LastPass password manager suffered a new security breachSecond case of this kind in 2022. Despite the invasion, User data is not in danger at the time of the cyberattack, as confirmed by the company in a statement released Wednesday (30).
According to the platform, unusual activity was recently detected in a third-party cloud service shared by LastPass and its subsidiary GoTo through their monitoring systems. Unauthorized access may have been made using some information stolen from the computer. august cyber attack🇧🇷
Those responsible for the attack invaded the system, gaining access to “certain elements” of service user information. However, the company has calmed customers who are concerned about the possibility of their data being accessed. passwords saved in the app were not leakedsoftware remains “securely encrypted due to Zero Information architecture”.
LastPass also said it hired cybersecurity firm Mandiant to investigate the case, as well as notify authorities about the attack. While the services offered by the company continue as normal without any interruptions, the relevant people are trying to clarify more details about the incident.
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After two cyberattacks in 2022, the password management platform said it continues to take steps to improve security. distribution new monitoring features for easier detection and prevent other malicious campaigns One of them.
According to the company’s CEO, Karim Toubba, it is also important for users to follow the security recommendations regarding the installation and configuration of the application, as a way to mitigate risks. Firm data shows that the service has more than 33 million users worldwide and serves 100,000 companies.
It is worth remembering that in the attack on LastPass in August, attackers stole part of the platform’s source code🇧🇷 Back then, the company said that customer data and passwords remained secure as they were not accessed by attackers, just like now.
Source: Tec Mundo
