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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). Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else.

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

SiteLock

Protecting yourself from phishing and malware attacks is not only important, it’s a fundamental Internet survival skill, made even more essential if you have a web presence you depend on. The.shtml file contained an iframe that loaded PHP from a legitimate site registered in 2009. Using strong, non-dictionary passwords.

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North Korea-linked Lazarus APT targets defense industry with ThreatNeedle backdoor

Security Affairs

.” The malware was able to steal data from both office IT networks and a restricted network (one containing mission-critical assets and computers with highly sensitive data and no internet access). ” reads the report published by the experts.

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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.

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Encryption: How It Works, Types, and the Quantum Future

eSecurity Planet

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. Application developers managing sensitive user data must especially beware of increasing regulatory action surrounding data privacy. The Importance of Encryption.

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CISSPs from Around the Globe: An Interview with James Wright

CyberSecurity Insiders

I, therefore, enlisted at the age of 18 and began my career as a Communications Computer Systems Controller, which was converted to Cyber Transport Systems in 2009. I also discovered several security vulnerabilities in LastPass Password Manager. Besides my love for computers, I always imagined myself serving in the Air Force.