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LastPass: ‘Horse Gone Barn Bolted’ is Strong Password

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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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Busting SIM Swappers and SIM Swap Myths

Krebs on Security

Soon after, the attackers were able to use their control over his mobile number to reset his Gmail account password. ” Rose said mobile phone stores could cut down on these crimes in much the same way that potential victims can combat SIM swapping: By relying on dual authentication. ” Sgt.

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