SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. In this article, I will provide an overview of password encryption, explaining its essence and modus operandi. What is password encryption?

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Enabling multi-factor authentication 3. Recognizing and reporting phishing 4.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 4, 2020

First, the identities of any two digital entities – a sensor and a control server, for instance, or even a microservice and a container — must be authenticated, and, second, the data exchanged between any two such digital instances must be encrypted. What we’re seeing is pretty basic things around authentication.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. Utilize Encryption: Encrypting your data helps ensure that it remains secure during transmission. When providing personal information, verify the authenticity of the website and ensure it is encrypted.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2023

The password management company LastPasss notified customers in late December about a recent security incident. It is recommended that you never reuse your master password on other websites. This is always true, but it completely defeats the security advantage of using a password manager.

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CSO Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

We have our normal password management processes, password storage tools, and encryption processes. A device with critical passwords is stolen. A multi-factor authentication device is lost. Doing so requires multiple backups, cloud resources, and tested backup and recovery processes. Then disaster strikes.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

The Password management solution LastPass revealed that the threat actors had access to its systems for four days during the August hack. Password management solution LastPass shared more details about the security breach that the company suffered in August 2022. ” ?? . the developer?had

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Ensure that each online account has a unique password to minimize the impact of a potential breach. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available. For even better protection, consider using an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Ensure that each online account has a unique password to minimize the impact of a potential breach. Enable Two-Factor Authentication Utilize two-factor authentication (2FA) if it is available. For even better protection, consider using an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Among many other benefits, a VPN encrypts these files and keeps the online activity private by masking a user’s real IP address. Here are the different ways in which a VPN elevates cybersecurity: Encryption. Encryption technology in VPNs helps conceal the user’s data. Wi-Fi encryption. Anti-malware/ phishing.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Ten years ago, I could have given you all sorts of advice about using encryption, not sending information over email, securing your web connections, and a host of other things­ -- but most of that doesn't matter anymore. Enable two-factor authentication for all important accounts whenever possible.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2021

A password that contains only lowercase letters of a simple phrase is much more vulnerable than a complex combination of different characters. Use a password manager. Password management software takes some of the brunt out of remembering the many different combinations you use around the internet.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 3, 2023

To avoid these attacks, it is best to use protective security measures and keep data secure with encryption. The NCSC of the United Kingdom opposes Twitter’s decision to forgo multi-factor authentication in the coming weeks. Third is the news related to cybercrime and might interest the male folks!

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2024

NSO Group has also said that its tool is increasingly necessary in an era when end-to-end encryption is widely available to criminals. Use Multi-Factor-Authentication (MFA) for your Apple ID. Use strong and unique passwords online. Use a password manager. Keep devices up to date. Protect devices with a passcode.

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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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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

While there are areas where passkeys could be better, it is clear that they are the leading contender to improve authentication by an order of magnitude and bring an end to passwords. Google Password Manager On Android, the Google Password Manager provides backup and syncs passkeys.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

If you bank online and choose weak or re-used passwords, there’s a decent chance your account could be pilfered by cyberthieves — even if your bank offers multi-factor authentication as part of its login process. “This is just more empirical data around the fact that passwords just need to go away,” Knight said.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 6, 2022

. “When a user performed either of these actions, Slack transmitted a hashed version of their password to other workspace members. This hashed password was not visible to any Slack clients; discovering it required actively monitoring encrypted network traffic coming from Slack’s servers.” Pierluigi Paganini.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

SSO allows users to access multiple applications, and the underlying data, without having to re-authenticate to access each application. One username and password, i.e., login credentials, will access multiple applications. SSO, therefore, eliminates the need to recall the password created for each application.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. Those who submitted credentials were then prompted to provide the one-time password needed for multi-factor authentication. A booking photo of Noah Michael Urban released by the Volusia County Sheriff.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines. Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Authentication. Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. Increasingly, passwordless authentication is becoming the norm.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Once opened, the email appears as a legitimate email communication from American Express, while the content instructs the cardholder on how to view the secure, encrypted message attached. The page was crafted to request the victims to enter their user ID and password. ” reads the analysis published by the Armorblox.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

There are threats that can spread from one file to another, encrypt your files, or monitor what you do. Secure sites begin with “[link] not just “[link] “S” stands for “secure” and indicates that data sent between your browser and the website is encrypted, making it harder for cybercriminals to intercept.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

None of the documents posted online were encrypted. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. 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. Where possible, use a FIDO2 2FA device.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2023

Enter password managers. These handy tools make it easier for users to generate, store, and manage strong passwords for all their online accounts. But how do password managers make sense, and are they really necessary? Password managers also provide a secure and convenient way to store passwords.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

Security Keys are inexpensive USB-based devices that offer an alternative approach to two-factor authentication (2FA), which requires the user to log in to a Web site using something they know (the password) and something they have (e.g., Most major password managers also now support U2F, including Dashlane , Keepass and LastPass.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 3, 2023

To help stay protected and ensure their information remains safe, military members should consider using lockable filing cabinets, shredding documents, and using encrypted digital storage. Strong Password Practices It is crucial to use complex and unique passwords for all accounts, military and personal.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 24, 2022

In an email sent to its users, Plex has revealed that a cybercriminal accessed some customer data, including emails and encrypted passwords. We immediately began an investigation and it does appear that a third-party was able to access a limited subset of data that includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Among the passwords exposed, 72 percent of users were found to be still using already-compromised passwords. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 3, 2023

To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

“Retailers must take meaningful steps to protect consumers’ credit and debit card information from theft when they shop,” said Massachusetts AG Maura Healey. ” .

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2022

Specifically, the NGINX LDAP reference implementation which uses LDAP to authenticate users of applications being proxied by NGINX. LDAP can also tackle authentication, so users can sign on just once and access many different files on the server. It’s written in Python and communicates with a LDAP authentication server.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification. Encrypt data at rest with encryption algorithms and secure storage techniques.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 29, 2023

Control Access Ensuring password security is one of the easiest steps you can take to protect your data, devices, and accounts. Create complex passwords that cannot be easily guessed and are different for each account. Using multi-factor authentication (MFA) when possible is also recommended.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The boom in remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which finding software to manage passwords plays a big role. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Best Password Manager Tools.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

And even though LockBit claims they did not encrypt the hospitals files, the hospitals and physicians’ offices experienced IT outages that forced them to resort to emergency protocols designed for system outages. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you.

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