SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

However, if ShinyHunters' claims prove legitimate, it could rapidly escalate into one of the most severe data privacy disasters in history given the sheer number of individuals potentially impacted across the entertainment industry. "If If confirmed, Ticketmaster must be transparent about the accessed data.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 1, 2019

Related: Hackers direct botnets to manipulate business logic Thompson is accused of pilfering sensitive data for 100 million US and 6 million Canadian bank patrons. Thankfully, ethical hackers were scanning GitHub and looking for illicit data that shouldn’t be there. There were many serious mistakes made. The technology is available.

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ZoneAlarm

APRIL 18, 2023

The breach exposed users’ personal information such as usernames, email addresses, and passwords, as well as their private messages.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

Instagram has suffered a serious security leak that might have exposed user’s passwords, revealed The Information website. Instagram notified some of its users that it might have accidentally exposed their password due to a security glitch. ” states a blog post published on The Information.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The same rules apply to the criminal underworld, where it’s becoming very obvious that information is the top currency – more valuable even than bank accounts and credit cards. According to Kaspersky, social networks are the top target for cybercriminals because they offer so much more than bank accounts and credit cards.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Use Strong Passwords. Use a strong and complex password for your accounts. Ideally, a strong password must comprise at least 7-10 characters, including numbers, symbols, and capital and lowercase letters. He holds a degree of Computer Science from Iqra University and specializes in Information Security & Data Privacy.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The hacker's activities included publishing alleged data on a well-known hacking forum and seeking buyers for the compromised information. 23andMe attributed the breach to customers reusing passwords, allowing hackers to exploit publicly known passwords from other data breaches.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Public Wi-Fi users are prime targets for MITM attacks because the information they send is often not encrypted, meaning it’s easy for hackers to access your data. Once they’re in, they can grab your emails, usernames, passwords, and more. They might even lock you out of your own accounts by resetting your passwords.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 17, 2023

These are generally not considered privacy data, but when coupled with an element like your identity document, it becomes private. Other types of data that you should consider private include: Your bank account number and card details. Login information for online accounts you have. Why Is Data Privacy Important?

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Former Uber CSO Joe Sullivan was found guilty of obstructing a federal investigation in connection with the attempted cover-up of a 2016 hack at Uber, NIST and Microsoft say that mandatory password expiration is no longer needed but many organizations are still doing it, and how fake executive profiles are becoming a huge problem for […].

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Identity IQ

MARCH 11, 2021

Use Strong Secure Passwords . Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. If you’ve ever been tempted to use “password1” or “qwerty” as your password, you may as well be handing out your personal data in the street. Monitor Your Bank and Other Financial Accounts .

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Here are three of the worst data breaches that could have been avoided: Yahoo. In 2013, Yahoo suffered one of the worst data breaches in history, exposing over 3 billion user accounts. While no plaintext passwords or financial data was stolen, the hack did expose answers to security questions. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

In reality, cybercriminals had for months lured employees searching for their payroll system with a mirror-image-like website that reportedly tricked hundreds of employees into providing their usernames and passwords. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites.

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Identity IQ

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Personal information, like banking account numbers, also can be exposed. In the new report, a shockingly high number of respondents (16%) took no action after receiving a data breach notice; less than half (48%) changed the password only on the breached account; and only 22% changed all of it their passwords.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

Using the same password for all software applications increase the chances of cybercriminals learning an individual’s log-in credentials and gaining unauthorized access – resulting in data theft, identity theft and other harm. Single Sign-On (SSO) is a solution that combats password fatigue.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 24, 2024

So, it’s important to make a list and get familiar with their settings, so you can: Change the passwords to previously shared accounts. Make sure that your ex doesn’t have access to the email address any “password reset” mails get sent to. Terminate shared social media accounts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Consumer Expectations Privacy Rights and Seamless Online Experiences An overwhelming 87% of consumers expect privacy rights from online interactions, with the most significant expectations being the right to be informed about data collection (55%) and the right to data erasure (53%).

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2022

“ Credential stuffing is a type of attack in which hackers use automation and lists of compromised usernames and passwords to defeat authentication and authorization mechanisms, with the end goal of account takeover (ATO) and/or data exfiltration.” You can’t access an account with recycled credentials if there aren’t any.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2024

Security and privacy overlap, both inside and outside the digital space. Put into context, it would make little sense to use a privacy-oriented browser and all the features such a browser may have to offer, but continue to reuse passwords across online accounts.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

With 52% of security breaches being caused by human error , it is important to recognize that one of your employees could inadvertently be the cause of your company’s next data breach. Enforce Strong Passwords. The stronger your password, the better protected you are from security breaches, hackers and malicious software.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. If you aren’t using a password manager, use long passphrases that cannot be found in a dictionary. Pay close attention to installation screens and license agreements when installing software.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 24, 2024

A substantial number of organizations struggle to identify and classify their at-risk systems, applications, and data, with only a third (33%) achieving full classification. Alarmingly, 16% admitted to hardly classifying any of their data.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you’re looking for a smartphone, a laptop, a gaming device or something else, or even just signing up for an account online, you want to make sure your kids are protected. Keep your online accounts secure. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Hot for Security

JANUARY 31, 2021

That’s why we’ll continue to emphasize that, even if your privacy efforts are not perfect, doing something is better than doing nothing. Keep your accounts safe with strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication. Be sparing with the personal information you share on social media and user accounts on websites.

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Adam Levin

JULY 28, 2020

If you find your personal email account bombarded with unwanted marketing emails, there’s a good chance your account was compromised in a breach. Your email address could present the greatest liability when it comes to cybersecurity and privacy. 1 – Create a Burner Account. A Killer App? 2 Connect the Dots.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 21, 2023

In this episode, we explore the arrival of passwordless Google accounts that use “passkeys,” which offer enhanced usability and security. We discuss the benefits of passkeys over traditional passwords, but also why passkeys are not quite ready for prime time use.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. A long passphrase that cannot be found in a dictionary is one recommendation for a strong password; the use of a Password Manager is highly recommended. When possible, you should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to help protect your accounts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 22, 2023

Banking, finance, and insurance institutions must safeguard consumer information and accounts while providing customers continuous access to their balances and funds. Finally, as these customers become savvier, their data privacy and control expectations are growing.

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Centraleyes

JUNE 10, 2024

What is the Utah Consumer Privacy Act? The Utah Consumer Privacy Act, or UCPA , is a state-level data privacy law enacted in Utah, USA, aimed at providing residents with greater control over their personal data. Essentially, it decides why and how personal data is processed.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor. Use strong passwords.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 15, 2022

Introduce Data Privacy Laws. Data privacy laws have been here for a while. However, they have recently received recognition after the EU introduced the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in 2016, which came into force in 2018. Address Security Misconceptions. About the Author : Anas Baig.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

It’s Data Privacy Day and when it comes down to it, most of us don’t know exactly how many organizations have our data—let alone how it’s being collected or what it is being used for. Don’t reuse passwords. Password reuse is a common problem, especially in consumer cloud services. One password….

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Payment info and passwords were exposed due to the incident. According to the data breach notification email sent by the Radisson Hotel Group the security breach affected only a “small percentage” of the Radisson Rewards members. ” reads the data breach notification. Source Boarding Area website.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

A class action lawsuit has been filed against big-three consumer credit bureau Experian over reports that the company did little to prevent identity thieves from hijacking consumer accounts. So had their passwords and account PIN and secret questions.

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Centraleyes

APRIL 15, 2024

The measure prohibits the sale of sensitive data entirely, includes universal opt-out methods and anti-discrimination rules provisions, and provides a limited 60-day right to cure that expires in 2027. With MODPA, Maryland sets a precedent for prioritizing consumer privacy and data protection in the digital era.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Customers end up calling help desks for multiple reasons, including to reset their passwords and manage their profile, privacy, and data sharing settings. For example, allowing customers to manage and reset their usernames and passwords alone can save enterprises millions of dollars annually.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 15, 2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS Understanding HIPAA Mental health apps collect a wealth of personal information Information collection extends past user disclosure Mental health apps may share your information with third parties Can users protect their privacy while using mental health apps?

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