IT Security Guru

MAY 2, 2024

In the spirit of World Password Day, now let’s delve into better password hygiene and password management practices. First, it’s time to do away with weak and reused passwords. Use complex passwords with>16 random characters or passphrases unique for every login. first appeared on IT Security Guru.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 22, 2024

Check out our list of the top password managers that offer secure and convenient options for managing your passwords. Looking for LastPass alternatives?

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Enpass’ offline password storage and support for third-party cloud services are two feature offerings you won’t find in many other password managers today.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 29, 2024

McAfee True Key’s focus on simplicity as a password manager may leave users seeking more security and usability features in other options. Learn more in our hands-on review.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

RoboForm is a great solution for users who want a no-nonsense password manager with strong security and a straightforward user interface.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 25, 2024

While its decision to leave some user data unencrypted is a miss, Zoho Vault’s business-centered password management features may warrant a second look.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Navigating the Digital Landscape: Insights from the 2024 Thales Digital Trust Index madhav Thu, 02/08/2024 - 05:04 In today's rapidly evolving digital world, the balance between a seamless online experience and robust data security is more critical than ever.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Released today, the Malwarebytes State of Malware 2024 report takes a deep dive into the latest developments in the world of cybercrime. Keeping track of the hundreds of passwords an average user has, along with the relative complexity of using a password manager have convinced us it’s time for a better alternative.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Looking for the best free VPNs? Check out our guide to find the most reliable and secure options for protecting your online privacy that won’t break the bank.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Securden Password Vault’s reporting and auditing features make it a good option for IT supervisors tasked to secure and manage multiple accounts and passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data. April 8, 2024 Multiple Vulnerabilities Discovered in LG WebOS Smart TVs Type of vulnerability: Authorization bypass, privilege escalation, command injection. Consider exploring virtual desktop infrastructure.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 8, 2024

From Marco Polo to Modern Mayhem: Why Identity Management Matters madhav Tue, 04/09/2024 - 05:20 Imagine yourself as Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant traversing dangerous trade routes. Here are a few simple habits that can make a big difference: Password Power-Ups : Your passwords are like flimsy shields against determined attackers.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2024

million records to a hacker forum, claiming they originated from a March 2024 hack at Canadian retail chain Giant Tiger. In March, one of Giant Tiger‘s vendors, a company used to manage customer communications and engagement, suffered a cyberattack, which impacted Giant Tiger, as reported by CBC. Change your password.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The New Year’s Update Before the New Year 2024, the Meduza team decided to please customers with an update. The author behind Meduza distributed the following notification about the update on multiple underground communities and Telegram group: Attention!

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

On Wednesday February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare experienced serious system outages due to the cyberattack. 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. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 10, 2024

A cybercriminal called Menelik posted the following message on the “Breach Forums” site: “The data includes 49 million customer and other information of systems purchased from Dell between 2017-2024. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. I am the only person who has the data.”

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 8, 2024

From Marco Polo to Modern Mayhem: Why Identity Management Matters madhav Tue, 04/09/2024 - 05:20 Imagine yourself as Marco Polo, the Venetian merchant traversing dangerous trade routes. Here are a few simple habits that can make a big difference: Password Power-Ups : Your passwords are like flimsy shields against determined attackers.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 10, 2024

Let's hope to see some change in this department in 2024. A quick caveat is that I tried to do my testing while having a password manager as an extension in my browser (Mozilla Firefox). I looked into trying these out with some more platforms, but, unsurprisingly, services that support security keys are still the minority.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

9, 2024, U.S. On August 25, 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which attackers stole some source code and proprietary LastPass technical information, and weeks later LastPass said an investigation revealed no customer data or password vaults were accessed. According to an Aug.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Turla operators used the scripts to exfiltrate keys used to secure the password databases of popular password management software. This latest campaign began at least on December 18, 2023, and was still active as recently as January 27, 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 29, 2024

Dashlane is a password management software that’s popular for business and personal uses alike. Like many other password managers, Dashlane makes it easy for users to create new passwords and store existing ones in a secure vault. Subscribe The post Dashlane 2024 appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 7, 2024

A : Password managers with 100% unique passwords and MFA everywhere possible until a better solution comes mainstream, but you really can't ignore patching and updating your systems. So, in 2024, we took a family vacation to the Bahamas to knock swimming with the pigs off my bucket list.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

The plethora of online accounts most people have necessitates the use of a strong and unique password for each and every one. They should be generated and stored in a password manager to provide secure, easy access while protecting against bad actors. Protecting your information online starts with good cyber hygiene.

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SecureList

JANUARY 25, 2024

Australia has also unveiled a national strategy for digital identity resilience, aiming for mainstream use in 2024. The year 2023 marked the emergence of several important trends, which will influence the privacy field in 2024. This is no longer adequate in 2024.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

But there are some good reasons for this trend: The global gaming market is booming—and is expected to reach $219 billion by 2024. It will keep your system safe from all types of malware threats—and includes access to LastPass®, a reliable and easy-to-use password management tool.

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Webroot

APRIL 3, 2024

Mark your calendars for April 9, 2024 The second Tuesday of April marks Identity Management Day — a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safeguarding your digital identity. But what exactly is identity management, and why do we need a whole day for it?

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

OpenAI's Voice Engine: innovations and implications In March 2024, OpenAI introduced Voice Engine, a revolutionary text-to-speech model that can clone a person's voice from just a 15-second audio sample. In a disturbing incident, scammers used voice cloning to impersonate the CEO of LastPass , a major password management firm.

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Penetration Testing

JANUARY 11, 2024

Zoho‘s ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus, renowned for its integrated self-service password management and single sign-on capabilities for Active Directory and cloud applications, has been... The post CVE-2024-0252 (CVSS 9.9): Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService RCE Vulnerability appeared first on Penetration Testing.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

Creating passwords that are long, complex, and unique for every account is crucial to thwarting cybercriminals' ability to hack your accounts through techniques like brute-force attacks, credential stuffing, and phishing scams. Password manager tools make it easy to generate and store sturdy, random passwords for all your accounts.

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BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Creeping cyber risk grabbing global headlines The World Economic Forum’s latest Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2024 gives senior leaders a high-level overview of cybersecurity trends. Passwords: can’t live with ’em, can’t access vital online services without ’em Passwords were in the news again lately, for all the wrong reasons.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7% Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

That’s because last year, as revealed in our 2024 ThreatDown State of Malware report , cybercriminals flocked to a malware delivery method that doesn’t require they know a victim’s email address, login credentials, personal information, or, anything, really. A malicious ad for the KeePass password manager appears as a legitimate ad.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 17, 2024

When we weren't looking, @haveibeenpwned 's Pwned Passwords rocketed past 7 *billion* requests in a month 😲 pic.twitter.com/hVDxWp3oQG — Troy Hunt (@troyhunt) January 16, 2024 Pwned Passwords remains totally free and completely open source for both code and data so do please make use of it to the fullest extent possible.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 1, 2024

IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future madhav Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:07 In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM) remains a vital link in the cybersecurity chain. Understanding this struggle, password managers were introduced.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 1, 2024

IAM and Passkeys: 4 Steps Towards a Passwordless Future madhav Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:07 In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM) remains a vital link in the cybersecurity chain. Understanding this struggle, password managers were introduced.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Passkeys and The Beginning of Stronger Authentication madhav Fri, 02/02/2024 - 05:23 How passkeys are rewriting the current threat landscape Lillian, an experienced CISO, surveyed the threat landscape. Despite solid cybersecurity defenses within her enterprise, the reliance on age-old passwords left it vulnerable.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Identity and access management (IAM) : Helps improve management of users, single-sign-on (SSO), and more in Active Directory through automated workflows. globally, +19.8%

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