Adam Levin

MAY 7, 2020

The problem isn’t limited to easily guessed passwords: a recent study of remote workers found that 42 percent of employees physically write passwords down, 34 percent digitally capture them on their smartphones, and at least 20 percent admit to using the same password across multiple work accounts. .

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

NOT your mother's maiden name, not the last four digits of your Social Security number, not your birthday and not your address. Whenever possible, use a "pass-phrase" as your answer to account security questions ­ such as "Youllneverguessmybrotherinlawsmiddlename.".

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

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. We’re all impacted by weak security. It’s never too late to start brushing up on your passwords.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

In July’s Experian, You Have Some Explaining to Do , we heard from two different readers who had security freezes on their credit files with Experian and who also recently received notifications from Experian that the email address on their account had been changed. So had their passwords and account PIN and secret questions.

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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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Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2021

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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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

Dashlane and LastPass are two of the biggest names in password management software. They both provide businesses secure vaults for sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and personal identification numbers. Dashlane and LastPass both boast strong security profiles.

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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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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Receiving notifications or text messages for failed login attempts that you didn’t initiate could mean someone is trying to gain unauthorized access to your account. Unauthorized changes to account settings Another red flag that indicates account misuse is finding that your account settings have been changed without your knowledge.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

More training definitely seems to be key here, as they go on to say: All EA Advisors and individuals who assist with service of EA Accounts are receiving individualized re-training and additional team training, with a specific emphasis on account security practices and the phishing techniques used in this particular instance.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts. If you have trouble remembering your passwords, try a password manager ! Many platforms offer notification features that alert you to login attempts, password changes, or other unusual activities.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts. If you have trouble remembering your passwords, try a password manager ! Many platforms offer notification features that alert you to login attempts, password changes, or other unusual activities.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

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. Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

While admins may find sharing passwords convenient, doing so makes proper database security and accountability almost impossible. 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.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Nothing is 100% foolproof, but basic measures work wonders when it comes to keeping email accounts secure. The first thing to keep in mind is that every password you use should be unique. At least one of the victims in this case was undone because they protected their email using a password they’d used elsewhere.

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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. Take, for instance, Google's account security settings which allow you to download a list of backup codes intended for future use.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Enable two-factor authentication on all your accounts to significantly impede anyone attempting unauthorized access. If managing many complicated passwords sounds overwhelming, try using a password manager that automatically creates and updates unique passwords for you. Always Keep Your Browser Updated.

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Krebs on Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

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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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

For consumers, that means boning up on account security – maybe getting a password manager. But what if you’re the Chief Security Officer of an $128 billion global corporation? SAP CSO Justin Somaini. October is Cybersecurity awareness month.

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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. If you’d like to learn more about password managers, check out our ACT post on them here. “Ok

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2021

8 blog post , Grace Hoyt, partnerships manager for Google’s Advanced Protection Program (APP), and Nafis Zebarjadi, product manager for account security, wrote that Google was part of a larger effort to ensure the security of organizations and individuals. Android, YouTube Users Get More Security.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2021

Cover all the bases with a broad privileged account security and compliance plan; that will improve ROI. Inefficiencies within password management can eat away at your ROI. Consider the cost of $60 to $75 just to reset a user's password via the help desk. Don't be a victim of these damaging avoidance factors.

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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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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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