The recent article by IT World Canada discusses a recent cyber attack in which hackers used stolen credentials to bypass the Norton Password Manager, a password management tool from NortonLifeLock. The hackers were able to gain access to users’ sensitive information and steal their personal data. The article states that this attack highlights the importance of using strong, unique passwords and regularly updating them. It also notes that using a password manager can be an effective way to protect against these types of attacks. The article also mentions that the incident is under investigation and NortonLifeLock is taking steps to prevent similar attacks in the future. The incident further emphasizes the need for organizations to have robust security measures in place to protect personal and sensitive information.
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