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LastPass: ‘Horse Gone Barn Bolted’ is Strong Password

Krebs on Security

Still, Palant and others impacted by the 2022 breach at LastPass say their account security settings were never forcibly upgraded. “LastPass in my book is one step above snake-oil. In February 2018, LastPass changed the default to 100,100 iterations. And very recently, it upped that again to 600,000. ”

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September Snafus: Hackers Take Advantage of Unwitting Employees

Approachable Cyber Threats

IHG’s booking sites and apps were unavailable for several days as a result. Equipping your employees with the knowledge needed to recognize suspicious activity and resources to report that activity can help to prevent these data breaches. Phishing and poor password practices. Not sure where to start or curious to know more?

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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. Securing your child’s data is one of the biggest concerns of parents today.

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