Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Here are a few common ways that online scammers can gain access to your usernames and passwords: Phishing : Cybercriminals trick you into revealing your usernames, passwords, or other sensitive information by posing as trustworthy entities. Why Is It Important to Protect Against Compromised Credentials?

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Spinone

APRIL 13, 2020

As you probably know, phishing involves various social engineering methods. You can read more about this in our article about how ransomware works. Back Up Your Data A backup is a safe copy of your data, stored separately from the original data. Backups are helpful against phishing, ransomware, and insider threats alike.

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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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SecureList

APRIL 15, 2024

In this article, we revisit the LockBit 3.0 For example, LB3_pass.exe is a password-protected version of the ransomware, while the reflective DLL can be used to bypass the standard operating system loader and inject malware directly into memory. The TXT files contain instructions on how to execute the password-protected files.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

In this article we will take a look at major cybersecurity risks and best practices how to reduce or avoid corporate data leakage. Details included names, addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth and encrypted passwords, all of which could be used to access other accounts belonging to these users.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

In this article we will learn how to address and effectively respond to major enterprise cybersecurity threats and provide tips to mitigate IT security risk. Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 16, 2022

I began with securing networking equipment for customers to now securing mobile devices, gaming systems, Internet of Things (“Alexa”), the work environment, social engineering, etc. Those tools used to mitigate risks include perimeter defense, firewalls, security software, backups, etc.

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

This article describes several ways to backup Outlook account settings in great detail. How do I backup my Outlook rules? Overview of the Ways to Back up Outlook Account Settings The legend has it that early versions of Outlook contained special functionality that enabled you to backup your account settings.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 7, 2023

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level What would it be like to live in a world without having to memorize and type a million of passwords? Logging in without having to enter a password has been practically impossible - until now. No need to type a username again, and a password is never involved in the process.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This article dives into the lexicon of malware, offering descriptions, protections, and examples of each. As you browse the myriad of malicious software featured in this article, we offer tips for how best to defend against each type. Always change the default passwords for any IoT devices you install before extended use.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Numerous articles, vulnerability reports, and analytical materials prove this fact. He is also looking for opportunities to collect additional access parameters (usernames and passwords), elevate privileges, or use already existing compromised accounts for unauthorized access to systems, applications, and data. Social engineering.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

This article will briefly outline the types of security needed to secure a network. Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Password managers aid users in meeting more stringent requirements, and can enable centralized control as well.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 7, 2023

Category Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level What would it be like to live in a world without having to memorize and type a million of passwords? Logging in without having to enter a password has been practically impossible - until now. No need to type a username again, and a password is never involved in the process.

Passwords 52

Passwords Authentication Technology Social Engineering 52

Spinone

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The Absence of a Password Policy for Employees – About 81% of company data breaches happened due to poor passwords One of the main O365 security concerns is password carelessness. According to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, more than 70% of workers reuse passwords. How to make passwords secure: 1.

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Cisco Security

JULY 14, 2021

For example, they will compromise backup systems so that administrators cannot use them to restore data. Oftentimes, phishing and social engineering are used to steal credentials and/or get employees to click on a malicious link or attachment. Store backups offline so they cannot be found by cyber intruders.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

This article looks at the remote desktop protocol, how RDP attacks work, best practices for defense, the prevalence of RDP attacks today, and how remote desktop software vendors are securing their clients. Partnering with SentinelOne , N-able launched its endpoint detection and response (EDR) and password management solutions in 2019.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We hope this article will help you to stay one step ahead of threats like this one. The gang infamously uses complex tactics and techniques to penetrate victim networks, such as exploitation of software vulnerabilities and social engineering. The name and password were hard-coded inside the DLL.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 17, 2019

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how ransomware makes its way into your network and onto your computer and see how you can defend your data assets! It can be your login and password to your Office 365 or G Suite or some other information. To do that, a hacker tries as many passwords as possible, using special software.

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Spinone

MARCH 20, 2019

In this article, we will take a look at cyber security awareness across an SMB organization. Password Security The password is the primary authentication mechanism still used in environments today to verify identity. There are definitely loopholes to many password policies that are implemented via a technology solution.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Financial institutions in the 1990s and 2000s were some of the first to incorporate encryption to protect online transactions, particularly as backup tapes were lost in transit. This article looks at encryption, how it fits into cryptology, how cryptographic algorithms work, types, use cases, and more. The Importance of Encryption.

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Cytelligence

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore the six types of cybersecurity, their importance, and how to prevent cyber attacks. Phishing: Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where cybercriminals trick people into giving away sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details.

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Spinone

JANUARY 20, 2020

In this article, we will take a detailed look at how ransomware works, how your data can be corrupted and encrypted by it, and what you can do to decrease this probability as much as possible! That is why hackers use social engineering tricks to pressure victims into paying a ransom. But how does ransomware work?

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