Dashlane Hackers Stole Password Vaults via Brute-Force Attack
TL;DR. Hackers accessed approximately 20 Dashlane password vaults through a brute-force attack targeting the two-factor authentication system. - The attackers used automated software to submit numerous number combinations to breach 2FA security. - Dashlane states the vault data remained encrypted, requiring a Master Password for full access. - The company has notified affected users and implemented measures to block further threat actor traffic.
- Hackers breached around 20 Dashlane user accounts.
- The attack exploited the two-factor authentication system with brute-force tactics.
- User password vaults were downloaded, but Dashlane claims data remained encrypted.
- Dashlane has blocked attacker traffic and notified impacted users.