CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. Be wary of unsolicited requests for personal information, such as social security numbers, bank details, or passwords. Opt for a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Only 33 percent consistently use two-factor authentication (2FA). Only 28 percent don’t use repeated passwords•Only 20 percent use a password manager. Using strong passwords (random combinations of letters and numbers are best) and storing them securely in a password manager.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Not everyone adopts multi-factor authentication (MFA) to secure their accounts. Many stick with simple username and password combinations despite the weaknesses of this authentication method. The Problem with Passwords. Passwords are the most common method of authentication. Passwordless Authentication 101.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Its core mission is to inspire behavior change through education and resources. By making cybersecurity education accessible, relatable, and engaging, we can strengthen our digital defenses and create a safer online environment for all.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Educational institutions own many sensitive data, such as personnel and financial information, as well as intellectual property. Lack of Cybersecurity Awareness Cybercriminals frequently target schools because of a lack of cybersecurity understanding among educational institutions.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The good news is that you can educate your staff on how to prevent these types of attacks. Pick a Strong Password Manager. Employees inevitably rely on a few identical or similar passwords for multiple accounts. Have your employees and teams utilize a strong password manager to keep their passwords secure.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

A key aspect of any cybersecurity preparedness will continue to be educating your workforce and monitoring spoofs of your business or operations for scams like this. Cybercriminals spend a lot of time making 'lookalike' sites appear authentic so that users are tricked into entering login credentials.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Security education and awareness have come a long way since the first Cybersecurity Awareness Month 20 years ago. Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The broad failure to use the most effective cybersecurity protections available, including antivirus, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a password manager. The eye-popping number of people who reuse passwords. ” The next step, as usual, is education.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Utilize a Password Manager As humans we like things that are easy to remember, and that doesn’t change when it comes to passwords. However, easy to remember and reused passwords are weak passwords that can easily be cracked and leveraged across accounts. How can you do so?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We’d like to see more companies embrace new methods of authentication and wave passwords goodbye: Too many breaches have shown us that user education only works for those that were already doing the right things. This allows them to capture login credentials and even multi-factor authentication (MFA) tokens.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We know it’s difficult to remember complex, meaningless passwords, which is why specialists use password managers. This way, you only have to remember one password that keeps the rest safe. . #3: 3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). 4: Educate Yourself. 5: Be Vigilant.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Finally, employees should have all the tools necessary for safe remote work, such as VPN subscriptions, password managers, and devices equipped with multi-factor authentication. This is why cybersecurity education has never been more important. 2 – The proliferation of attack vectors will put companies at risk.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

The question isn’t whether we should educate children about online safety, but how we can best inspire them to learn to be thoughtful, careful, and safe in the cyber world for their lifetime. As adults, we know that bad online decisions can have negative or dangerous effects for years to come. For adults doing the teaching, it’s no easy task.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Studies show that regular education leads to a ninefold reduction in phishing vulnerability. This education should cover how to spot and respond to phishing attempts, the importance of two-factor authentication and good password management.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Authenticators. All of this happens on devices called "authenticators". An authenticator is a device that knows how to create and share the public key, knows how to store private keys, and knows how to use them to sign things. Authenticators can be hardware keys, phones, laptops, or any other kind of computing device.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. Traditionally, this approach to authentication delivers a unique code to a user's email or phone, which is then inputted following the account password. SMS-based MFA MFA via SMS (i.e.,

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

But a survey conducted by Google and Harris found that many people still refuse to adopt even the most essential credential security measures: just 37 percent use two-factor authentication, around a third change their passwords regularly, and a mere 15 percent use a password manager.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Safer Internet Day is a campaign that aims to educate the public on internet safety and encourage everyone to take part in creating a safer internet. Safer Internet Day promotes the idea that everyone, from young people to educators to policymakers and business leaders, can play a role in creating a safer internet.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency , lists the following 4 steps to protect yourself: Implement multi-factor authentication on your accounts and make it significantly less likely you’ll get hacked. Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords.

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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.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As so many in-person events were cancelled in 2021, free webinars make it easy to complete your educational requirements and maintain your membership status. The Many Ways to Defeat Multi-Factor Authentication. Practical steps to Privileged Access Management: Beyond Password Managers. Go Dox Yourself!

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Pen Test Partners

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The two login events from the red IP address are the proxy server, with the first entry showing that Microsoft has interrupted the login and requested an MFA authentication. Use a password manager Provide a password manager to all staff to store and manage credentials.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

While anyone can fall victim to these threat actors, the FBI noted that this malware has been used to target a wide range of businesses and critical infrastructure organizations, including defense contractors, educational institutions, manufacturers, technology companies, and especially organizations in the healthcare and medical industries.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

DuoLingo is an educational platform most famous for its language learning programs. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). According to a May 2023 press release, DuoLingo has 72.6

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Displaying company's (trademarked) logo next to the authentic URL, defined in a special registry? Second, education like that has never worked before. Turns out we do have solutions and as several people pointed out, using a decent password manager is one of them: Solution: use 1password as your password manager.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

During a two-year investigation the police learned that the suspects victimized thousands of businesses, including educational institutions, web shops, online ticket vendors, and institutions connected to critical infrastructure and services. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

Therefore, use different passwords for different accounts and yourself the trouble. Utilize a Secure Password Manager. Consider using a password manager. Password managers help you generate complex, long, and complicated passwords to better protect your accounts from being compromised.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Employee Education and Awareness : Human error remains a leading cause of data breaches. SMBs should invest in comprehensive training programs to educate employees about data security best practices, such as strong password management, recognising phishing attempts, and secure file handling.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

People need resources, training, and education so the decisions they make at home, school, or work keep them and the public and private organizations protected. CISA and NCA are focusing on four key areas this October: Enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA). Using strong passwords and a password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

At the most basic level, it’s critical to change default passwords on routers at home and in the workplace. Independent testing has shown that one in 16 home Wi-Fi routers still use the manufacturer’s default admin password, making them extremely vulnerable to hacking.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder at Keeper Security, shared his thoughts with SecureWorld: "The first line of defense against ransomware is often strong and unique passwords for all applications, websites and systems—on every device.

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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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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

We have taken steps across our technology, processes and employee education, to help prevent these types of attacks in the future.” For maximum security on your domains, consider adopting some or all of the following best practices: -Use 2-factor authentication, and require it to be used by all relevant users and subcontractors. -In

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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.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Some of the most effective ones you can implement include: Employing employee training and awareness With human error often being the weakest link in any company’s operations, it's vital for nonprofits to educate their staff and volunteers, which includes safe internet practices and recognizing potential threats that exist.

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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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