Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

If the user had different passwords on Site A and Site B, the attacker would have been stopped before they got in to Site B. This is why we are continuously telling people to not reuse their passwords. If all your logins are hard to remember (and they should be), you can use a password manager to help you.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2024

Keeper and Bitwarden are password manager products that help your business manage its application credentials across all platforms. Bitwarden is great for mid-sized businesses and teams that want to self-host a password manager. 5 Security: 4.4/5 5 Advanced features: 3/5 Security: 4.7/5

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Keeper emphasizes extensive security measures and is a more affordable option, while Dashlane promotes a user-friendly interface and robust administrative tools perfect for streamlining logins.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2024

Spokesperson Alex Haurek told Forbes: “Our security team is aware of a potential exploit targeting a number of brand and celebrity accounts. Haurek didn’t say whether the attackers were still targeting accounts. You can use a password manager to remember your passwords. TikTok tells you how to do that here.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

While LastPass may not have suffered a breach, it should be a wake up call to many who still use single-factor password-based authentication to their LastPass accounts and password vaults to do a little housekeeping. This way, you don’t have to remember, write down, or insecurely store passwords on their own.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This is clearly going to have a severe impact on those involved, especially as graduation photos would likely contain identifiable information. Nothing is 100% foolproof, but basic measures work wonders when it comes to keeping email accounts secure. The easiest way to do this is by letting a password manager do it for you.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Some notable cyber incidents in the past half-decade include: McDonald's (2021): The fast-food giant suffered a data breach that exposed customer and employee information in South Korea and Taiwan. Not everyone in the organization should have access to sensitive customer information. As PCI DSS 4.0

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

Secure your online accounts Avoid handing over your accounts to anyone who shouldn’t have access by getting the security basics right. Use strong, unique passwords for every account Consider a password manager to help you keep hold of all those passwords Enable MFA wherever you can.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

Keeper and LastPass are password managers best fit for small to medium organizations, providing fundamental password management and login functionality. Both solutions improve password protection; however, their focus differs. LastPass highlights user experience, whereas Keeper promotes better security.

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Google Security

MAY 3, 2023

By: Arnar Birgisson and Diana K Smetters, Identity Ecosystems and Google Account Security and Safety teams Starting today , you can create and use passkeys on your personal Google Account. When you do, Google will not ask for your password or 2-Step Verification (2SV) when you sign in.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

These cookies save session data, including login credentials, which allows attackers to obtain unauthorized access to accounts. Although cookies are intended for secure session management, they require protection methods to avoid the risk of misuse and illegal access to personal information or online accounts.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 16, 2025

If you notice any suspicious activity on your account, an Instagram password reset is necessary to secure your profile. For security reasons, it is also advised to change your passwords occasionally. Performing an Instagram password reset helps you in many ways to keep your account secure.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. For instance, to log into an application, you might grant partial access to your Twitter or Facebook account.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

Our digital identities may be digital, but they have a strong connection with our information, which is going to be proven in the digital as well as the real world. Knowing our information plays a huge role; it attracts a lot of attention from cybercriminals, who can misuse it. Bitwarden, LastPass) for strong, unique passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

On top of this, it is wise to ensure standard account security procedures are followed: Strong passwords should be enforced. Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted. Accounts should be locked after three or four login attempts. Regularly update your operating system and patches.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

The Importance of Detecting and Responding to Account Misuse The severity of account misuse can lead to various consequences, including unauthorized purchases, bank account financial fraud, and your personally identifiable information (PII) being compromised.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

In this post, we will discuss the importance of securing your social media accounts and offer tips on how to keep your digital identity safe. Why should I secure my social media accounts?” Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Their aim is to obtain passwords for systems or coerce you into downloading malware. Business Email Compromise (BEC) a targeted phishing attack where senior management or finance staff are tricked into transferring funds or revealing sensitive information. are termed Information Technology (IT) systems.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

The legal filing cites liberally from an investigation KrebsOnSecurity published in July, which found that identity thieves were able to assume control over existing Experian accounts simply by signing up for new accounts using the victim’s personal information and a different email address.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Use these tips to create strong password protection for your bank accounts: Create long, complex passwords that are harder to crack. Create unique passwords for every account you own. Avoid common phrases or personal information that could be guessed or stolen.

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Provides key details on how Password Checkup is implemented, both on the server side and client side. Analyzes how Password Checkup helped improve users’ account security posture based on early post-launch metrics. Reflects on the reasons behind Password Checkup’s success. Implementation details. Lessons learned.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Protection Against Phishing and Data Breaches Phishing attacks involve a criminal initiating an email, text message, or phone call to trick you into providing your personal information, such as your username and password. User Trust 2FA can help users feel more secure about their accounts, building user trust and confidence.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

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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