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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The Security Ledger

JULY 18, 2019

But those bots may pose a serious security risk, according to researchers from the firm CyberArk. Robotic Process Automation (RPA) may be the Holy Grail for enterprises these days, but all those bots pose a serious risk to enterprise security, according to research by the. Read the whole entry. »

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

To remain anonymous and secure on the Internet, invest in a Virtual Private Network account, but remember, the bad guys are very smart, so by the time this column runs, they may have figured out a way to hack into a VPN. I get that unsecured Wi-Fi is a risk, but does anyone actually follow this advice?

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

On February 5th, for Safer Internet Day, our team. Password Checkup. 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. How Password Checkup came into being.

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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. By understanding hackers' common techniques to circumvent MFA, you can better safeguard your account against their potential ploys.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

While TOTP was once an advancement in authorizing secure access, today it’s become a dated security measure that allows persistent threat actors to find exploitable gaps. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

The internet is great for bringing people together, helping you feel part of a community, and staying in touch with your nearest and dearest. Secure your online accounts Avoid handing over your accounts to anyone who shouldn’t have access by getting the security basics right.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 19, 2019

Also: we continue our series on life after passwords as we speak with Nick Buchanan, CTO of Armor Scientific joins us to talk about the imminent demise of the password and what might replace it. » Related Stories Podcast Episode 142: On Supply Chains Diamond-based Identities are forever Episode 149: How Real is the Huawei Risk?

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 19, 2019

Also: we continue our series on life after passwords as we speak with Nick Buchanan, CTO of Armor Scientific joins us to talk about the imminent demise of the password and what might replace it. » Related Stories Podcast Episode 142: On Supply Chains Diamond-based Identities are forever Episode 149: How Real is the Huawei Risk?

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals Risk Level. Today, many people when they sign up for a new account for an internet-based service are asked to pick a password to help secure their account from unauthorized access. But what’s the difference, and what are the best options when enabling it? Let’s dive in!

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 20, 2020

This brings us to the core question – why does any employee or a group of employees have so much control over users’ accounts? Twitter was caught storing plaintext passwords in logfiles two years ago. Apparently, Twitter did not learn from that experience or take sufficient steps keep user credentials and accounts secure.”

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

While TOTP was once an advancement in authorizing secure access, today it’s become a dated security measure that allows persistent threat actors to find exploitable gaps. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

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