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. Users can share password files securely with encrypted transmissions. Vault health reports Directory sync Secure password sharing.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 4, 2024

An internet outage impacted Orange Spain after a hacker gained access to the company’s RIPE account to misconfigure BGP routing. The hacker, who uses the moniker ‘Snow’, gained access to the RIPE account of Orange Spain and misconfigured the BGP routing causing an internet outage. I have fixed your RIPE admin account security.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 24, 2022

The streaming media platform Plex is urging its users to reset passwords after threat actors gained access to its database. Exposed data includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords. The company is urging all users to immediately reset account passwords and log out of all devices connected to its service.

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Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2021

This week let’s go back to security basics with password hygiene—the simplest, and yet often overlooked step in account security. Passwords …. The post Five worthy reads: Password hygiene – The first step towards improved security appeared first on ManageEngine Blog.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

In this week’s episode (#135): we continue our series on the future of Passwords as we are joined by Guemmy Kim, a group product manager at Google in charge of that company’s account security initiatives. ?. Guemmy and I talk about Google’s fast evolving security program to protect user passwords and data.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse IdentityIQ As digital connectivity continues to grow, safeguarding your online accounts from misuse is becoming increasingly crucial. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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Tech Republic Security

MAY 4, 2017

May 4, 2017 is officially World Password Day. Here are some tips and tricks to help you improve your online security.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 13, 2021

Passwords are the first line of defense when it comes to digital security. For most businesses, each employee is going to have at least one username and password that they need to remember. Depending on the size of your organization, this can mean spending a massive amount of your IT budget on simple account management.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

Credential stuffing relies on the re-use of passwords. Take this example: User of Site A uses the same email and password to login to Site B. People with access to the credentials from Site A try them on Site B, often via automation, and gain access to the user’s account. Thank you for your understanding.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. Account Takeover Prevention.

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Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Google has reported that it disrupted the phishing attacks where threat actors had tried to hijack various YouTube accounts using cookie theft malware. The hijacker’s intent was to use those accounts to promote different crypto-currency scams. . The malware has the ability to steal passwords and cookies. and email.cz.

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Dark Reading

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

First step: Convince machines that we are who we say we are with expanded biometrics, including behaviors, locations, and other information that makes "us" us.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Epic have made some alterations to how accounts for kids work , with multiple features disabled for what are now known as “ Cabined Accounts ” If your children are big fans of Epic games like Fortnite and Rocket League, you may well have worried about their gaming interactions with other players at some point.

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Security Affairs

JULY 18, 2021

Instagram introduced a new security feature dubbed “Security Checkup” to help users to recover their accounts that have been compromised. “Today, we’re launching Security Checkup, a new feature to help people keep their Instagram accounts secure. . ” states the company.

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The Hacker News

JUNE 12, 2023

Security vulnerabilities discovered in Honda's e-commerce platform could have been exploited to gain unrestricted access to sensitive dealer information. The platform is designed for the sale of power

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Hacker Combat

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Hackers took advantage of the mishap to gain unauthorized access to email accounts and lots of customer’s data was exposed. During that timeframe, unapproved third parties gained unauthorized access into over 60 email accounts hosted in the cloud belonging to Cetera Employees. Often, hackers use phishing emails to target employees.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 14, 2021

Although sharing your day’s highlights in snapshots and videos on Instagram can be entertaining, some people claim to feel happier after deleting their accounts. If you do, remember that you will lose the following data permanently when you delete your Instagram account: Profile Photos Videos Comments Likes Followers.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2020

Experts discovered an Android Trojan, dubbed Cookiethief , that is able to gain root access on infected devices and hijack Facebook accounts. Besides various settings, web services use them to store on the device a unique session ID that can identify the user without a password and login.” ” continues Kaspersky.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 2, 2020

The Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange is forcing users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . Another bad news for the community of the virtual currencies communities, the Poloniex cryptocurrency exchange has forced its users to reset their passwords following a data leak. . This is a real email! Pierluigi Paganini.

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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.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. To remain anonymous and secure on the Internet, invest in a Virtual Private Network account, but remember, the bad guys are very smart, so by the time this column runs, they may have figured out a way to hack into a VPN.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With the passcode, a thief can perform a lot of actions that have financial consequences and some that make it harder to retrieve the device: View and use passwords or passkeys saved in the iCloud Keychain Apply for a new Apple Card Turn off Lost Mode Erase all content and settings Take certain Apple Cash and Savings actions in Wallet Use payment methods (..)

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

An investigation by Microsoft has finally revealed how China-based hackers circumvented the protections of a "highly isolated and restricted production environment" in May 2023 to unlock sensitive email accounts belonging to US government agencies.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 18, 2019

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) may be the Holy Grail for enterprises these days, but all those bots pose a serious risk to enterprise security, according to research by the. Read the whole entry. »

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

A class action lawsuit has been filed against big-three consumer credit bureau Experian over reports that the company did little to prevent identity thieves from hijacking consumer accounts. So had their passwords and account PIN and secret questions.

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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. While MFA adds an extra security shield to accounts, deterring most cybercriminals, determined attackers can find ways to sidestep it.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 7, 2021

2SV adds an extra layer when logging into your account and the additional step happens after you’ve entered your password. It’s simple, and it dramatically decreases the chance of someone else accessing an account. We want to help keep your account safe & 2SV is an important step! Protected yet?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Credential stuffing is a common type of account takeover attack and provides the required fuel — valid username-password combinations — to successfully compromise user accounts. It’s time for account security vendors to set a new […].

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

If you use a Google account, it may soon be mandatory to sign up to Google’s two-step verification program. With so much valuable data stuffed inside Google accounts, it’s beyond time to ensure they’re locked down properly. With this need for security in mind, Google has announced the roll-out of automatic two-step verification.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 29, 2021

The law enforcement agency of America is urging its users to change their email password, and any authentication related security question if they want to keep their email accounts secured from Emotet gang’s malicious intentions.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The password manager service LastPass is now forcing some of its users to pick longer master passwords. LastPass says the changes are needed to ensure all customers are protected by their latest security improvements. Nor was he ever forced to improve his master password. And very recently, it upped that again to 600,000.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

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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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2018

Hundreds of Instagram accounts were hijacked in what appears to be the result of a coordinated attack, all the accounts share common signs of compromise. Alleged attackers have hijacked Instagram accounts and modified personal information making impossible to restore the accounts. Russian domain. Russian domain.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 26, 2022

Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) charged Twitter with a $150 million penalty for " deceptively using account security data for targeted advertising.". Twitter, like many other social media websites, asks users to provide their phone number and email address to better protect their account.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

Secure your online accounts Avoid handing over your accounts to anyone who shouldn’t have access by getting the security basics right. Use strong, unique passwords for every account Consider a password manager to help you keep hold of all those passwords Enable MFA wherever you can.

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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The latest guide addresses the use of second-hand devices, video conferencing tools and online account security. This may include passwords, browsing history, photos, documents and Wi-Fi codes. Adding two-factor authentication to your child’s existing e-learning account can also boost security.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Today, many people when they sign up for a new account for an internet-based service are asked to pick a password to help secure their account from unauthorized access. A password is considered “something you know”, a secret more or less that shouldn’t be shared. That is where MFA comes in.

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