Nuclear codes, voicemail hacks and businesses going bust. These are some of the biggest password blunders

A 2014 security report resurfaced this week showing that the password for the server managing the CCTV network at the Louvre was simply “LOUVRE.” Here are some examples of technological mishaps and ...

Russian hackers abuse Hyper-V to hide malware in Linux VMs

The Russian hacker group Curly COMrades is abusing Microsoft Hyper-V in Windows to bypass endpoint detection and response ...

OAuth Device Code Phishing: Azure vs. Google Compared

Azure can yield very powerful tokens while Google limits scopes, reducing the blast radius. Register for Huntress Labs' Live Hack to see live Microsoft 365 attack demos, explore defensive tactics, and ...
PCMag on MSN

You Can Do Better Than the Louvre's Hilariously Bad Password. Here's How to Actually Secure Your Accounts

The most famous museum in the world used an incredibly insecure password to protect its video surveillance system. Here's how ...
PCMag on MSN

Oversharing, Weak Passwords, and Digital IDs: How Your Online Life Is Feeding Hackers, Scammers, and Governments

What can you do about it before it's too late? Learn about your best methods of defense and more in this week's cybersecurity ...

5 AI-developed malware families analyzed by Google fail to work and are easily detected

Google on Wednesday revealed five recent malware samples that were built using generative AI. The end results of each one ...
How-To Geek on MSN

How to avoid the most common threats that compromise Windows

It’s easy to believe the threats are all "advanced," but for everyday Windows users, the majority of compromises still come ...