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GUEST ESSAY: Stolen logons, brute force hacking get used the most to breach web, email servers

The Last Watchdog

Poor password practices are responsible for most incidents involving web applications and data breaches since 2009. Password security may seem like a simple solution for a huge problem, but it may be difficult to successfully implement in practice. 2009 DBIR page 17) . Authentication bypass. Privilege escalation.

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Social Security Numbers leaked in ransomware attack on Ohio History Connection

Malwarebytes

During the attack, the cybercriminals may have had access to names, addresses, and Social Security Numbers (SSNs) of current and former OHC employees (from 2009 to 2023). Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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RockYou2021: largest password compilation of all time leaked online with 8.4 billion entries

Security Affairs

An example of leaked passwords included in the RockYou2021 compilation: With a collection that exceeds its 12-year-old namesake by more than 262 times, this leak is comparable to the Compilation of Many Breaches (COMB) , the largest data breach compilation ever. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all of your online accounts.

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How To Protect Against A Phishing Attack And How To Counter Them

SiteLock

The.shtml file contained an iframe that loaded PHP from a legitimate site registered in 2009. Using strong, non-dictionary passwords. Never reusing those passwords. Using a password manager like LastPass , KeePass , etc. Using two-factor authentication wherever possible. Gee, thanks, Kyle.

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses on People

SecureWorld News

They are working from home, managing through the pandemic and looking for vaccination info. For Charlet, the 2009 Operation Aurora cyberattack on Google was a watershed moment for the company. CISA and NCA are focusing on four key areas this October: Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA). Updating software.

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Dashlane 2024

eSecurity Planet

Dashlane is a password management software that’s popular for business and personal uses alike. The company was founded in 2009, and the first software edition was released in 2012. Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault.

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Dashlane Review 2021: Pricing & Features

eSecurity Planet

Dashlane is a password management software that’s popular for business and personal uses alike. The company was founded in 2009, and the first software edition was released in 2012. Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault.