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. It should only be connected to do the backup, and then once the backup has been completed, disconnected.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. 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. Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Welcome to the fourth article in our Making Security Makes Sense to Clients series. Website Backups. As a WordPress website owner you’re probably aware of the concept of backups, but if not, here’s what backups are and why they’re critical to a solid security plan. Backups should include all of the following: Files.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this article, we will explore the motivations of the hackers, which threat actors target which data, how to protect yourself or your organization against these threat actors, and most importantly what these threat actors do with your data. There are some other ways to make money from data described further in the article.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data? How Does Encryption Process Data?

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Use the 3-2-1 backup rule. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. For individuals working with sensitive data, full disk encryption is advised for personal devices like laptops, tablets, and phones. Enable additional verification methods like MFA when available.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation. Critical resources need additional protection.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Because RDP server hosts can access and manage remote devices, including sensitive clients, the threat posed by RDP attacks can’t be overstated. As remote desktop solutions are prevalent among IT and managed service providers (MSP), downstream clients can be at risk, as Kaseya experienced in 2021.

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Adam Shostack

DECEMBER 15, 2016

The statement says that for “potentially affected accounts, the stolen user account information may have included names, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, hashed passwords (using MD5) and, in some cases, encrypted or unencrypted security questions and answers.”. So: use a password manager. You move on.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

This article details two major findings from the report: five major cybersecurity threats and prioritization problems. Identity and access management (IAM) : Helps improve management of users, single-sign-on (SSO), and more in Active Directory through automated workflows. 54% on-prem infrastructure. 50% cloud targets.

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