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Password Hygiene

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technology7 months ago

Massive 16-Billion Credential Leak Exposes Major Tech Accounts

A recent report clarifies that the so-called $16 billion credentials leak is not a new breach but a compilation of previously stolen credentials from infostealers, data breaches, and credential stuffing attacks. The article emphasizes the ongoing threat of infostealer malware, advises on cybersecurity best practices like using strong, unique passwords, enabling two-factor authentication, and checking if your credentials have been compromised using services like Have I Been Pwned. It highlights the importance of good cybersecurity habits to mitigate risks from such leaks.

cybersecurity2 years ago

The Alarming Speed at Which AI Can Crack Your Passwords

A new report by Home Security Heroes shows how an AI tool called PassGAN can crack common passwords in minutes or seconds by analyzing real passwords from actual leaks. The report found that 81% of common passwords could be cracked in less than a month, 71% in less than a day, 65% in less than an hour, and 51% in less than a minute. To protect against password cracking, experts recommend using strong password patterns, changing passwords regularly, not using the same password across multiple accounts, and using a password manager.