Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Phishing and social engineering. If you have a gaming account with Steam, Epic, or another large gaming platform, take steps to keep it safe just as you would a banking or social media account. Use a strong, unique password for every account that you have. Watch for phishing and social engineering. Account takeovers.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Whether it’s voice cloning , phishing, or deepfakes, scammers are leveraging AI to trick people on an unprecedented scale. Learn more: How Deepfakes and Other AI Scams Are Targeting Voters in the Upcoming Election AI-Powered Phishing Emails AI is being used to generate highly sophisticated phishing emails.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

This can be done if you have someone’s valid Social Security number, complete name, birth date, and other personal details that are usually not very difficult to learn (from the person’s social media channels most likely). These are examples of weak passwords that will put your accounts at risk. 3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Staying safe on social networks Prioritize safe communication habits on social media platforms. Periodically, at least once a quarter, review the security settings of your social media accounts and the apps linked to them. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether your child needs their own personal email address, an account for school, or a social media login, the advice is largely the same. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable.

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IT Security Guru

MARCH 22, 2021

Aside from sending out work-related emails and devising corporate documents, laptops may now be used as a tool for homeschooling or a hub for social media and games. Each account should also be protected with a strong password and businesses should provide users with anti-malware and anti-virus software. .

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

That’s a crazy long time for an independent media outlet these days, but then again I’m bound to keep doing this as long as they keep letting me. This bold about-face dumbfounded many longtime Norton users because antivirus firms had spent years broadly classifying all cryptomining programs as malware.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Its primary goal is safeguarding sensitive information, detecting and responding to security incidents, and ensuring that data and systems remain secure against malware, ransomware, phishing, and hacking attempts. Weak Passwords Weak or reused passwords are easy targets for hackers employing brute-force attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For enterprises—and a growing number of consumer antivirus solutions—machine learning (ML) and behavioral-based detection are increasingly important for stopping unknown threats. The antivirus software reacts to online threats in real time to ensure there is no compromise to the performance of your system. Bitdefender Premium Security.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

????????Fifteen years after the launch of the microblogging social media platform, Twitter remains a dominant public forum for instant communication with individuals and organizations worldwide on a universe of topics, including #cybersecurity. We're on a mission to encourage unique passwords stored in a password manager with MFA on.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. It’s usually a password that was never configured or never changed from the default. Use a password manager to make and store good passwords that are different for every account/device.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation. Password managers aid users in meeting more stringent requirements, and can enable centralized control as well. and mobile (phones, tablets, etc.)

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

The same survey that found that two-thirds of employees used their personal devices also found that half of companies with BYOD policies did not have policies in place to regulate their use – and only a third (32%) provided antivirus software for personal devices. Scam and phishing. Phishing in delivery.

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