Passkeys in Bitwarden are generated using the PRF WebAuthn extension, which derives a unique encryption key from the passkey and enhances security. The passkey feature is currently in beta and available in Chromium-based browsers.
Jan 12, 2024NewsroomVulnerability / Threat Intelligence As many as five different malware families were deployed by suspected nation-state actors as part of post-exploitation activities leveraging two zero-day vulnerabilities in Ivanti Connect Secure (ICS) VPN appliances since early December 2023. “These families allow the threat actors to circumvent authentication and provide backdoor access to these devices,” […]
A fresh wave of job scams is spreading on Meta’s Facebook platform that aims to lure users with offers for remote-home positions and ultimately defraud them by stealing their personal data and banking credentials. Researchers from Qualys are warning of “ongoing attacks against multiple brands” offering remote work through Facebook ads that go so far […]
The threat actors associated with the Medusa ransomware have ramped up their activities following the debut of a dedicated data leak site on the dark web in February 2023 to publish sensitive data of victims who are unwilling to agree to their demands. “As part of their multi-extortion strategy, this group will provide victims with […]
What happened in Denmark can also happen to you, cybersecurity researchers are warning in a new report that examines attacks against the country’s energy sector last year. Waves of incidents in May that seemed like a highly-targeted effort by a nation-state actor — perhaps Russia’s Sandworm hacking group — might have been less connected than […]
Picture a cybersecurity landscape where defenses are impenetrable, and threats are nothing more than mere disturbances deflected by a strong shield. Sadly, this image of fortitude remains a pipe dream despite its comforting nature. In the security world, preparedness is not just a luxury but a necessity. In this context, Mike Tyson’s famous adage, “Everyone […]
Jan 12, 2024NewsroomDevSecOps / Software security GitLab has released security updates to address two critical vulnerabilities, including one that could be exploited to take over accounts without requiring any user interaction. Tracked as CVE-2023-7028, the flaw has been awarded the maximum severity of 10.0 on the CVSS scoring system and could facilitate account takeover by […]
What is shingled magnetic recording (SMR)? Shingled magnetic recording (SMR) is a technique for writing data to a hard disk drive (HDD) whereby the data tracks partially overlap to increase the areal density and overall storage capacity per disk. In SMR HDDs, the term derives from the manner in which shingles are installed on a […]
The leaked data, containing names, phone numbers, and addresses, appears to be accurate according to users listed in the file. Customers should be cautious of potential smishing attacks and the misuse of their information for fraudulent purposes.