Password manager Dashlane says hackers stole some customers’ password vaults
Password manager Dashlane reported that hackers brute-forced its two-factor authentication system to access approximately 20 customer accounts. The attackers successfully downloaded encrypted password vaults, though the company stated its core systems remain uncompromised.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the vulnerability of even robust security measures like 2FA to automated brute-force attacks, posing significant risks to user data privacy.
Password manager maker Dashlane says hackers have obtained at least a dozen encrypted vaults used for storing customer passwords during a weekend cyberattack.
The article reports factual details of a security breach without editorializing or taking a political stance.
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