eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Attackers can steal your cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, leading to data theft, financial loss, and identity theft. Initial Attack Vector Attackers might send phishing emails or create fake websites. Though cookies themselves don’t steal passwords, they can be hijacked to access sensitive data.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Your Gmail account stores valuable information such as emails, contacts, and documents. A compromised password can lead to identity theft and data breaches. To safeguard your Gmail password, you need to adopt a few best practices that will enhance your accounts security and keep cyber threats at bay.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

9 Ways to Prevent Cookie Stealing How to Recover from Cookie Theft Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Bottom Line: Mitigate the Risks of Cookie Theft How Does Cookie Stealing Work? Attackers steal cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, resulting in data theft, financial loss, and identity theft.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse IdentityIQ As digital connectivity continues to grow, safeguarding your online accounts from misuse is becoming increasingly crucial. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

What is Account Takeover? Account takeover, also known as ATO, is a form of identity theft in which a malicious third party gains access to or “takes over” an online account. One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Key takeaways: 2FA can provide additional security to any account or system that requires user verification. 2FA conveys many security benefits for users and organizations but does have a few limitations. Types of 2FA 2FA requires you to verify your identity a second time after you enter your username and password.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

Sets Security Standards for Logins A password manager allows you to implement various security measures, such as requiring strong, lengthy passwords with specific features. Control Password Access Multiple passwords must be managed for various accounts, which may be general or specific to user roles.

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