Researcher Shows Edge Browser Stores Saved Passwords in Plaintext
Cybersecurity expert Tom Rønning finds Microsoft Edge loads all saved passwords into computer memory as cleartext, making them easy for hackers to steal.
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New DHL Phishing Scam Uses 11-Step Attack Chain to Steal Passwords
Forcepoint’s X-Labs reports an 11-step DHL phishing scam that uses fake OTP codes and EmailJS to harvest user credentials and device telemetry.
Critical HPE AOS-CX Vulnerability Allows Admin Password Resets
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, without authentication, to circumvent existing authentication controls.
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Data Breaches in 2026: What’s old, what’s new?
Data breaches in 2026 explained, new cyber threats, AI driven attacks, common breach causes, and practical security strategies for individuals and businesses
PayPal Confirms Six-Month Data Exposure Linked to Loan System Error
PayPal has confirmed a data leak in its Working Capital loan system that exposed names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers for six months.
Researchers Demonstrate 27 Attacks Against Major Password Managers
Researchers demonstrate multiple attacks against major password managers, showing how compromised servers and design flaws can expose encrypted vault data.
25 Vulnerabilities Found in Cloud Password Managers, Exposing Users to Unauthorized Access and Changes
The study focused on Bitwarden, LastPass, and Dashlane, platforms that collectively serve approximately 60 million users. Despite marketing claims of “zero-knowledge encryption,” the research team demonstrated that these platforms contained…
Phishing Scam Uses Clean Emails and PDFs to Steal Dropbox Logins
A multi-stage phishing campaign is targeting business users by exploiting Vercel cloud storage, PDF attachments, and Telegram bots to steal Dropbox credentials.
Windows Malware Uses Pulsar RAT for Live Chats While Stealing Data
We usually think of computer viruses as silent, invisible programs running in the background, but a worrying discovery shows that modern hackers are getting much more personal.
Analysis of 6 Billion Passwords Shows Stagnant User Behavior
The most common stolen passwords in 2025 were 123456, admin, and password, according to a Specops study.
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