Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It's just another day on the internet when the news is full of headlines about accounts being hacked. This is when hackers try usernames and password combos leaked in data breaches at other companies, hoping that some users might have reused usernames and passwords across services. Without doubt, blame lies with them.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

With so much critical data now stored in the cloud, how can people protect their accounts? Until biometrics or a quantum solution change our everyday approach to encryption, passwords remain our first line of defense against data breaches, hackers, and thieves. 3) Activate 2FA on all accounts. 3) Activate 2FA on all accounts.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2021

Passwords are a hot topic on social media at the moment, due to the re-emergence of a discussion about good password management practices. There’s a wealth of password management options available, some more desirable than others. The primary recommendation online is usually a software-based management tool.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 16, 2019

HIBP never stores passwords next to email addresses and there are many very good reasons for this. But there is another way and that's by using Pwned Passwords. Also, looks like I have to update some passwords ?? If one of yours shows up there, you really want to stop using it on any service you care about.

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

These attacks typically take data from multiple breaches then combine them into a single unified list so that they can be used in account takeover attempts on other services. Can I provide the password used? No, I've written about why not and it still poses an unacceptable risk to both individuals in the breach and myself.

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