Malware has stolen more than a billion passwords in the past year, warns a report from Specops Software. Even with strong password policies, users using common weak passwords are contributing to the problem. Attackers gained direct access to valuable data like personal information, financial records, and corporate secrets. Organizations need to implement stronger password policies and encourage users to avoid weak password practices.

Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but