Account Security, Accountability, Password Management and Phishing

Bitwarden vs 1Password: Compare Top Password Managers

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 8, 2022

The average internet user has somewhere around 100 accounts, according to NordPass research, meaning they have to track 100 different passwords or risk using the same one over and over. Event logs 24/7 support Security audit and compliance. Custom reports show any accounts that may have been part of a data breach.

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What are the Benefits of a Password Manager?

Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Your Google Account allows you to create passkeys on your phone, computer and security keys

Google Security

MAY 2, 2024

Sriram Karra and Christiaan Brand, Google product managers Last year, Google launched passkey support for Google Accounts. Passkeys are a new industry standard that give users an easy, highly secure way to sign-in to apps and websites. Today, users rely on password managers to make passkeys available across all of their devices.

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So long passwords, thanks for all the phish

Google Security

MAY 3, 2023

By: Arnar Birgisson and Diana K Smetters, Identity Ecosystems and Google Account Security and Safety teams Starting today , you can create and use passkeys on your personal Google Account. When you do, Google will not ask for your password or 2-Step Verification (2SV) when you sign in.

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Taking on the Next Generation of Phishing Scams

Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse IdentityIQ As digital connectivity continues to grow, safeguarding your online accounts from misuse is becoming increasingly crucial. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. Account Takeover Prevention.

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FIFA 22 phishers tackle customer support with social engineering

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

Players of smash hit gaming title FIFA 22 have become the target of a wave of attacks focused on account compromise. Up to 50 “high profile” accounts were hijacked by what may have been the same group. One may have assumed the first point of entry would be phishing gamers with fake logins and stealing their accounts.

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Google Sending Security Keys to 10,000 Users at High Risk of Attack

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Company officials also used the first week of October – which is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – to remind users of the company’s plan to enable two-factor authentication by default to many accounts, and that it will enable it for 150 million accounts before the end of 2021. ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct.

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#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?”

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#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?”

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Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it.

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Beyond Passwords: 2FA, U2F and Google Advanced Protection

Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

A few people took some of the points I made in those posts as being contentious, although on reflection I suspect it was more a case of lamenting that we shouldn't be in a position where we're still dependent on passwords and people needing to understand good password management practices in order for them to work properly.

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Internet safety tips for kids and teens: A comprehensive guide for the modern parent

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. Keep your online accounts secure. This is where a password manager comes in. Use strong passwords. C O N T E N T S.

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Password checkup: from 0 to 650, 000 users in 20 days

Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Password checkup allows users to check, in a privacy-preserving manner, whether their username and password matches one of the more than 4B+ credentials exposed by third-party data breaches of which Google is aware. Accounts which are exposed via data breach are. Reflects on the reasons behind Password Checkup’s success.

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Bitwarden vs 1Password: Compare Top Password Managers

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Your Google Account allows you to create passkeys on your phone, computer and security keys

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So long passwords, thanks for all the phish

Taking on the Next Generation of Phishing Scams

How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

FIFA 22 phishers tackle customer support with social engineering

Google Sending Security Keys to 10,000 Users at High Risk of Attack

#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

Beyond Passwords: 2FA, U2F and Google Advanced Protection

Internet safety tips for kids and teens: A comprehensive guide for the modern parent

Password checkup: from 0 to 650, 000 users in 20 days

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