OTP Risks, Acronis Default Password Exploit, and Malicious PyPi Package.

Welcome back to "The Daily Threat," your trusted source for the latest in cybersecurity news and insights. In today’s episode, we cover three critical stories that highlight evolving cyber threats and the importance of staying vigilant.

Story 1: We discuss why you should avoid using one-time passwords (OTPs) sent via text and the sophisticated methods attackers use to intercept them. Read more here: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/27/why-you-should-avoid-one-time-passwords-text.html

Story 2: We dive into a severe vulnerability in Acronis cyber infrastructure due to default passwords and the significant risks it poses. More details at: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/acronis-warns-of-cyber-infrastructure-default-password-abused-in-attacks/

Story 3: We expose a malicious PyPi package targeting macOS users, demonstrating the dangers of typosquatting and the need for verifying software integrity. Learn more here: https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/malicious-pypi-package-targets-macos-to.html

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