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Top Unexpected Ways to Utilise a Password Manager for Enhanced Security and Organisation

IT Security Guru

Password managers have become integral tools for individuals and businesses alike. They are primarily known for securely saving and managing login credentials so users don’t have to remember them all or write them down, where they could be compromised.

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Bitwarden vs 1Password: Compare Top Password Managers

eSecurity Planet

The average internet user has somewhere around 100 accounts, according to NordPass research, meaning they have to track 100 different passwords or risk using the same one over and over. Users can share password files securely with encrypted transmissions. Vault health reports Directory sync Secure password sharing.

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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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PetSmart warns customers of credential stuffing attack

Malwarebytes

Credential stuffing relies on the re-use of passwords. Take this example: User of Site A uses the same email and password to login to Site B. People with access to the credentials from Site A try them on Site B, often via automation, and gain access to the user’s account.

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Your Google Account allows you to create passkeys on your phone, computer and security keys

Google Security

By storing the passkey on a security key, users can ensure that passkeys are only available when the security key is plugged into their device, creating a stronger security posture. Today, users rely on password managers to make passkeys available across all of their devices. Flexible portability.

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How do password managers make sense

CyberSecurity Insiders

In today’s digital age, managing passwords has become increasingly complex. With the average internet user having more than 100 passwords to remember, it’s no wonder that people often resort to using weak passwords that are easy to remember or reuse the same passwords across multiple accounts. In short, yes.

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Bad Consumer Security Advice

Schneier on Security

To remain anonymous and secure on the Internet, invest in a Virtual Private Network account, but remember, the bad guys are very smart, so by the time this column runs, they may have figured out a way to hack into a VPN. I get that unsecured Wi-Fi is a risk, but does anyone actually follow this advice? Yes to the first part.

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