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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 Sending Security Keys to 10,000 Users at High Risk of Attack

eSecurity Planet

Google is giving out 10,000 free security keys to high-risks users, an announcement that came a day after the company warned 14,000 of its high-profile users that they could be targeted by the notorious Russia-based APT28 hacking group. ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct. Google APP Available to All Users.

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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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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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How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Identity IQ

Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft. In this blog, we share guidance on how to detect and respond to account misuse so you can mitigate the risks associated with it. Here are some preventive measures to help safeguard your accounts: 1.

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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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Beyond Passwords: 2FA, U2F and Google Advanced Protection

Troy Hunt

A few people took some of the points I made in those posts as being contentious, although on reflection I suspect it was more a case of lamenting that we shouldn't be in a position where we're still dependent on passwords and people needing to understand good password management practices in order for them to work properly.

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