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LastPass: ‘Horse Gone Barn Bolted’ is Strong Password

Krebs on Security

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. “But I just logged in with my weak password, and I am not forced to change it. ”

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What are the Benefits of a Password Manager?

Identity IQ

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Google to start automatically enrolling users in two-step verification “soon”

Malwarebytes

If your account is “ appropriately configured ”, you’ll be ushered into a land of extra security measures. Questions how this will work aside, Google continues to keep plugging away at the eternally relevant password problem. Their password import feature allows people to save passwords as a CSV file , then port it into Chrome.

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Five worthy reads: Password hygiene – The first step towards improved security

Security Boulevard

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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Internet safety tips for kids and teens: A comprehensive guide for the modern parent

Malwarebytes

Keep your online accounts secure Respect your privacy Capture and share with care Take care of your data Take care of your device Be wary of certain sites and content online Be kind. Keep your online accounts secure. This is where a password manager comes in. Your password manager can help with this.

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Recipe for Cybersecurity Success in the Restaurant Industry

SecureWorld News

Regular audits, the use of password managers, enforcement of password complexity policies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) can significantly reduce the attack surface." managing non-human identities—such as system and application accounts—has become increasingly critical. With the introduction of PCI DSS 4.0,

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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. This blog will deep dive into the method of phishing and how it has evolved today.

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