Dashlane reveals method behind downloading encrypted password vaults by attackers
By targeting large numbers of users, attackers increased their chances of success.
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By targeting large numbers of users, attackers increased their chances of success.
Security advisory leaves out key details. Dashlane maintains complete silence.
Hackers used brute forced about 20 password vaults from Dashlane.
Dashlane disclosed on Sunday that an external attacker launched a brute-force attack against its two-factor authentication system, successfully bypassing 2FA protections on fewer than 20 personal plan user accounts and downloading copies of their encrypted password vaults. The attack, which began on
Password manager Dashlane has disclosed that "fewer than" 20 users on the personal subscription plan had their encrypted vaults downloaded following a brute-force attack launched by an unknown party. On May 31, 2026, the company said an "external" threat actor launched a brute-force attack against c
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