#passwordexposure — Public Fediverse posts

Hackers Exploit Active Directory Flaw to Harvest Passwords

Storing passwords in Active Directory description fields is a rookie mistake that hackers are eager to exploit, and one hacker did just that with alarming ease. It was disturbingly simple for them to get their hands on sensitive information.

https://osintsights.com/hackers-exploit-active-directory-flaw-to-harvest-passwords?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#ActiveDirectoryFlaw #CredentialHarvesting #PasswordExposure #IdentityTheft #EmergingThreats

Microsoft Alters Edge to Mitigate Password Exposure Risk

Microsoft is taking a major step to boost password security in its Edge browser, rolling out a defense-in-depth change to mitigate the risk of password exposure. This update will be applied across all supported Edge versions, prioritizing a swift rollout to protect users.

https://osintsights.com/microsoft-alters-edge-to-mitigate-password-exposure-risk?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

#BrowserSecurity #PasswordExposure #MicrosoftEdge #Defenseindepth #Proofofconcept