The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Use strong passwords. It is essential to ensure that all accounts are protected with strong passwords. To this day, a significant amount of people still use the password across multiple accounts, which makes it much simpler for a cybercriminal to compromise a password and take over accounts. Use antivirus software.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The broad failure to use the most effective cybersecurity protections available, including antivirus, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a password manager. The eye-popping number of people who reuse passwords. The number of people who repeat passwords is too high. At first glance, the findings may look dour.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Strengthen your passwords. There’s no reason to still use the same password you came up with in high school. It’s a dirty truth that big businesses suffer data breaches – that means the longer you use a password the more likely it’s been hacked. Invest in antivirus. So why would you settle for a knock-off antivirus?

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

When you update your antivirus software , you make sure it knows about the newest dangers, enabling it to protect your device. IdentityIQ offers antivirus with Bitdefender® Total Security. #2 Your credit card numbers or passwords are protected when entered on that site. Prefer to use password-protected networks.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 26, 2023

It offers security products for the consumer market, including antivirus software for smartphones, and has upped its ante towards enterprise business, making it a great pick for F-Secure – a company that offers all products from password management to anti-malware solutions.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Use strong and unique passwords Passwords are your first line of defense to protecting your online accounts from hackers. That’s why your passwords should be strong : at least eight characters long with a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Password management to keep your credentials safe.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 14, 2021

Use a reliable password to protect the device and all your accounts. Some people have the same passwords on various sites to remember them easily. Over time, do not forget to change passwords on the computer and all your accounts. Use antivirus software to protect your computer. Free up the disk space on the Mac.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

2: Use Strong Passwords. It may seem silly, but even in today’s day and age, the most commonly used password is “123456”. These are examples of weak passwords that will put your accounts at risk. We know it’s difficult to remember complex, meaningless passwords, which is why specialists use password managers.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 28, 2019

Here are three fundaments to get you, and others over whom you have influence, on the right path: Use antivirus. Antivirus software, also known as antimalware, has come a long, long way since it was born in the late 1980’s to combat then nascent computer viruses during a time when a minority of families had a home computer.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Implement Strong Password Practices: Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to your online accounts. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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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. Use a browser-based content blocker , like Browser Guard.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. It’s more frequent within the older part of the population, who find even straightforward tasks, like running an antivirus scan, quite tedious.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In each example, we will give you the detection ratio of a free service for detecting malware, VirusTotal , just to demonstrate the likelihood that the malware in the example would have been caught by a standard antivirus tool. Knowing that antivirus would not have caught the malware is something to note. Never reusing those passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 22, 2023

An attack like BrutePrint could present a significant threat to passkeys , an increasingly popular way to replace passwords with authentication methods like fingerprint authentication or face recognition. And the attack is cheap to carry out. “For specific smartphone models, adaptive flexible printed circuit (FPC) is required. .

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

It was once the case that cybersecurity technology consisted of little more than a firewall and antivirus software. Today, we see a changed landscape of managed services, constant monitoring, and instant analysis. As a simple example, consider the idea of passwords. There is also the idea of password management software.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 20, 2021

Your connected devices should have updated antivirus, operating software and apps. Improve Your Password Security. Do not use the same password for different services. Avoid passwords that are easy to guess, such as those that include your name, birthday or address. Digital Security and Online Privacy.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

The typical username and password for Wi-Fi routers is “admin” for both, but you may need to search online or contact your ISP if that doesn’t work. And while you’re in there, update that password to something a little less hackable, possibly saving the new one in a password manager.

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IT Security Guru

APRIL 26, 2021

Antivirus software can scan for known viruses and prompt the user to take action once it finds a threat. It is worth noting that antivirus software will only prevent against known threats. Additionally, following basic password security hygiene is beneficial.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 14, 2021

rar " is downloaded, which you need to unzip with the password "NFT", as we can observe from Cloudy Night's tweet. While you could upload the original RAR file; the attacker has password-protected it and VirusTotal will be unable to scan it properly. After clicking the "Download Now" button, a file named " SkylumLuminar (NFT Beta).rar

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked. Use a password manager to generate and remember complex, different passwords for each of your accounts. and enter your email.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

Use a strong, unique password for every account that you have. For even more protection, explore Webroot’s SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus antivirus solution. It will keep your system safe from all types of malware threats—and includes access to LastPass®, a reliable and easy-to-use password management tool.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

ViperSoftX also checks for active antivirus products running on the machine. The script launches the main routine of the malware that installs malicious browser extensions to exfiltrate passwords and crypto wallet data. If all checks pass, the loader decrypts and executes a second-stage PowerShell script. ” concludes the report.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2021

Troy Hunt and the FBI provided some recommendations for anyone that finds themselves in this collection of data: "Keep security software such as antivirus up to date with current definitions. Change your email account password. Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available. Keep operating systems and software patched.".

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Password theft. When a criminal obtains your password, they can use it to access sensitive information or internal business systems. Connect to Secure Wi-Fi Employees should always connect to a secure Wi-Fi network that is encrypted and password protected. Unsecured devices.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Having basic cyber hygiene Advanced technology is important, but basics like regular data backups, software updates, strong password policies, and multi-factor authentication are fundamental. Nonprofits should also utilize antivirus and anti-malware software to provide an additional layer of protection against threats.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 23, 2023

Learn more about mobile security and why it's important and check out our blog posts " Improving security for mobile devices: CISA issues guides " and " Do Chromebooks need antivirus protection? " for more tips on improving your organizations mobile and Chromebook security posture. Stay vigilant!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 24, 2022

And studies have revealed that the newly developed file-encrypting malware is using an Open-source password management library for encryption and is having capabilities of remaining anonymous, ex-filtrate data, and having abilities to give control to remote servers. The third is something astonishing to read!

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Kaspersky has addressed several vulnerabilities in the web protection features implemented in its antivirus solutions, including Internet Security, Total Security, Free Anti-Virus , Security Cloud, and Small Office Security products. As in: under some circumstances, antivirus would still crash. ” reads the post.

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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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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data. Credential Stuffing: Credential stuffing is a hacking method where hackers use compromised username/password pairs to access online accounts. Selling Stolen Data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. At the most basic level, it’s critical to change default passwords on routers at home and in the workplace.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 17, 2021

1Password is a password manager that will create, store, and enter strong passwords for you. Unfortunately the free version of 1Password has a short life span, but the paid version is really worth having, not least because it can import the passwords stored in your browser. What is the best antivirus extension for Chrome?

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Endpoint Security: Install and update antivirus software on all hosts. Password Policies: Enforce NIST password policy requirements, such as lengthier passwords and the use of password managers. Password suggestions should be disabled, and frequent password changes should be avoided.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Brute Force Attacks Brute force attacks involve systematically trying all possible combinations of passwords until the correct one is found. Hackers use automated tools to rapidly attempt multiple password combinations, exploiting weak or easily guessable passwords.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Embrace a multi-layered software protection approach, including antivirus, anti-phishing, and other anti-malware tools.

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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. Practice good security measures such as slowing down and thinking before clicking on things.

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