The Tor Browser project asked the penetration testers at Cure53 to audit core components of the project. Among the components were the BridgeDB software, building infrastructure, specific Tor Browser alterations and rdsys […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Category: Security Software news and updates
The fallout from the Okta breach continues
On September 29, 2023, 1Password discovered suspicious activity on its Okta tenant. The investigation revealed that the threat actor used a HAR file stolen in the recent Okta breach to access the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Beware of the Flipper Zero Bluetooth spam attacks
As we previously covered, Flipper Zero is a portable, open-source multi-tool device for pentesters and geeks. It can be used to interact with a variety of electronic devices, including RFID tags, radio […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Nintendo adds Passkey passwordless authentication support to accounts
Nintendo users who have created an account at Nintendo may now switch to passwordless authentication thanks to passkey integration. Nintendo Switch users do not need an online account to use their device […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
LastPass to enforce minimum Master Password length of 12 characters
LastPass announced today (via email) that the requirements for the master password have been changed. The master password is the primary password used to gain access to accounts. In an email, LastPass […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
LastPass to enforce minimum Master Password length of 12 characters
LastPass announced today (via email) that the requirements for the master password have been changed. The master password is the primary password used to gain access to accounts. In an email, LastPass […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bitwarden Free: WebAuthn new passwordless 2FA method
Free users of the open source password manager Bitwarden may use a new two-factor authentication (2FA) method in the latest version of the application. The developers of the password management service have […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Update your browsers ASAP
In a recent report by Stack Diary, it has come to light that Google, Mozilla, Microsoft, and Brave have all taken immediate action by releasing critical security patches. These patches address a […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Notepad++ 8.5.7 fixes 4 security issues
The developer of the open source plain text editor Notepad++ has released the security update Notepad++ 8.5.7 to the public. The latest update addresses four security issues in the client and introduces […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Microsoft offers an explanation for the hack of its cloud
Bugs and coincidences seem to have allowed Chinese-based hacking group Storm-0558 to steal a private MSA key from Microsoft and gain access to the accounts of organizations, including American government agencies. The […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…