Account Security, Password Management and Phishing

Bitwarden vs 1Password: Compare Top Password Managers

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 8, 2022

Users looking to increase their security without the burden of remembering all those passwords typically turn to password managers to keep their accounts secure. Vault health reports Directory sync Secure password sharing. Event logs 24/7 support Security audit and compliance.

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

Google Security

MAY 2, 2024

By storing the passkey on a security key, users can ensure that passkeys are only available when the security key is plugged into their device, creating a stronger security posture. Today, users rely on password managers to make passkeys available across all of their devices. Flexible portability.

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FIFA 22 phishers tackle customer support with social engineering

Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

One may have assumed the first point of entry would be phishing gamers with fake logins and stealing their accounts. This is where additional security measures such as 2FA come in. A fake login site will ask for username and password, but then also ask the victim to enter their 2FA code on the phishing site.

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

eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

8 blog post , Grace Hoyt, partnerships manager for Google’s Advanced Protection Program (APP), and Nafis Zebarjadi, product manager for account security, wrote that Google was part of a larger effort to ensure the security of organizations and individuals. Android, YouTube Users Get More Security.

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#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

This not only enables them to perform more effective social engineering, spear phishing, or other targeted attacks against you, but also those around you whose information they have also gleaned from your public profile. Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts.

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#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

This not only enables them to perform more effective social engineering, spear phishing, or other targeted attacks against you, but also those around you whose information they have also gleaned from your public profile. Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts.

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How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Receiving notifications or text messages for failed login attempts that you didn’t initiate could mean someone is trying to gain unauthorized access to your account. Unauthorized changes to account settings Another red flag that indicates account misuse is finding that your account settings have been changed without your knowledge.

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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. Take, for instance, Google's account security settings which allow you to download a list of backup codes intended for future use.

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

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Keep your online accounts secure Respect your privacy Capture and share with care Take care of your data Take care of your device Be wary of certain sites and content online Be kind. 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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Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Research by Verizon has shown that a third of all breaches in the past year involved phishing scams. Credential Stuffing: Credential stuffing is a hacking method where hackers use compromised username/password pairs to access online accounts. Malware is a crucial tool used to carry out account takeover attacks.

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

Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Provides key details on how Password Checkup is implemented, both on the server side and client side. Analyzes how Password Checkup helped improve users’ account security posture based on early post-launch metrics. Reflects on the reasons behind Password Checkup’s success. Implementation details. Lessons learned.

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Bitwarden vs 1Password: Compare Top Password Managers

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager?

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Taking on the Next Generation of Phishing Scams

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So long passwords, thanks for all the phish

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

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

How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Top 7 MFA Bypass Techniques and How to Defend Against Them

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

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

Beyond Passwords: 2FA, U2F and Google Advanced Protection

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

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