A password spray attack is a type of brute force attack in which a hacker tries to use the same password on multiple accounts before moving on to try another one. This attack is often effective because many users use simple and easy-to-guess passwords, such as “password” or “123456”. Password spraying attacks can be used to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.
To prevent password spraying attacks, you should use strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts, and enable multi-factor authentication where possible. You should also avoid using default or common passwords, and change your password regularly. If you suspect that your account has been compromised by a password spray attack, you should reset your password immediately and report the incident to your IT department or service provider.
Nobelium or Midnight Blizzard is a Russian state-sponsored hacking group that is believed to be part of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR). The group has been linked to numerous cyberattacks over the years, such as the SolarWinds breach in 2020, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) email compromise in 2021, and the recent Microsoft corporate email theft in 2024. The group is known for its sophisticated and stealthy techniques, such as using compromised software updates, phishing emails, and password spraying attacks to gain access to sensitive information and systems. The group’s motives and targets are often related to geopolitical interests, such as spying on government agencies, think tanks, NGOs, and other organizations.
David Frein