Webroot

MARCH 3, 2025

Common attacks to consumer protection Identity theft and fraud Some common types of identity theft and fraud include account takeover fraud , when criminals use stolen personal information such as account numbers, usernames, or passwords to hijack bank accounts, credit cards, and even email and social media accounts.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

These messages frequently warn recipients about a problem with their accounts, like a password that needs to be updated, a policy change that requires a login, or a delayed package that has to be approved. In reality, those usernames and passwords are delivered directly to cybercriminals on the other side of the website.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As if password authentication’s coffin needed any more nails, researchers in the UK have discovered yet another way to hammer one in. For example, when typing a password, people will regularly hide their screen but will do little to obfuscate their keyboard’s sound.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As if password authentication’s coffin needed any more nails, researchers in the UK have discovered yet another way to hammer one in. For example, when typing a password, people will regularly hide their screen but will do little to obfuscate their keyboard’s sound.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Password Managers. A password manager improves internet security by helping users create diverse, secure passwords for each account they own.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

One of the most promising new features is the new Passwords app. Built on the foundation of Apple’s password management system Keychain, Passwords makes it easier for users to access stored passwords and get an overview of their credentials. And, admittedly, many of them come with a learning curve.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A large social media campaign was launched to promote a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) video editor. AMOS makes money for its operators by finding and stealing valuable information on the computers it infects, such as credit card details, authentication cookies, passwords and cryptocurrency.

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Webroot

MAY 5, 2025

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into phishing schemes has made these attacks even more sophisticated and challenging to detect. Identity protection and antivirus Invest in all-in-one protection for your identity that includes a password manager, VPN, antivirus and even dark web monitoring.

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Webroot

JULY 8, 2024

In recognition of its profound impact, July 16 is celebrated as Artificial Intelligence (AI) Appreciation Day. Indeed, AI is integrated into various aspects of our daily lives — from AI-powered apps that assist with language translation and personal finance management to tools that help with creative writing and music composition.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Now, with the mass availability of Artificial Intelligence tools, it becomes so much easier to correlate all these data sets and piece together a complete profile of everyone affected. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

On the immediate horizon, IoT systems will bring us autonomous vehicles and something called “digital twins” – virtual representations of physical objects infused with artificial intelligence. The infamous Mirai botnet self-replicated by seeking out hundreds of thousands of home routers with weak or non-existent passwords.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 17, 2022

As a simple example, consider the idea of passwords. It was once the case that passwords were a cornerstone of the role of humans in cybersecurity. You would choose a password that only you knew, and without that password, no one could get access to your account. There is also the idea of password management software.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

From the apps on our smartphones to chatbot assistant services, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our lives in both big and small ways. Polish your password practices Using weak or repetitive passwords makes it easier for hackers to break into your accounts. Let’s dive in.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

"This is true, not just for Snowflake, but for anyone using a third-party service via an authenticated session, that authentication needs to be using a credential stronger than just username and password." A password manager can generate strong and unique passwords for every account.

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SecureList

JANUARY 25, 2024

Leaked passwords will give fewer reasons to worry—if there is anything to leak It seems that all the passwords in the world have already been leaked. According to haveibeenpwned , more than half a billion unique passwords have been compromised in known leaks.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Bitdefender Premium Security takes care of your personal information and online privacy with features like file shredder, password manager, anti-theft, privacy firewall, parental control, safe online banking, webcam protection, anti-tracker, and unlimited VPN traffic. for up to 10 devices on an annual subscription.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

What's more, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has made social engineering methods more complex, covert, and difficult to detect. Enforce additional credentials beyond usernames and passwords for all users regardless of seniority.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 27, 2022

Dashlane Password Manager provides companies with everything they need to onboard new employees, manage permissions and monitor security issues all from one place. Most IAM products offer the following features: The creation, management, and deletion of identities. Learn more about Twingate. Visit website. Micro Focus.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

With faster response times, a more centralized platform, and artificial intelligence-powered workflows, many companies select XDR tools to optimize or go beyond what their SIEM and UEBA tools can do. BAS works in the background of daily operations and is frequently automated with artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A third type of product, YubiKey (hardware), can add an additional layer of identity security functioning as a key to the backend identity and access management lock. We see the industrywide trend of incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning with identity solutions as well.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 24, 2024

Say goodbye to passwords! Learn how passkeys work, their benefits over passwords, and why they are the future of secure online access. Passkeys are the next generation of authentication, offering enhanced security and convenience. The post Passkeys: The Future of Passwordless Authentication appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Through Education

OCTOBER 22, 2024

They also share this important note: “A common sign used to be poor grammar or misspellings although in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) some emails will now have perfect grammar and spelling, so look out for the other signs.” Use Strong Passwords CISA says that a strong password follows all three of the following tips: 1.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

For example, for human identities, the combination of employee’s first name initial and last name with the employee identity number is his/her unique ID (C.uzuegbu-IT0001) on the Identity and Access Management System. This is one good way to mitigate the vulnerabilities around Passwords.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

Introduction The inaugural issue of AI-Cybersecurity Update set the stage for a broad discussion on the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity. In a disturbing incident, scammers used voice cloning to impersonate the CEO of LastPass , a major password management firm.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

A third type of product, YubiKey (hardware), can add an additional layer of identity security functioning as a key to the backend identity and access management lock. We see the industrywide trend of incorporating artificial intelligence and machine learning with identity solutions as well.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity. Artificial Intelligence will be crucial. I t will be crucial for everyone to stay informed and prepared.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 24, 2023

On an individual human level, maintaining proper cyber hygiene through improved password management is still a hurdle. It’s no surprise or secret that the most used passwords in the world are still things like 123456 or, for IT admins themselves, admin. The problem with encryption, though, is that it requires human cooperation.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Policies typically will be written documents that detail the requirements that will be enforced, such as password complexity. Minimum User Access Controls Active Directory: The smallest organizations might only worry about device access, otherwise known as the login credentials (username/password).

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

How to Protect Yourself from the Latest AI Scams IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, improving our daily lives, and shaping the future of technology. AI scams are schemes in which cybercriminals use artificial intelligence to carry out fraudulent activities.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

For an introductory price of $45 a year for 10 Windows and macOS devices and unlimited Android and iOS devices, you get predictive artificial intelligence (AI) threat detection that can stop unknown threats and learns by experience (how cool is that?), Password manager. Email phishing filter. Ransomware protection.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Specifically, they’re encouraging people to: Boost their password usage by using strong passwords , which are long, random and unique, and using a password manager to generate and store them. In the U.S., Protect all accounts that offer multifactor authentication (MFA) with this security method.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken these scams to a whole new level. Phishing attacks refer to fraudulent attempts, usually through email or messaging platforms, to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information like passwords, credit card details, or Social Security numbers.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Phishing Attacks : Phishing is a common tactic used to trick content creators into sharing sensitive information like passwords or financial details. Creating and Managing Secure Accounts 1. Strong, Unique Passwords Using strong, unique passwords for all accounts is fundamental.

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Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

For instance: Emerging Technologies : Innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and blockchain are revolutionizing cybersecurity practices. These sessions should cover fundamental cybersecurity practices, phishing detection, password management, and incident response.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Normally account take overs are due to insecure passwords or recovery options, this is definitely something different. Behold the tale of kid who reuses their passwords & ends up pwn'd, then learns how to stay safe. We're on a mission to encourage unique passwords stored in a password manager with MFA on.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 3, 2024

If the user has reused their password, the accounts on those additional sites will also be compromised. And to make things worse the accounts had passwords three to five letters in length and were not protected by two-factor authentication (2FA). Change your password. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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