All articles tagged with #password theft
Google warns Gmail users to enhance security by using strong, unique passwords, enabling passkeys, and avoiding outdated sign-in methods due to rising hacking threats, especially from malware and AI-related vulnerabilities. Users are advised to regularly review account access and switch to more secure authentication methods to protect their digital lives.
Two race condition vulnerabilities in Linux core dump handlers (apport and systemd-coredump) could allow local attackers to access sensitive information, including password hashes, on Ubuntu, RHEL, and Fedora systems. Mitigations include disabling core dumps for SUID binaries, and patches are recommended to prevent exploitation.
Hackers are now using AI technology to steal bank account passwords by listening to the sound signals emitted from keyboard strokes. This method, known as acoustic Side Channel Attacks (SCAs), can interpret the sound waves and accurately infer the keys being pressed. The study highlights the growing risk of identity theft as AI technology advances, making it harder to avoid cyberattacks. To protect against password theft, individuals are advised to report suspicious links, upgrade their password strategy, enable two-factor authorization, turn on all alerts, update their devices regularly, and monitor login activity.