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Hackers take over 1.1 million accounts by trying reused passwords

Malwarebytes

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. Then find out which credentials are at risk.

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Identity theft is number one threat for consumers, says report

Malwarebytes

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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Voice Cloning Conundrum: Navigating Deepfakes in Synthetic Media

SecureWorld News

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. Introduction The inaugural issue of AI-Cybersecurity Update set the stage for a broad discussion on the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity.

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5 Trends to Watch for Cybersecurity in 2023

SecureWorld News

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. Fostering workforce security education at all levels reduces risk.

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MY TAKE: Why companies and consumers must collaborate to stop the plundering of IoT systems

The Last Watchdog

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. IoT risks have been a low-priority, subset concern. But now Covid-19 has shoved IoT exposures to the front burner.

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The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams

Identity IQ

However, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has taken these scams to a whole new level. The Role of AI in Social Engineering Scams Artificial intelligence has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, and unfortunately, scammers have also capitalized on its capabilities.

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GUEST ESSAY: Understanding the security limits of the static and dynamic passwords we rely on

The Last Watchdog

In other words, dynamic passwords are changeable static passwords. Dynamic passwords need to be securely managed. Online and offline password managers come into play here. However, password managers introduce the problem of risk concentration, or putting all of one’s eggs in a single basket.

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