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Bad Consumer Security Advice

Schneier on Security

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. While I agree with some of it, this article contains some particularly bad advice: 1. I think twice about accessing my online bank account from a pubic Wi-Fi network, and I do use a VPN regularly.

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What are the Benefits of a Password Manager?

Identity IQ

Generates Passwords A password manager enhances your account security by creating unique passwords. When you create a new account, the password manager prompts you to generate a new password instead of reusing your old one. A robust password manage can come included with anti-virus and VPN protection services.

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Keeper vs 1Password: Compare Password Managers

eSecurity Planet

However, this zero-knowledge policy does make account recovery difficult, although Windows users do have the option through Windows Hello. 1Password also includes two-factor authentication options to keep your account secure if the master password is compromised. Also read: Hackers Leak 87,000 Fortinet VPN Passwords.

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ChatGPT at work: how chatbots help employees, but threaten business

SecureList

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. Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue.

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Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE): NAC Product Review

eSecurity Planet

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.