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Audited way to reset or unlock domain account passwords
Lieberman Software released Account Reset Console 6.0, which permits delegated users to reset their own passwords and unlock their own accounts without involving IT staff, …
Fake “Steam Cracker” steals user credentials
Users of Valve’s Steam game platform are once again targeted by malware peddlers, and this time the lure is a “Steam Cracker”. The cracker is being offered …
What is the top target of cyber attacks?
Customer, student, employee and patient information is most at risk for cyber attacks today, and defending that data is a top concern for IT professionals this year, according …
It’s official, corporate passwords are cheap
Nearly 50 per cent of employees would readily sell their corporate passwords for less than £5, according to Ping Identity. 30% would do the deed for even less, happily …
Targeted domain controller attacks increase 150%
Bit9 has seen a 150 percent increase in the number of attacks on domain controllers year-over-year. Attackers, largely nation states and cyber criminals, are targeting …
Smartphone security checklist
While smartphones can make a significant and positive impact on those who embrace the technology, conversely the technology can wreak havoc on its users if they are …
Are mobile password apps pointless?
ElcomSoft analyzed 17 popular password management apps available for Apple iOS and BlackBerry platforms, including free and commercially available tools, and discovered that …
Android pattern lock stumps FBI forensic experts
Who would have thought that pattern screen locks on Android phones actually provide such an effective barrier to unauthorized access that even the FBI is forced ask Google for …
Eliminating the need for multiple passwords
OneID announced the developer release of its service that eliminates the need for multiple usernames and passwords. Using the OneID service, consumers can sign in to websites …
New online banking fraud schemes target mobile users
Trusteer uncovered two online banking fraud schemes designed to defeat one time password (OTP) authorization systems used by many banks. Unlike a previous attack Trusteer …
DirectPass: Password management and login convenience
Trend Micro announced DirectPass, a password management solution. Designed to organize and manage passwords, DirectPass provides consumers with a way to manage their online …
ElcomSoft adds AMD Radeon 7000 Series support
ElcomSoft updated its Phone Password Breaker and Wireless Security Auditor with OpenCL support, adding support for the latest AMD Radeon Graphics and ensuring universal …
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