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Welcome to Prime Cyber Insights. I'm Aaron Kuhl, and today we're diving into a pretty concerning trend in the cybersecurity world. And I'm Lauren Mitchell. We're going to unpack the ongoing effects of the 2022 Last Pass breach. Joining us is Chad Thompson, who offers a unique systems-level perspective on security and engineering. Thanks for having me, guys. The last pass breach really highlights how, you know, just one incident can have these prolonged effects, especially with things like weak master passwords and inconsistent security updates from users. Trianelabs has revealed those stolen encrypted vaults are still being exploited by cyber criminals, notably linked to Russian actors. Chad, what's so significant about this? This finding shows how attackers, like leverage operational patterns and often reuse infrastructure to misappropriate assets over time. It's not just about stealing data. It's about understanding and exploiting systemic vulnerabilities. Right. The breach's prolonged impact is largely because users fail to rotate passwords or improve their vault security. This allows continued exploitation even years later. Exactly. And it underscores the urgent need for stronger password practices and comprehensive security measures, you know, both personally and within organizations. Absolutely, Chad. It's such a stark reminder of the potential consequences of complacency in cybersecurity practices. Before we wrap up, hey, for our listeners, make sure to secure your digital assets. Use strong, unique passwords and enable two-factor authentication wherever possible. And always, always stay informed about security updates and potential vulnerabilities and the services you use. Thanks, Chad, for providing such valuable insights and thanks to our listeners for tuning in. Catch us next time on Prime Cyber Insights. Neural Newscast is AI-assisted human-reviewed. View our AI transparency policy at neuralnewscast.com.