Malwarebytes

JUNE 6, 2024

Interestingly enough, the seller claims in their post that the data comes from Snowflake, a cloud company used by thousands of companies to manage their data. On May 31st, Snowflake said it had recently observed and was investigating an increase in cyber threat activity targeting some of its customers’ accounts.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

They issued an advisory as a part of StopRansomware Campaign and issued some tips that help raise the defense-line against such cyber threats. The NCSC of the United Kingdom opposes Twitter’s decision to forgo multi-factor authentication in the coming weeks.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So you’ve spent the past few days starting to get your passwords updated and into your password manager. Those long, complex, unique passwords you’re setting are only one part of the equation to protecting your information. You need multi-factor authentication. “I passwords) Something you are (e.g.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Therefore, you must remember to set up more sophisticated passwords with unique combinations of letters (upper-case & lower-case), numbers and symbols, or even long passphrases instead of simple passwords. This will reduce the risk of exposing sensitive information due to weak passwords. Follow us - stay ahead.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 10, 2022

I was logging into one of my favorite online shopping sites the other day, and, as with all my other sites, I was presented with the multi-factor authentication prompt to complete the login process. The problem is that the registered phone number is attached to the same dead phone that contains the authenticator application.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

The anti-malware and anti-phishing option in some VPNs doubles up to a company’s cybersecurity by intercepting phishing attacks, pop-up adverts, and other malicious cyber threats. Note that by router’s password, we mean the password that protects your Wi-Fi configuration, not the one that permits access to the network.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’ve been compromised in a data breach, hackers can use your stolen email and password to try and enter thousands of other sites—and if you keep using the same credentials, they’ll be successful. Instead, use a password manager to easily generate and use strong passwords without having to recall them all.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

"This alleged attack on Ticketmaster is an unpleasant reminder that no organization is immune from cyber threats. If confirmed, Ticketmaster must be transparent about the accessed data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In 2023, credential-based attacks are likely to continue, coupled with new threats related to weak forms of multi-factor authentication and rising phishing attempts. With weak and breached credentials at the center of so many security incidents, password security is a great place to start.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts. If you have trouble remembering your passwords, try a password manager !

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount. Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts. If you have trouble remembering your passwords, try a password manager !

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Nonprofits often juggle tight budgets and unique operational demands, making it even more difficult to keep sensitive information safe—but here's the thing: you don't need a fortune to build a strong defense against the possible cyber threats out there.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Therefore, you must remember to set up more sophisticated passwords with unique combinations of letters (upper-case & lower-case), numbers and symbols, or even long passphrases instead of simple passwords. This will reduce the risk of exposing sensitive information due to weak passwords. Follow us - stay ahead.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Instead, creating unique passwords for each account with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can help protect your personal information from hackers. Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Instead, creating unique passwords for each account with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can help protect your personal information from hackers. Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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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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Hot for Security

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

If you were made aware of a breach, act fast and reset your password immediately. Chose unique, strong passwords and look up a trustworthy password manager application to help you keep tabs on all login information. It’s also a good idea to install a security solution on your devices.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. That’s a significant improvement over WPA2.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

We’ve talked at length about the need to use a password manager , but we still know that 65% of you are relying on your memory - which isn’t going to cut it in 2020. As we’ve shown above, reused passwords, or even just slightly changing your passwords between sites, puts you at immense risk.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Not only large enterprises but small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should realise the threat size, its origin, exogenous or from their inner circle , and the potential impact on their assets. Implementing an effective data loss prevention (DLP) strategy to mitigate these cyber threats and safeguard critical data is imperative.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

This knowledge gap exposes schools to cyber threats, including phishing attacks, malware infections, and data breaches. Educate Staff and Students: It is essential to adopt cybersecurity best practices training programmes for all staff and students, including password hygiene, phishing awareness, and safe internet usage.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

Instead, creating unique passwords for each account with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols can help protect your personal information from hackers. Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials. They can even help generate secure passwords for you!

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SC Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Users should turn on two-factor authentication for their service providers.”. CopperStealer represents an extremely capable malware, offering its users a wide variety of options to exfiltrate sensitive data and drop additional malware, said Chris Morgan, senior cyber threat intelligence analyst at Digital Shadows.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. It is a vital step towards fortifying your professional (and personal) digital boundaries against cyber threats.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Always use complex passwords that mix lower and upper-case characters, numbers and symbols.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Keep your data secure by creating long, unique passwords and storing them in a password manager. Add another layer of security by enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible, especially on accounts with sensitive information. Protect your data Data privacy and cybersecurity go hand in hand.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Strengthen your defenses by creating unique and complex passwords for each account. Consider employing a password manager to organize and track them securely. Whenever possible, it is best to add an extra layer of protection by enabling two-factor authentication.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 24, 2020

An overwhelming number of cyber threats. Seventy percent is a staggering number, particularly for an industry not commonly associated with cyber threats. 5 cyber mitigation practices for sports organizations. Just like an athletic team, mitigating cyber threats requires strategies, practice, and a game plan.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Businesses of any size can fight back by providing their employees with cyber security awareness training and implementing other security best practices across their organization. This kind of cost-effective program can help your employees to understand cyber threats.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

While LastPass may not have suffered a breach, it should be a wake up call to many who still use single-factor password-based authentication to their LastPass accounts and password vaults to do a little housekeeping. If you’d like to learn more about password managers, check out our ACT post on them here. “Ok

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

It’s no secret that cyber-threats are a blotch on our digital landscape. This frightening statistic may explain why password management practices should become essential within the workplace. Passwords are the front line of cybersecurity defense. What is human error in cybersecurity?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Some password managers offer free versions if you need help.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

AUGUST 7, 2023

In recent years, tech giants such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft have been working together as part of the FIDO Alliance to resolve the complications attached to passwords and recently introduced "Passkey" technology as a joint effort to eliminate the password. The initial setup is easy. What happens behind the scenes?”

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

She believed the attack was conducted by a “nation-state actor” that exploited a zero-day flaw in a Zoho user authentication device. “We ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is self-service password management and single sign-on solution. reads the joint advisory. reads the joint advisory.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In addition to lowering password fatigue, Duo SSO enhances security with the ability to enforce strong or phishing-resistant authentication using Duo MFA or Passwordless, granular access policies based on contextual factors such as location and device trust.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Back in November 2022 you may have heard that the password manager company LastPass disclosed a breach in which hackers had stolen password vaults containing data for more than 25 million users. You did not change the default number of local (usually browser extension) iterations, 5,000 (most people didn't and still haven't).

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

So how exactly has AI compounded the issue of social engineering as a cyber threat, and what can businesses do about the evolving landscape? The growing threat of social engineering Social engineering, fundamentally, refers to psychological manipulation tactics that attackers use to deceive victims.

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