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. To read this article in full, please click here

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

And because you’ve seen just how easy it is to set up a new user account on Windows, in wishing not to disregard my fellow Mac users, I’ve decided to write another short and sweet piece on how to create a new user on your Mac machine. Very much like the first article, I’m going […].

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2022

In response to the unauthorized access to its database, the company urges all its users to immediately reset account passwords and log out of all devices connected to its service. The company is urging all users to immediately reset account passwords and log out of all devices connected to its service. Pierluigi Paganini.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

This article is co-authored by Gabe Rust. 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.

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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. But that is not the full story; there are numerous other variations of MFA that I will delve into in this article.

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Google Security

JUNE 1, 2020

Posted by Shuvo Chatterjee, Product Manager, Advanced Protection Program The Advanced Protection Program is our strongest level of Google Account security for people at high risk of targeted online attacks, such as journalists, activists, business leaders, and people working on elections.

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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. Event logs 24/7 support Security audit and compliance. Custom reports show any accounts that may have been part of a data breach. per user/mo!

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

What’s the first thing you remember about creating your email account? After careful thought and consideration and perhaps several cups of coffee, I have decided to tackle the most common and uncommon myths surrounding email security. So, in today’s article, we’ll […].

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Heimadal Security

MARCH 17, 2022

As society evolves more and more towards the dynamic workplace, the modern enterprise is faced with increased network security risks. In this article, you will find the definition of network security, […]. The post Network Security 101 – Definition, Types, Threats, and More appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

In this article, we cover some database security best practices that can help keep your databases safe from attackers. In the traditional sense, this means keeping your database server in a secure, locked environment with access controls in place to keep unauthorized people out. Separate database servers and web servers.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

This article is co-authored by Gabe Rust. 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.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Two former college graduates are in a lot of trouble after breaking into other students’ accounts and stealing sensitive personal data. Working with another former graduate, he accessed the school email accounts of dozens of college students and stole private nude photographs. What happened? Many of the images were then shared.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In this article, I will go over the definition of a network vulnerability, as well as the most common types that businesses have to deal with. The post 10 Common Network Vulnerabilities and How to Prevent Them appeared first on Heimdal Security Blog. Did you know that most companies are affected by high-risk network vulnerabilities?

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Creating your MyScoreIQ account is quick and easy; simply visit the MyScoreIQ website’s home page to explore the variety of plans. Key benefits of the Plus plan also include alerts for possible suspicious activity, including alerts when changes are made to your listed address and application monitoring to keep your accounts secure.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This article delves deep into the settings and privacy policies of LLM-based chatbots to find out how they collect and store conversation histories, and how office workers who use them can protect or compromise company and customer data. The user creates an account and gains access to the bot. Account hacking.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

Our clients face security risks every day, but they know how to prevent them. In this article, we will not only guide you through the woods of the most dangerous threats and risks of using public clouds. We will also tell you how to use G Suite as securely as possible with G Suite security best practices!

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2022

And if you use the same password for all of your online accounts, you’re giving attackers access to a ton of information with very little work. Password managers , like Keeper and 1Password, make it easy for users to secure their online accounts without having to remember a different password for each of their accounts.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts. Luckily, password managers can help by creating and storing strong passwords for different websites and apps securely. Using a password manager can improve your online security and make password management easier. How Does a Password Manager Work?

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) expands upon a basic Network Access Control (NAC) concept to include modules for network device control and integrated security options. This article will provide an overview of features, pros, cons, certifications, and pricing to help understand ISE in more detail.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this article we analyze the infection, take a deeper look at the carding market, and discuss ways you can keep your site and your credit card data secure. The infection “patches” the Magento code, downloading modified copies of legitimate Magento files from the attacker’s Pastebin account. WHAT IS MAGENTO? Session.php.

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Accounts which are exposed via data breach are. Analyzes how Password Checkup helped improve users’ account security posture based on early post-launch metrics. Origin story One of the ways we keep Google accounts safe is by proactively resetting reused passwords for accounts found in third-party data breaches.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

When Donald Trump was running for president the first time, ethical hacker Victor Gevers accessed his Twitter account by guessing the candidate's password. Hackers claims new access to Trump's Twitter account. I just don't want me to be able to get in, especially not with such an important account.". The list included: !IWillAmericaGreatAgain!

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