Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When asked specifically about the tools and methods that people use to protect themselves online, we found, disappointingly, that: Just 35 percent of people use antivirus software. Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Any idea how many computers you have in your business? Might seem like a silly question but you’d be amazed at just how many small businesses lose track of devices used by their employees, whether they are computers, laptops, tablets, or smartphones. Password managers. All the heavy lifting is done remotely.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Sugar ransomware, a new strain recently discovered by the Walmart Security Team , is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) that targets single computers and (likely) small businesses, too. Don’t reuse your passwords, and make sure to choose strong ones for each account. Password managers can help with this.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In comparison, those who felt safer and sometimes more private online had higher incomes, higher levels of education, and higher familiarity with cybersecurity tools, such as antivirus products, VPNs, and password managers. Those trends are even worse for women, teenagers, and BIPOC individuals.

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