Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2025

Good bots accounted for just 14% of the internet’s traffic. An increasing number try to hijack peoples’ online accounts, which they often do by credential stuffing. These account takeover attacks have skyrocketed lately. Don’t reuse passwords. Bad bots do all kinds of unpleasant things. Protect your PC.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2021

In the latest example of a supply chain attack, cybercriminals delivered malware to customers of the business password manager Passwordstate by breaching its developer’s networks and then deploying a fraudulent update last week, said Passwordstate’s maker, Click Studios.

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Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

During this time, many government agencies and consumer protection organizations come together to help educate consumers on how to keep their personal and financial information secure. How to protect yourself and your data Smart ways to secure your devices Strong passwords – Make them long, random, and unique.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Scobey recommends: Privileged Access Management (PAM): Restrict access to sensitive systems to essential personnel and monitor privileged accounts for unusual activity. Strong Password Management: Enforce strong, unique passwords and multi-factor authentication to protect against unauthorized access.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I'm going to highlight one particular row that used a Mailinator address simply because Mailinator accounts are public email addresses where there is no expectation whatsoever of privacy. I mean can we trust that both the email addresses and passwords from these alleged breaches represent actual accounts on those services?

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2025

But over time, the number of passwords we use, and the necessary strengths have grown so much that the system has become practically unusable without a password manager. So, only a few years later, Microsoft introduced Windows Hello , a new way for users to securely sign in to their accounts with their face, fingerprint, or PIN.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

Barrie said the hacker was able to read messages and notes left on escrow.com’s account at GoDaddy that only GoDaddy employees should have been able to see. “This guy had access to the notes, and knew the number to call,” to make changes to the account, Barrie said.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. Improving password best practices matters.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 31, 2025

As we celebrate Change Your Password Day on February 1st and 2FA Day on February 2nd, theres no better time to rethink and upgrade how we protect our digital lives. 2025 must be the year we adopt modern security practices, such as passkeys, phishing-resistant 2FA, and password managers, to ensure safer, stronger authentication for everyone.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

The number represents a significant portion of the world's online user base, raising concerns about the security of countless online accounts across various platforms. The compilation includes passwords from numerous previous breaches, combined into one massive database, making it a treasure trove for cybercriminals.

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Hacker's King

MAY 24, 2025

The threat lies in how real these messages seem, which is why education becomes important. Brute Force Attacks Retrieved passwords can be easily accessed through brute force, where the attacker uses advanced scripts to continuously guess combinations of usernames and passwords until they hit the jackpot.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. It’s usually a password that was never configured or never changed from the default. Use a password manager to make and store good passwords that are different for every account/device.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) after observing Vice Society threat actors disproportionately targeting the education sector with ransomware attacks.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2025

For decades, passwords have been our default method for keeping online accounts safe. A team at Cybernews conducted a study of over 19 billion newly exposed passwords which showed were looking at a a widespread epidemic of weak password reuse. Use a password manager to help remember all the passwords.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Financial services industry: Banks, insurance companies and other financial organizations offer a wealth of opportunity for hackers who can use stolen bank account and credit card information for their own financial gain. They can open accounts in your name, apply for loans, and even file false tax returns.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2023

Google announced the introduction of the passwordless secure sign-in with Passkeys for Google Accounts on all platforms. Google is rolling out the passwordless secure sign-in with Passkeys for Google Accounts on all platforms. In 2022, Google announced it would begin work to support passkeys on its platform to replace passwords.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Script code snippet – Credit OALABS The attackers hope that the victim will save the password when asked by the browser, so that it will be stolen by StealC running. Use complex and unique passwords: Avoid reusing the same passwords for multiple accounts and use password managers to generate and store secure passwords.

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Webroot

MAY 5, 2025

Be cautious of emails that threaten account suspension or demand immediate payment. Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) Enable multi-factor authentication on your accounts. User education and awareness Stay informed about the latest phishing tactics and educate yourself on how to recognize phishing attempts.

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Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

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Security Through Education

MARCH 18, 2025

The internet never forgetsold accounts, personal information, and forgotten posts can linger for years. Even if you’re not actively using them, some of these accounts may still be accessible. Step 2: Locate and Manage Old Accounts Keeping track of accounts that have been made over the years can be tough.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour. Changing passwords regularly will make the lives of cyberbullies much harder. It also ensures that your account credentials won’t be used for as long.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account.

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Adam Shostack

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Chris Eng said “ Someone should set up a GoFundMe to send whoever wrote the hit piece on password managers to a threat modeling class. It asserted that these flaws mean that a password manager is no better than a text file full of your passwords.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

So, to make sure yours don’t get snatched, here are a few tips and tricks we learned from cybersecurity experts: #1: Safeguard your Accounts. Add an extra layer of security to your bank and other accounts by choosing an identity theft service that monitors online activity and sends notifications as soon as suspicious activity is detected. .

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

This leads to everything from simple account takeover (someone else now controls their eBay or their Spotify or whatever else), to financial damages (goods or services bought or sold under their identity) to full on data breaches (many of these occur due to admins reusing credentials). I know, massive shock right? What barrier?

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The good news is that you can educate your staff on how to prevent these types of attacks. Pick a Strong Password Manager. Employees inevitably rely on a few identical or similar passwords for multiple accounts. Have your employees and teams utilize a strong password manager to keep their passwords secure.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

Keep your passwords safe Weak or reused passwords can easily be guessed or cracked by attackers, compromising your online accounts. But keeping track of all your unique passwords can be difficult if you don’t have them stored securely in a password manager.

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Hacker's King

JANUARY 2, 2025

You may also like to read: How to Protect your Gmail Password: Top 5 Ways to Protect it How to secure your Social Media Account For a strong foundation in online security, create a unique and complex password that includes uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Educational institutions own many sensitive data, such as personnel and financial information, as well as intellectual property. Lack of Cybersecurity Awareness Cybercriminals frequently target schools because of a lack of cybersecurity understanding among educational institutions.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Not everyone adopts multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure their accounts. Many stick with simple username and password combinations despite the weaknesses of this authentication method. Nearly 60% of data breaches in 2020 involved reused passwords, and this number increased to 76% for breaches for employees of the Fortune 1000.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Educate Yourself: Take the time to educate yourself about basic cybersecurity con-cepts and best practices. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

.” By polling 1,000 internet users aged 13 – 77 in North America, Malwarebytes can now reveal, across all age groups and not just for Gen Z: The 10 biggest concerns of going online , including hacked financial accounts, identity theft, and malware. The eye-popping number of people who reuse passwords.

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Responsible Cyber

MARCH 2, 2025

Most individuals juggle an average of 10-15 subscriptions, while businesses often manage hundreds across departments. Without proper oversight, things can spiral out of controlthink unused accounts, forgotten renewals, or unauthorized access. If the account is still active, its a potential entry point for cybercriminals.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

According to BlueVoyant’s Cybersecurity in Higher Education 2021 report , ransomware attacks on colleges increased twofold between 2019 and 2020. Those behind the attack published online screenshots of personal information onto a website called Clop, which ranged from Social Security numbers to bank account information. It goes deeper.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

So, this article aims to educate consumers and businesses around the world to protect themselves against the growing number of data breaches with a secure password(pwd). 1) First never use a combination of words as password that are easy to guess like Iloveyou and 123456 and such.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Twenty years ago, in the shadow of 9/11, the newly-formed Department of Homeland Security, the White House, the FTC, and some committed individuals from companies like Microsoft, Cisco, AOL, Amazon, and others realized that consumer education was necessary to teach the public how to use technology safely.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

While big tech phases in new authentication solutions, Dashlane — a password manager used by more than 20,000 companies and more than 15 million users — made a full switch. Dashlane last month integrated passkeys into its cross-platform password manager. See the Top Password Managers.

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