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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
「歷上最大規模，160 億網絡帳戶密碼被洩」有疑點？但你都應該要改密碼！
近日網路安全媒體 Cybernews 發布報告，聲稱發現史上最大規模數據洩漏事件，涉及 160 億筆登入資料，海外和本地媒體都有因應標題聳動而轉載。但同時亦有具經驗的媒體質疑 Cybernews 只是「標題黨」，認為實際並未發生單一的全新資安洩漏事件。不過大家也需要加強網絡安全意識，包括定期更換高強度密碼，以策安全。在 Cybernews 的文章中所寫，他們的研究團隊自 2025 年初以來持續監控網路，發現 30 個已曝露的數據集，包含從數千萬到超過 35 億筆記錄不等，總計包含 160 億筆登入憑證，而且涵蓋 Apple、Google、Facebook、GitHub、Telegram 等主要網絡服務，以及各國政府服務。 然而 BleepingComputer 和 ZDNet 兩大資深資安網媒都有發文指責 Cybernews，認為他們的發現並非新的數據洩漏事件，而是先前洩漏憑證、資訊竊取惡意軟體竊取的數據，以及憑證填充攻擊的匯編。簡單來說就是把多個不相關的數據庫混合計算，誇大整體規模，所謂的 160 億筆網絡帳戶密碼之中，可能有大量重複、過時或重新包裝的資料。 AP News 聯合通訊社用詞比較中性，但也有提到 Cybernews 自己有承認數據內容「絕對有重覆，所以未能確認受影響用戶數量。」 不過既然有如此大量的資安外洩數據能被 Cybernews 研究員發現到的，就代表其他黑客、有心人士也有機會獲得並進行攻擊。所以這邊也是一個大好機會來提醒大家要加強網絡安全意識，包括啟用雙重認證、使用密碼管理器來生成和儲存複雜密碼，定期檢查帳戶活動記錄。 NordPass Personal Premium （49% 優惠）首 24 個月總計只需 HK$249，平均每月 HK$11.63｜原價 HK$558 資料存取及處理表現佳：具防禦暴力攻擊設計以保護主密碼、密碼設計安全性不俗。 立即訂閱 1Password 個人版 按年支付，平均每月 US$3 （約 HK$23.5） 功能齊全，與 NordPass 不相伯仲，且有多家大型企業選用。 立即訂閱 更多內容： The 16-billion-record data breach that no one's ever heard of Billions of login credentials have been leaked online, Cybernews researchers say Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach 調查指港人密碼多重複使用，Google 聯乘小薯茄教育大眾保護個資 iOS 18 新功能：Apple 超強密碼 app，直逼付費版服務（QR 碼分享 Wi-Fi 密碼、一鍵生成高強度密碼、共享密碼） 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Forbes
09-06-2025
- Forbes
Samsung Warns All Galaxy Users—Restart Your Phone
Restart your phone today. Android is under attack. Google warning that new vulnerabilities 'may be under limited, targeted exploitation' have become alarmingly frequent, as the Android-maker and its OEMs issue critical updates. Meanwhile, smartphone users are advised to watch for signs that their own phones may have been compromised. Separately, restarting phones made headlines over the last 12-months, as first iPhone and then Android introduced an auto-restart after three days of inactivity, making it more difficult for law enforcement or others to plug in cables to extract user data. While some years ago, America's NSA told users to 'turn devices off and on weekly,' that's not a habit that has caught on. Most users leave them on until forced to reboot. But Samsung actually warns its Galaxy users to do the same — and even more frequently. 'Make restarting your Galaxy phone a daily habit,' it says. Automating restarts 'Periodic restarting can prevent problems with your Galaxy phone,' Samsung says, including 'your phone suddenly freezing or [becoming] too slow,' two signs that could — maybe — be the sign of a security issue, albeit will more likely be performance related. 'The issue can sometimes be resolved just by restarting the phone.' Maybe this advice will now catch on, given the raft of new attacks driven primarily by the forensic industry finding more ways to compromise device security. 'Rebooting your phone daily is your best defense against zero-click attacks,' ZDNet now reports. That advice came courtesy of iVerify's Ricky Cole, whose company warned last week that iPhones had likely been attacked through an iMessage vulnerability that has since been patched. Apple says attacks did not take place, but the high-profile victims suggested by iVerify ensured a flurry of headlines followed. There are several ways to restart your Galaxy phone, but the easiest is to automate it. You can set your phone to 'auto-optimize daily' or to restart on a schedule. As long as the phone is not being used and has plenty of battery, it will reboot.
Tom's Guide
27-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
More than 184 million passwords exposed in massive data breach — Apple, Google, Microsoft and more
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has just published a report about his discovery of a massive, unprotected online database of millions of sensitive pieces of data that were stored in a plain text file absent of any password requirement or encryption. According to ZDNet, the 184 million unique account credentials that Fowler found include usernames, passwords, emails and URLs for apps and websites like Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat, among others. Perhaps more concerning were the even more sensitive information in the database – specifically credentials for bank and financial account, health platforms and government portals. Fowler's analysis determined that this data has been captured by some type of infostealer, meaning the individuals exposed and the accounts involved will be vulnerable to a host of further scams and malicious behavior from threat actors such as phishing attacks. Fowler has said he doesn't know if this database was legitimately or maliciously created in the first place, because the hosting provider would not disclose the name of the owner, though they have removed it from public access. Fowler directly contacted people listed in the file, told them he was researching a data breach and confirmed that the information contained in the database was correct, valid account information. Additionally, he has said that while whomever owns the database is to blame for the incident, users who treat their email accounts like free cloud storage leave themselves open to security and privacy risks by having years worth of sensitive documents such as tax forms, medical records, contracts or passwords readily available to cybercriminals who are able to gain access to their email accounts. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. People who are involved in a security breach of this nature are subject to a variety of further threats, especially if they've reused the same password, used weak passwords, or have accounts in a position of government or other importance. Like Fowler, we recommend that you always use strong, unique passwords that include multiple upper and lower case characters as well as numbers and special characters, that you frequently change and update passwords and that you never reuse passwords. It's often easiest to use a password manager to keep all of your passwords private and safe, or if possible, use a biometric passkey. Whenever possible, enable two-factor or multi-factor authentication on your accounts. Keep a close eye on all your accounts, and if you feel like you've may have been or know you have been victim to a data breach, check your accounts on sites like HaveIBeenPwned or a password leak checker. You should also make sure that your antivirus software is set to regularly scan your computer; these scans can be set to run automatically when you're asleep or when you're otherwise not using your machine so that you won't be interrupted. Lastly, know the signs of phishing scams and social engineering attacks so you can watch out for them – you are always the last line of defense when it comes to malware, and threat actors will take all the information they have in order to try and trick you into clicking on a link or downloading an app or software that appears legitimate but is secretly malicious code. Never click on unexpected links, QR codes or attachments or links or attachments from unknown senders. Verify through independent means if someone contacts you asking you to download or click on something. Don't share personal information with people you don't know online, and clear out your accounts of old emails and photos that contain documents that may contain personal details and information.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Indian Express
Netflix is dropping support for older Amazon Fire TV Stick: See if you are affected
Netflix has announced that it will remove support for the first-generation Amazon Fire TV sticks next week. While the company did not explain why it is doing so, these older Fire TV devices may likely be unable to stream shows in high quality. According to ZDNet, Netflix has sent an email to affected users notifying them of the change and saying that the cutoff date for US users is June 3. In a statement to The Verge, Amazon spokesperson Jen Lurey Ridings said that 'Netflix will be discontinuing support for some first-generation Fire TV devices, which were introduced more than 10 years ago. Netflix remains available on all other Fire TV devices.' Netflix spokesperson also clarified only first generation models of the Fire TV, Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote will be affected and that these device users 'may be eligible for a discount on a newer Fire TV Stick', at least in the US. If you haven't received the email and want to see if your Fire TV device is getting the axe, head over the the 'About' section in Settings> My Fire TV. For those wondering, the first-generation Fire TV devices were launched back in 2014, which is more than a decade ago. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 600 chipset, these devices run on Fire OS 8 and come with 2GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. On its FAQ page, Netflix says that it ends support for some devices if it 'can no longer get necessary updates from its manufacturer or support new features'. If you are getting an error code R4, R12, or R25-1, it means that your device is no longer supported by Netflix or will be discontinued after a certain date. This isn't the first time Netflix has ended support for older devices. The company has made similar moves in the last few years, dropping support for old DVD players, Blu-ray players, video game consoles, TVs and even tablets.
The Verge
24-05-2025
- The Verge
The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon
It's finally time to upgrade for many owners of the earliest Amazon Fire TV devices, as Netflix is ending support for them next month, reports German outlet Heise. The cutoff for US users is June 3rd, according to ZDNet, which writes that the company has been emailing those who would be affected by the change. Netflix is specifically ending support for the 1st-generation Fire TV streaming box and Fire TV Stick, as well as the 2016 Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, ZDNet writes. If you didn't get the email but want to be certain whether your Fire TV device is one of those reportedly losing Netflix, the outlet writes that you can check the 'About' section under Settings > My Fire TV. According to Heise, Amazon is offering discounts on new Fire TV Sticks to those affected by the change. Amazon didn't immediately respond when The Verge reached out to ask whether that's true for US users, as well. In a FAQ added to a Netflix help page sometime in the last couple of months (March 15th is when it first showed up on The Internet Archive), the company says it may end support for devices that 'can no longer get necessary updates from its manufacturer or support new features.' The company also added new references to error codes R4, R12, and R25-1.
