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Verizon's 2025 DBIR: Threats Are Faster, Smarter, and More Personal

SecureWorld News

Apart from the usual security awareness, which must focus on how the actual technology does not provide multiple error messages the users must restart their authentication, trigger a password reset, and change account security questions, when flooded with requests, no matter how bothersome they are.

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Taking on the Next Generation of Phishing Scams

Google Security

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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How to Secure Google Drive

Spinone

There are quite a few things that can be done to greatly improve the security of Google Drive, in general, using both built-in technologies provided by Google as well as practical steps. This is easily accessed under the settings found in Google Account > Security > Third party apps with account access.

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Top Unexpected Ways to Utilise a Password Manager for Enhanced Security and Organisation

IT Security Guru

By consolidating all login-related information in one place, users can enjoy the convenience of streamlined access and heightened security through robust, built-in 2FA mechanisms. Password Security for the Whole Family: Families share everything, including passwords to online streaming services, game platforms and even shopping sites.

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A Beginner's Guide to 2FA and MFA

Approachable Cyber Threats

The authenticator apps tie the rolling passcode to the smartphone or device it is initially added to, and there isn’t really a backup method that supports migrating the codes from one device to another easily, as that would create a security weakness in the method. Specifically, they’re a real pain when you change devices.

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What is Two-Factor Authentication?

Identity IQ

Different systems and accounts may offer different 2FA methods, ranging from text messages to emails to authenticator apps. This means you may have to juggle many different types of verification methods depending on what account you need to access. Know Your Backup Options Some services provide backup codes when you enable 2FA.

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The Hacker Mind Podcast: Hacking Voting Systems

ForAllSecure

Account security is a big thing, like the poll worker has one set of credentials on a check in device where the district admin or a technician account, there's different accounts for different types of people that may need to be part of that whole process. There's new technologies coming out.

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