CSO Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

We have our normal password management processes, password storage tools, and encryption processes. A device with critical passwords is stolen. A multi-factor authentication device is lost. To read this article in full, please click here Then disaster strikes. Your servers are hit with ransomware or hacked.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

In a disturbing incident, scammers used voice cloning to impersonate the CEO of LastPass , a major password management firm. Voice ID: Security measure under scrutiny The emergence of advanced voice cloning capabilities like OpenAI's Voice Engine calls into question the reliability of voice ID as a secure authentication method.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Besides listening to us telling you that you should not reuse passwords across multiple platforms, there are some other thing you can do. Start using a password manager. They can help you create strong passwords and remember them for you. You can find information on how to use that site in our article “ Have I been pwnd?”–

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

Criminal hackers attempted to break into Norton LifeLock customer accounts and possible password managers, meaning they might have gained access to customers’ usernames, passwords and other personal information. To keep your online identity safe, it is important to use strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This article will address ways you can get involved. Utilize a Password Manager As humans we like things that are easy to remember, and that doesn’t change when it comes to passwords. However, easy to remember and reused passwords are weak passwords that can easily be cracked and leveraged across accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In this article, we will explore actionable steps to protect your privacy online and ensure a safer digital presence. Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Be vigilant of deceptive websites that mimic legitimate ones.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

Security Keys are inexpensive USB-based devices that offer an alternative approach to two-factor authentication (2FA), which requires the user to log in to a Web site using something they know (the password) and something they have (e.g., Most major password managers also now support U2F, including Dashlane , Keepass and LastPass.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Ensure that each online account has a unique password to minimize the impact of a potential breach. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available. For even better protection, consider using an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Ensure that each online account has a unique password to minimize the impact of a potential breach. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available. For even better protection, consider using an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As we explained in our article about 1Password being a victim of this breach, it’s normal for Okta support to ask customers to upload a file known as an HTTP Archive (HAR) file. Okta administrators are now forced to re-authenticate if we detect a network change. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

What happened, according to a statement by the USPS quoted in a USA Today article , was the agency was " notified in December about an 'unusual log-in activity involving a limited number of employees.' Cybercriminals spend a lot of time making 'lookalike' sites appear authentic so that users are tricked into entering login credentials.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. While I agree with some of it, this article contains some particularly bad advice: 1. Two-factor authentication is important, and I use it on some of my more important online accounts. Yes to the first part.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

Back in October 2022, I wrote an article called Why (almost) everything we told you about passwords was wrong. If you want the full, three-course meal version of why all the password advice you've been told stacks up to much less than the sum of its parts you can read the original article.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When the breach was first announced, 23andMe urged its users to ensure they have strong passwords, to avoid reusing passwords from other sites, and to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). Telling users to choose strong passwords and not to reuse them is great advice that just isn’t working.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Formulas reduce the number of possible passwords a user can pick from, and regular password resets encourage users to pick passwords that conform to a predictable pattern, both of which can make guessing passwords easier, which is the opposite of what we want.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

To make sure that your time spent online is enjoyable and risk-free, this article provides seven simple internet safety tips. 6: Use a Password Manager Remembering a different, strong password for every account can be a hassle. This is where password managers come in. This adds an extra layer of security.

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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. The war in Ukraine may change the risks that some or all of us face online.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2022

But on April 11, NGINX responded with an article saying that after investigating the issue, it had found it only affects reference implementations. Specifically, the NGINX LDAP reference implementation which uses LDAP to authenticate users of applications being proxied by NGINX. The reference implementation was announced in June 2015.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use the four tactics in this article to defend against them. Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

So in this article we’ll focus on what threats affect you directly and how you can protect yourself. We’d like to see more companies embrace new methods of authentication and wave passwords goodbye: Too many breaches have shown us that user education only works for those that were already doing the right things.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article explores these insights, guiding businesses toward building more robust, trust-based customer relationships. The frustration is particularly evident in mundane yet essential tasks such as password management.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. Authentication. Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. 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.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we cover ten tips to help prevent identity theft, specifically tailored to the needs of those serving in the armed forces. It may be beneficial to employ a reputable password manager that will help keep track of passwords securely. Why Is Military Identity Theft Protection Important?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e., SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e.,

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Identity IQ

APRIL 10, 2024

Reset Usernames and Passwords Help ensure that your online accounts are protected by strong, unique passwords. Consider using a reputable password manager to generate and store complex passwords securely. This usually involves receiving a code that you must enter along with your password when logging in.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2022

And if you use the same password for all of your online accounts, you’re giving attackers access to a ton of information with very little work. Password managers , like Keeper and 1Password, make it easy for users to secure their online accounts without having to remember a different password for each of their accounts.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

Therefore, use different passwords for different accounts and yourself the trouble. Utilize a Secure Password Manager. Consider using a password manager. Password managers help you generate complex, long, and complicated passwords to better protect your accounts from being compromised.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 19, 2023

Others were not so lucky, with one driver named in the Stamford article losing close to $5,000. If you fall for a phish, make your data useless: If you entered a password, change it, if you entered credit card details, change the card. Use a password manager. use a FIDO 2FA device.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

Grimes has worked in the cybersecurity industry for more than 30 years, authoring 13 books and more than 1,300 articles. These attacks can come from malicious instructions, social engineering, or authentication attacks, as well as heavy network traffic. His job history includes major companies such as Microsoft, McAfee, and Foundstone.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

How to Help Protect Yourself from a Data Breach While the threat to your personal security can be extremely unsettling, regular privacy scans, strong passwords and authentication, updated software, and being mindful as to what you share online, are major preventative measures you can practice daily to significantly help mitigate this risk.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

The best way to protect yourself against credential stuffing is to use strong and unique passwords for every account. That way, if one password is compromised, your other accounts remain secure. To make this easier on yourself, consider using a password manager. Use Password Managers. Phishing: Highly Risky.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Use a Password Manager. Alarmingly, a whopping 30% of survey participants thought it was ok to be lax on passwords. Weak passwords are one of the easiest ways for hackers to access your private accounts. Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication). We can’t stress this enough, passwords are important.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Erbium targets multiple forms of cryptocurrency wallet, along with password managing software and two-factor authentication (2FA) data. According to the latest research available , it leans into that well worn tactic of plundering several forms of web browser for passwords, autofill data, and also cookies.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This article from the National Cybersecurity Alliance was published originally here. Making a cybersecurity list, checking it twice This year, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by following our Core 4 behaviors: Protect each account with a unique, complex password that is at least 12 characters long—and use a password manager!

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Passkeys are a modern alternative to passwords. The main difference between a passkey and a password boils down to how they authenticate your identity and the level of security they offer. Passkeys and passwords have different authentication methods. Stronger Authentication. Phishing Prevention.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 16, 2021

The objective of shoulder surfing is to steal sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers or personal identification numbers (PINs) that can later be used to access accounts for financial gain. . In this article we cover the following: How Does Shoulder Surfing Happen? Use two-factor authentication.

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