentenced to 5 Years in IP Address Scheme – Krebs on Security

Amir Golestan, the 40-year-old CEO of the Charleston, S.C. based technology company Micfo LLC, has been sentenced to five years…

Patch Tuesday, October 2023 Edition – Krebs on Security
10
Oct
2023

Patch Tuesday, October 2023 Edition – Krebs on Security

Microsoft today issued security updates for more than 100 newly-discovered vulnerabilities in its Windows operating system and related software, including…

Phishers Spoof USPS, 12 Other Natl’ Postal Services – Krebs on Security
09
Oct
2023

Phishers Spoof USPS, 12 Other Natl’ Postal Services – Krebs on Security

The fake USPS phishing page. Recent weeks have seen a sizable uptick in the number of phishing scams targeting U.S….

Don’t Let Zombie Zoom Links Drag You Down – Krebs on Security
02
Oct
2023

Don’t Let Zombie Zoom Links Drag You Down – Krebs on Security

Many organizations — including quite a few Fortune 500 firms — have exposed web links that allow anyone to initiate…

A Closer Look at the Snatch Data Ransom Group – Krebs on Security
30
Sep
2023

A Closer Look at the Snatch Data Ransom Group – Krebs on Security

Earlier this week, KrebsOnSecurity revealed that the darknet website for the Snatch ransomware group was leaking data about its users…

‘Snatch’ Ransom Group Exposes Visitor IP Addresses – Krebs on Security
27
Sep
2023

‘Snatch’ Ransom Group Exposes Visitor IP Addresses – Krebs on Security

The victim shaming site operated by the Snatch ransomware group is leaking data about its true online location and internal…

‘Horse Gone Barn Bolted’ is Strong Password – Krebs on Security
23
Sep
2023

‘Horse Gone Barn Bolted’ is Strong Password – Krebs on Security

The password manager service LastPass is now forcing some of its users to pick longer master passwords. LastPass says the…

Who’s Behind the 8Base Ransomware Website? – Krebs on Security
19
Sep
2023

Who’s Behind the 8Base Ransomware Website? – Krebs on Security

The victim shaming website operated by the cybercriminals behind 8Base — currently one of the more active ransomware groups —…

FBI Hacker Dropped Stolen Airbus Data on 9/11 – Krebs on Security
14
Sep
2023

FBI Hacker Dropped Stolen Airbus Data on 9/11 – Krebs on Security

In December 2022, KrebsOnSecurity broke the news that a cybercriminal using the handle “USDoD” had infiltrated the FBI‘s vetted information…

Adobe, Apple, Google & Microsoft Patch 0-Day Bugs – Krebs on Security
12
Sep
2023

Adobe, Apple, Google & Microsoft Patch 0-Day Bugs – Krebs on Security

Microsoft today issued software updates to fix at least five dozen security holes in Windows and supported software, including patches…