CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In an increasingly connected world, where our lives revolve around the internet, safeguarding our privacy online has become paramount. From social media platforms to online shopping and banking, we share a wealth of personal information that can be vulnerable to misuse or exploitation.

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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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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

How Do You Know if Your Information Is On the Dark Web? IdentityIQ The dark web is a hidden part of the internet most people can’t access. It’s where illegal activities, like buying and selling drugs, weapons, and stolen personal information, take place. What Happens if Your Information Gets on the Dark Web?

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals. They could leak classified information to damage the reputation of target organizations or just prove their point to the public. Financial Gain One of the primary motivations for hackers is financial gain.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The “version history” of the internet was split by what we could do online—simple browsing across Web 1.0’s These are some of the findings from Malwarebytes’ new research survey, “Everyone’s afraid of the internet and no one’s sure what to do about it.”

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Remote workers face having both their personal and work-related information compromised. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords. Set-up 2-factor authentication. Even the most strong password is not enough.

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Krebs on Security

JULY 10, 2022

In both cases the readers used password managers to select strong, unique passwords for their Experian accounts. Research suggests identity thieves were able to hijack the accounts simply by signing up for new accounts at Experian using the victim’s personal information and a different email address.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Xfinity is Comcast’s brand for TV, internet, and home phone services, sometimes referred to as Comcast Cable Communications. million customers’ usernames and hashed passwords. Xfinity has required customers to reset their passwords to protect affected accounts. More information is available on the Xfinity website.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Your passwords are on the internet. Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. These habits highlight the need for more modern password technology and stronger authentication methods.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is just one reason why we have an entire month devoted to internet awareness and staying safe online, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM). Utilize a Password Manager As humans we like things that are easy to remember, and that doesn’t change when it comes to passwords. How can you do so?

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

A data breach, whether orchestrated by cybercriminals, facilitated by human error, or from technical glitches, represents a critical threat to the security of sensitive information. A data breach is an incident where sensitive, confidential, or protected information is disclosed and accessed without authorization.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In recent years, HIBP has been integrated with a number of third-party systems like password managers and web browsers, so they can alert users immediately if they attempt to use a credential that might already be in the hands of cybercriminals. For starters, change your password.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It’s important to note here that the goal isn’t to eliminate every trace of yourself from the internet and never go online again. For a great explanation of why longer passwords work better than shorter, multi-character type passwords, check out this excellent XKCD strip : .

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Hot for Security

JUNE 8, 2021

Remember to use a complex and hard-to-guess password and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all compatible online accounts. If you’re having trouble remembering or keeping track of your passwords, look up a trustworthy password manager.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2024

With weak security, unauthorized users obtain access to your online accounts - for example, they could collect personal identifiable information (PII) from unauthorized access to your accounts! URLs visited and browsing history can be particularly sensitive and the unintentional/unaware sharing of such information greatly undermines privacy.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

For children, concepts like cyber criminals, hackers, private information, and the vast idea of Internet dangers are abstract concepts. You can explain that hackers break in through the Internet to steal information. You can explain that hackers break in through the Internet to steal information.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. We have seen news of ChatGPT leaking user’s information and law enforcement asking for backdoors in encryption routines.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

TMobile has now issued a formal apology and offered free identity theft recovery services to nearly 48 million customers for whom the telecom giant failed to protect their sensitive personal information. The configuration issue made this access point publicly available on the Internet. Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk.

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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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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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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

Working from home resulted in additional risk management and security challenges for employees, executive leadership, and information technology (IT) teams. SSO allows users to access multiple applications, and the underlying data, without having to re-authenticate to access each application. Five Benefits of Single Sign-on.

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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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Identity IQ

JULY 13, 2022

Unfortunately, the dark web is where you can find a number of criminals and cybercriminals trying to break into your accounts and get access to your money, personal information, login details for other websites, and more. Many hackers use compromised servers to send out phishing emails to gain access to sensitive information.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The attackers thus gained remote access to the CRM systems running on the store computers – and a foothold to access customers’ wireless phone numbers and associated account information. Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer. Messdaghi.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2023

In today’s digital age, managing passwords has become increasingly complex. With the average internet user having more than 100 passwords to remember, it’s no wonder that people often resort to using weak passwords that are easy to remember or reuse the same passwords across multiple accounts. In short, yes.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2020

Adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) at these various providers (where available) and/or establishing a customer-specific personal identification number (PIN) also can help secure online access. Your best option is to reduce your overall reliance on your phone number for added authentication at any online service. YOUR GOVERNMENT.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

million people about a security incident in which it says personal information and medical information may have been obtained by cybercriminals. The investigation showed that an unauthorized party accessed PharMerica computer systems on March 12-13, 2023, and that this party may have had access to certain personal information.

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Cisco Security

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sharing is caring… but on the internet, sharing can also be tricky! Your first step in this auto-dox is going to be brainstorming as much personally identifying information (PII) shared online as possible. These sites collect public information like birth, death, and marriage records and make them searchable.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. Further investigation showed that some patient information was included. 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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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Making a cybersecurity list, checking it twice This year, give yourself the gift of peace of mind by following our Core 4 behaviors: Protect each account with a unique, complex password that is at least 12 characters long—and use a password manager! Use multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) for any account that allows it.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Internet of Things. IBM describes the internet of things (IoT) as the “the concept of connecting any device … to the Internet and to other connected devices.” Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. Update your software.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The victim, through no fault of their own, has been the target of numerous angry tweets designed to ridicule their role in internet security and suggest they are incapable of performing their duty. Displaying company's (trademarked) logo next to the authentic URL, defined in a special registry? What's the solution here?

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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. Vulnerable IoT Devices There are more cybersecurity risks as Internet of Things (IoT) devices proliferate in school settings. Regularly back up your data.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Most organizations use databases to store sensitive information. This includes passwords, usernames, document scans, health records, bank account and credit card details, as well as other essential data, all easily searchable and conveniently stored in one place.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Some chilling hard evidence has surfaced illustrating where stolen personal information ultimately ends up, once it has flowed through the nether reaches of the cyber underground. billion stolen usernames, passwords and other personal data. Two-factor authentication, or even better, FIDO/U2F.” Credential stuffing.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 31, 2020

Ueland said after hearing about the escrow.com hack Monday evening he pulled the domain name system (DNS) records for escrow.com and saw they were pointing to an Internet address in Malaysia — 111.90.149[.]49 In cases where passwords are used, pick unique passwords and consider password managers.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Integris Health for example, an organization which operates a network of 15 hospitals and 43 clinics, reported that some of their patients received emails threatening to sell their information on the dark web. 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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