Beyond the Key: Strategies for Improving Password Security
GlobalSign
MAY 1, 2024
This World Password Day, we’re taking a look at how password security has evolved, and what steps you can take to keep your accounts secure.
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GlobalSign
MAY 1, 2024
This World Password Day, we’re taking a look at how password security has evolved, and what steps you can take to keep your accounts secure.
Bleeping Computer
JANUARY 3, 2024
LastPass notified customers today that they are now required to use complex master passwords with a minimum of 12 characters to increase their accounts' security. [.]
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Troy Hunt
JULY 8, 2019
Almost 2 years ago to the day, I wrote about Passwords Evolved: Authentication Guidance for the Modern Era. Shortly after that blog post I launched Pwned Passwords with 306M passwords from previous breach corpuses. 3,768,890 passwords. 3,768,890 passwords.
Security Boulevard
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
,Password fatigue is the feeling of frustration people develop towards having to use, remember or reset passwords to access their accounts. Unfortunately, the necessity for account security means that passwords are a pervasive element of modern life, with one study finding that the average user has over 100 passwords.
IT Security Guru
JANUARY 22, 2024
Password managers have become integral tools for individuals and businesses alike. They are primarily known for securely saving and managing login credentials so users don’t have to remember them all or write them down, where they could be compromised.
Bleeping Computer
JULY 14, 2023
The All-In-One Security (AIOS) WordPress security plugin, used by over a million WordPress sites, was found to be logging plaintext passwords from user login attempts to the site's database, putting account security at risk. [.]
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. Users can share password files securely with encrypted transmissions. Vault health reports Directory sync Secure password sharing.
Security Boulevard
JULY 9, 2021
This week let’s go back to security basics with password hygiene—the simplest, and yet often overlooked step in account security. Passwords …. The post Five worthy reads: Password hygiene – The first step towards improved security appeared first on ManageEngine Blog.
Security Affairs
AUGUST 24, 2022
The streaming media platform Plex is urging its users to reset passwords after threat actors gained access to its database. Exposed data includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords. The company is urging all users to immediately reset account passwords and log out of all devices connected to its service.
IT Security Guru
JULY 13, 2021
Passwords are the first line of defense when it comes to digital security. For most businesses, each employee is going to have at least one username and password that they need to remember. Depending on the size of your organization, this can mean spending a massive amount of your IT budget on simple account management.
Tech Republic Security
MAY 4, 2017
May 4, 2017 is officially World Password Day. Here are some tips and tricks to help you improve your online security.
The Security Ledger
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
In this week’s episode (#135): we continue our series on the future of Passwords as we are joined by Guemmy Kim, a group product manager at Google in charge of that company’s account security initiatives. ?. Guemmy and I talk about Google’s fast evolving security program to protect user passwords and data.
SecureBlitz
MAY 20, 2021
This post will show you how to keep your online accounts secure with the top 6 security tips. With this, it also brought a long list of online privacy and security concerns. The post Keeping Your Online Accounts Secure [Top 6 Security Tips] appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.
Malwarebytes
MARCH 7, 2024
Credential stuffing relies on the re-use of passwords. Take this example: User of Site A uses the same email and password to login to Site B. People with access to the credentials from Site A try them on Site B, often via automation, and gain access to the user’s account.
Dark Reading
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
First step: Convince machines that we are who we say we are with expanded biometrics, including behaviors, locations, and other information that makes "us" us.
The Hacker News
JUNE 12, 2023
Security vulnerabilities discovered in Honda's e-commerce platform could have been exploited to gain unrestricted access to sensitive dealer information. The platform is designed for the sale of power
Security Affairs
JANUARY 2, 2020
The Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange is forcing users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . Another bad news for the community of the virtual currencies communities, the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange has forced its users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . This is a real email! Pierluigi Paganini.
Malwarebytes
DECEMBER 14, 2023
With the passcode, a thief can perform a lot of actions that have financial consequences and some that make it harder to retrieve the device: View and use passwords or passkeys saved in the iCloud Keychain Apply for a new Apple Card Turn off Lost Mode Erase all content and settings Take certain Apple Cash and Savings actions in Wallet Use payment methods (..)
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.
CSO Magazine
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been widely adopted by online services over the past several years and turning it on is probably the best thing users can do for their online account security.
Krebs on Security
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The password manager service LastPass is now forcing some of its users to pick longer master passwords. LastPass says the changes are needed to ensure all customers are protected by their latest security improvements. Nor was he ever forced to improve his master password. And very recently, it upped that again to 600,000.
Schneier on Security
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Create hard-to-crack 12-character passwords. NOT your mother's maiden name, not the last four digits of your Social Security number, not your birthday and not your address. Whenever possible, use a "pass-phrase" as your answer to account security questions such as "Youllneverguessmybrotherinlawsmiddlename.".
CyberSecurity Insiders
APRIL 29, 2021
The law enforcement agency of America is urging its users to change their email password, and any authentication related security question if they want to keep their email accounts secured from Emotet gang’s malicious intentions.
The Security Ledger
JUNE 19, 2019
In this week’s episode, #150: Microsoft cloud evangelist Tanya Janca joins us to talk about securing Azure and the challenges of pushing security left. In this week’s episode, #150: Microsoft cloud evangelist Tanya Janca joins us to talk about securing Azure and the challenges of pushing security left. Secure and Azure.
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.
The Security Ledger
JUNE 19, 2019
In this week’s episode, #150: Microsoft cloud evangelist Tanya Janca joins us to talk about securing Azure and the challenges of pushing security left. In this week’s episode, #150: Microsoft cloud evangelist Tanya Janca joins us to talk about securing Azure and the challenges of pushing security left. Secure and Azure.
Identity IQ
JULY 3, 2023
Unusual login attempts One of the most apparent signs of account misuse is failed login attempts or password reset notifications. 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.
Security Boulevard
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Credential stuffing is a common type of account takeover attack and provides the required fuel — valid username-password combinations — to successfully compromise user accounts. It’s time for account security vendors to set a new […].
Malwarebytes
OCTOBER 7, 2021
2SV adds an extra layer when logging into your account and the additional step happens after you’ve entered your password. It’s simple, and it dramatically decreases the chance of someone else accessing an account. For Google users, it involves just tapping a notification on their phone to confirm it’s them.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 5, 2022
In July’s Experian, You Have Some Explaining to Do , we heard from two different readers who had security freezes on their credit files with Experian and who also recently received notifications from Experian that the email address on their account had been changed. So had their passwords and account PIN and secret questions.
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.
Malwarebytes
MAY 7, 2021
This would surely mean those in most need of security fine-tuning, won’t get it. The password problem. Questions how this will work aside, Google continues to keep plugging away at the eternally relevant password problem. We’re all impacted by weak security. Lock down your master password.
Security Affairs
JANUARY 4, 2024
I have fixed your RIPE admin account security. “We encourage account holders to please update their passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for their accounts. . “Today, a threat actor took over the RIPE administrator account of Orange Spain resulting in a 50% reduction in traffic.
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. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in.
Malwarebytes
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023
In the case of Outlook.com , your username and password are the ticket that gets you through the door, and the authentication token is the lanyard you're given that says you're allowed to be there. An attacker with your authentication token can pretend to be you without knowing your password, so tokens need to be hard to forge.
Heimadal Security
AUGUST 13, 2021
The only measure most people use to protect their home wireless network nowadays is to set up a password and prevent neighbors and other people from taking control of your data. But we have to be more serious about home network security and do more than just setting a simple password. Securing the home network has […].
Malwarebytes
JUNE 29, 2023
Secure your online accounts Avoid handing over your accounts to anyone who shouldn’t have access by getting the security basics right. Use strong, unique passwords for every account Consider a password manager to help you keep hold of all those passwords Enable MFA wherever you can.
Identity IQ
MAY 7, 2021
While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk. Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data.
SecureWorld News
MAY 26, 2022
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Twitter with a $150 million penalty for " deceptively using account security data for targeted advertising.". Twitter, like many other social media websites, asks users to provide their phone number and email address to better protect their account.
Hot for Security
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. This may include passwords, browsing history, photos, documents and Wi-Fi codes. Adding two-factor authentication to your child’s existing e-learning account can also boost security.
Security Affairs
APRIL 6, 2023
The credentials provided by the recipient are sent to an attacker-controlled URL, however, after the recipient enters their password, the phishing page redirects to a benign document that contains the interview questions, or an RFI that includes information of interest for the victims.
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 10, 2024
With this control they can intercept messages, two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, and eventually reset passwords of the account the number has control over. Although apparently the SEC did not have 2FA enabled for its X account! You will be prompted to enter your X password and click Confirm.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 9, 2023
In today’s digital age, managing passwords has become increasingly complex. With the average internet user having more than 100 passwords to remember, it’s no wonder that people often resort to using weak passwords that are easy to remember or reuse the same passwords across multiple accounts. In short, yes.
The Security Ledger
DECEMBER 29, 2019
We give you seven simple steps to level up your password and account security. A good friend e-mailed me recently with the subject line “security stuff.” ” I knew what was coming: questions about how to. Read the whole entry. »
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