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Password manager Dashlane says hackers stole some customers’ password vaults

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June 2, 2026

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Password manager maker Dashlane says hackers have obtained at least a dozen encrypted vaults used for storing customer passwords during a weekend cyberattack.

The company said on its website that hackers brute-forced the company’s two-factor authentication system, granting the hackers access to about 20 customer accounts. By defeating its two-factor mechanism, the hackers were able to download a copy of certain customers’ encrypted vaults, which store their passwords and other sensitive credentials.

Dashlane said on its incident page that there was no evidence of compromise of its own systems, but it has not yet said how the hackers were able to defeat its two-factor protections in order to access customer accounts. Two-factor is a security feature that protects accounts from being accessed with just a stolen username and password, typically by requiring an additional passcode to be sent to the phone of the account holder.

“The goal of the attack was to brute-force two-factor authentication (2FA) protections to allow the attacker to register new devices on existing user accounts,” said Dashlane. The company said that attackers can use automated software to “rapidly submit every possible numeric combination to the system, hoping to guess the exact sequence before the short-lived [two-factor] security code expires.”

The company said it has “taken steps to mitigate the risk of future incidents,” without saying what those were.

Dashlane said it has notified the 20 or so customers whose encrypted vaults were stolen. It’s not yet clear if the specific customers were targeted for a reason, such as because of who they are or what they do for a living.

Spokespeople for Dashlane did not respond to a request for comment. The company has not said if it knows who targeted its customers, or if the hackers contacted Dashlane with demands, such as a ransom.

The stolen vaults are scrambled and cannot be read without the customer’s master password, which is only known by the customer and is not uploaded to Dashlane in plaintext, the company’s website says. But Dashlane said that customers with an easily guessed master password may be at greater risk of having it guessed and their password vaults decrypted.

Data breaches affecting password manager companies are rare, but can have lasting consequences.

In 2022, LastPass confirmed that customer password vault backups were stolen during a cyberattack. While the vaults were protected with passwords only known to the customer, the password requirements for early customers were far weaker than the later standard, allowing hackers to brute-force and easily guess the passwords of some customers’ vaults. There have been several reports of hackers stealing vast amounts of customers’ crypto, likely by using private keys stored in stolen LastPass vaults that had their master passwords cracked following the breach.

A year earlier, Australian software house Click Studios warned all of its customers who use its flagship password manager, Passwordstate, to “reset all credentials” after hackers compromised its software update mechanism to plant malware on customer systems.

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Karate Federation President Chukwudi Dimkpa Seeks God’s Protection For Team Nigeria’s Athletes At 2026 Commonwealth Games

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July 24, 2026

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The President of Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), Engineer Chukwudi Elekwachi Dimkpa has added a spiritual angle to Nigeria’s pursuit of medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, as the recently confirmed top shot prayed for God’s protection over the country’s athletes.

Sports247 reports that, while acknowledging that Team Nigeria had solid preparations heading into the Games and the contingent is saturated with immense talents, Dimkpa reasoned that they still need the hand of God and His guidance during their various events at Glasgow 2026.

Dimkpa also commended director-general of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honouurable Bukola Olopade, for his commitment to the welfare of Nigeria’s athletes and praised the officials for working tirelessly to ensure the team got all necessary technical, medical and logistical support.

The KFN president added that, though karate is not featuring at the Glasgow Games, the federation stands firmly behind Team Nigeria and fully supports the country’s representatives, who he believes will return home with many medals that would inspire the next generation of athletes.
He asserted, “I have no doubt that our athletes possess the talent, discipline, determination and resilient Nigerian spirit of ‘never say never’ to win gold medals and secure several podium finishes for our country. My prayers are with every athlete and official for God’s protection throughout the Games.”

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Enugu Air confirms runway excursion in Benin, no injuries reported

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July 24, 2026

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An Enugu Air aircraft on Thursday suffered a runway excursion after landing at Benin Airport, with all 63 passengers and five crew members safely evacuated and no injuries or fatalities recorded.

The airline confirmed the incident in a public notice, saying the aircraft had been secured while the relevant aviation authorities had been notified in line with established procedures.

“Enugu Air wishes to inform the public that one of our aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway incursion after landing today,” the airline said.

It added, however, that all those on board were safe.

“We confirm that all passengers and crew have safely disembarked and there were no injuries or casualties.”

Although the airline described the occurrence as a runway incursion in its statement, the incident involved the aircraft leaving the runway after landing, which is referred to in aviation as a runway excursion.

A video posted on Thursday evening by the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, on his official X account showed the Embraer 170 aircraft off the runway in a grassy area, with emergency responders at the scene while passengers disembarked. Mr Sowore, who shared the footage, said he hoped no one was injured and urged the authorities to treat aviation safety and regulatory compliance with “the utmost seriousness.”

My heart goes out to everyone involved in the incident involving the @EnuguAirlines aircraft at Benin Airport. I hope no one was injured and that all passengers and crew are safe.
The authorities must treat aviation safety and regulatory compliance with the utmost seriousness.… pic.twitter.com/smjoKGlCnB

— Omoyele Sowore (@sowore) July 23, 2026

The airline said an assessment of the aircraft and the circumstances surrounding the occurrence was underway.

It also warned that the incident could lead to temporary adjustments to some of its scheduled flights.

“As a result, there may be temporary adjustments to some flight schedules. Passengers affected by any changes will be contacted directly and provided with the necessary assistance,” the airline said.

Reassuring passengers, the carrier said safety remains its highest priority.

“The safety of our passengers, crew, and operations remains our highest priority. We appreciate your understanding and will continue to provide updates through our official communication channels,” it added.

The incident is expected to be investigated by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), while the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will also carry out its regulatory oversight to determine the circumstances surrounding the occurrence.

A runway excursion occurs when an aircraft unintentionally leaves the runway surface during take-off or landing. It is among the most common categories of aviation occurrences worldwide and may result from several factors, including adverse weather, bad runway conditions, technical faults or operational issues.

The latest occurrence comes as Nigeria’s aviation authorities continue efforts to strengthen safety oversight and improve operational standards across the country’s airports.