Modern web browsers and password managers come with a feature called password autofill. This helps users store and automatically use their account credentials to access websites and other applications. While password autofill is convenient, it comes with security risks.
The dangers of password autofill
Unauthorized third party access steals Strategic Benefits Advisors’ consumer information
Hackers have been especially interested in breaching companies that maintain large stores of data for other companies lately.
RR Donnelly network shut down due to ransomware attack
A recent rash of ransomware attacks against media and communications organizations should have everyone in that sector on notice.
A phishing scam results in City of Tenino, Washington losing $280,309
BEC is the most expensive cybercrime according to the FBI, 64X more expensive than ransomware – and it usually starts with phishing.
A non-password protected TransCredit database exposes half a million credit reports
Once again, a service provider that maintains a large array of records full of PII was hit, gaining cybercriminals a data bonanza.
