brute-force attack
Coverage of brute-force attack in the Nexus archive.
- Password manager Dashlane says hackers stole some customers’ password vaults
Password manager Dashlane reported that hackers used brute-force attacks to breach its two-factor authentication system, allowing access to customer accounts and the theft of password vaults.
- Dashlane Discloses Brute-Force Attack, Encrypted Vaults of Fewer Than 20 Users Downloaded
Password manager Dashlane disclosed that fewer than 20 users on the personal subscription plan had their encrypted vaults downloaded following a brute-force attack. An external threat actor launched the attack on May 31, 2026, targeting accounts to break two-factor authentication (2FA).
- ThreatsDay Bulletin: Defender 0-Day, SonicWall Brute-Force, 17-Year-Old Excel RCE and 15 More Stories
The ThreatsDay Bulletin highlights multiple cybersecurity threats, including a Microsoft Defender 0-Day vulnerability, a SonicWall brute-force attack, and a 17-year-old Excel remote code execution (RCE) flaw. The article emphasizes the persistence of ancient vulnerabilities, supply chain risks, and creative hacking tactics.