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Passbolt is the European open-source platform for passwords, secrets, and privileged accesses. It supports granular access controls, self-hosting for data sovereignty, and is trusted by 50,000+ organizations worldwide.

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Dashlane Exposes Brute-Force Attack on User Accounts

Dashlane recently alerted a small group of users, fewer than 20, that an external threat actor had launched a brute-force attack on their accounts, attempting to bypass two-factor authentication and gain unauthorized access. The company quickly sprang into action, notifying affected users and taking steps to protect their…

https://osintsights.com/dashlane-exposes-brute-force-attack-on-user-accounts?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#BruteforceAttack #2faBypass #EmergingThreats #PasswordManagement #AuthenticationBypass

Dashlane Bolsters Defenses After Brute Force Attacks Lock Out Users

Dashlane recently thwarted a brute force attack that temporarily locked out some users, but swift action ensured their accounts were quickly restored. The company has since bolstered its defenses and is closely monitoring the situation to prevent future incidents.

https://osintsights.com/dashlane-bolsters-defenses-after-brute-force-attacks-lock-out-users?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#BruteForceAttacks #PasswordManagement #EmergingThreats #Dashlane

Dashlane Disrupts Service Amid Brute-Force Attacks

Dashlane recently took swift action to protect its users, suspending customer accounts in response to a surge of brute-force attacks that triggered the company's automatic defenses, putting engineers' weekends on hold. This decisive move showcases the password manager's commitment to safeguarding user security.

https://osintsights.com/dashlane-disrupts-service-amid-brute-force-attacks?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#BruteForceAttacks #PasswordManagement #EmergingThreats #ServiceDisruption #AuthenticationBypass

Lifehacker: The LastPass Data Breach Settlement Could Net You a Big Payout. “If you were a LastPass user affected by major security breaches in 2022, you might be eligible for a cash payout—possibly a really big one. The company is paying out benefits to those affected by breaches that compromised user vaults, and some people could be getting five-figure payments..”

Strengthening Active Directory Password Rules Without Frustrating Users

Want to boost your Active Directory password security without driving users crazy? Ditch outdated complexity rules and switch to passphrases - longer, multi-word passwords that are easier to remember and harder for hackers to crack.

https://osintsights.com/strengthening-active-directory-password-rules-without-frustrating-users?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#ActiveDirectory #PasswordManagement #Passphrases #IdentitySecurity #Authentication

Organise your passwords with the Tags in Grid feature, making it faster to sort, filter, and manage credentials at scale 🛠️

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Get your passwords out of Bitwarden while you still can

https://www.osnews.com/story/145029/get-your-passwords-out-of-bitwarden-while-you-still-can/

#HackerNews #Bitwarden #Passwords #DataSecurity #OnlineSafety #Cybersecurity #PasswordManagement

ZDNet: Microsoft Edge just stopped storing your passwords in plaintext – but you’ll need the latest update. “In a recent post by Microsoft Edge Security Team Lead Gareth Evans, the company announced that it will no longer store your plaintext passwords in Edge in memory. The change comes in response to a recent finding that questioned the safety and security of your stored passwords.”