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Credential Stuffing vs Brute Force – When Strong Passwords Are Not Enough

Adapture

Credential Stuffing vs Brute Force Over the past couple of decades, we’ve been constantly reminded to use strong passwords. Strong passwords were supposed to fend off brute force attacks, the most commonly used attack vector to break into an account. In fairness, strong passwords can still thwart brute force.

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U.S. Bookstore giant Barnes & Noble hit by cyberattack

Security Affairs

The bookseller also operated the Nook Digital, which is a spin-off division that sells eBook and e-Reader platform. Over the weekend, users have been complaining on Nook’s Facebook page and Twitter that they were not able to access their library of purchased eBooks and magazine subscriptions. Pierluigi Paganini.