Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. Which are the challenges of user authentication? In the digital age, authentication is paramount to a strong security strategy. User authentication seems easy, but there are inherent challenges to be aware of. User Authentication.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 2, 2024

Passkeys represent a significant industry shift in identity security, moving away from traditional credentials of usernames and passwords to a more secure “no knowledge” approach to authentication that is a vastly better user experience. First, it’s time to do away with weak and reused passwords. Try 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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Schneier on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

Thought experiment story of someone of someone who lost everything in a house fire, and now can’t log into anything: But to get into my cloud, I need my password and 2FA. To get my passwords, I need my 2FA. To get my 2FA, I need my passwords. So which is the bigger risk? I am in cyclic dependency hell. Code is law.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. This technology's capabilities have expanded rapidly, garnering significant attention both for its potential benefits and its risks. The ability to generate convincing audio that mimics real people can lead to dangerous misuse.

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SC Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Google announced that it will automatically enroll users in multifactor authentication – what they are calling two-step verification. Using their mobile device to sign in gives people a safer and more secure authentication experience than passwords alone,” Risher said. Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images).

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Duo's Security Blog

MARCH 15, 2021

Thankfully there are technologies that can alleviate the stress of trying to manage the myriad threats that are arrayed before us. The Progression to Passwordless Authentication Let’s look at the natural progression of life. Moving ahead we can get people to learn to use a password manager. Therein lies the rub.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2022

Maybe they had two-factor authentication ( 2FA ) set up. The password may be gone, but unless the attacker also has access to the CEO’s authentication app on their phone, it may not be much use. The CEO may use a hardware authentication token plugged into their desktop. Having said all of that … Manager?

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

Set up two-factor authentication Do this for as many of your online accounts as you can, especially the major ones like your email and social media accounts. Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra step of protection and makes it much harder for attackers to login as you. We protect Windows, Mac, Chrome, Android, and iOS.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 23, 2024

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). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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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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Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has become an essential security measure in the digital age. By combining something you know(like a password) with something you have(such as a verification code), 2FA adds an extra layer of protection to your online accounts. However, like any security system, 2FA is not foolproof.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Talks of passkeys, passphrases, and even password less all point in one direction: eroding faith in the previously trusty password tucked under your keyboard. Passwords are a weak point in modern-day secure authentication practices, with Verizon highlighting that almost 50% of breaches start with compromised credentials.

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Duo's Security Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Before we can discuss passkeys, we need to lay some groundwork and discuss authentication, Passwordless and WebAuthn. What is authentication? Authentication is the process of verifying your online identity. We started with usernames and passwords – something you know. What is passwordless? It is MFA Phishing Resistant.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

When exploited, attackers can execute potentially malicious code on affected installations of ManageEngine software—without authentication for Password Manager Pro and PAM360, and with authentication for Access Manager Plus. Password Manager Pro - [link]. PAM360 - [link].

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 16, 2024

The account takeover won’t work if the target has 2FA enabled, since the attacker will not be able to log in if they don’t have control of the second authentication factor. GitLab supports as a second factor of authentication: Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP). This performs secure authentication on your behalf.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 8, 2024

This is why we have Identity Management Day – a stark reminder in our digital world that protecting our virtual passports is vital. The Stats: Why Identity Management Is Crucial Marco Polo's most significant risk might have been a hostile tribe or a sandstorm. Sadly, our modern dangers are far more insidious. The key takeaway?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

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. If somehow passwords are leaked, a hacker can cause a data breach.

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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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Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

Criminal hackers attempted to break into Norton LifeLock customer accounts and possible password managers, meaning they might have gained access to customers’ usernames, passwords and other personal information. To keep your online identity safe, it is important to use strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Cybercriminals can exploit stolen usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized access to your accounts, compromising your personal and financial information. It’s vital to prioritize the protection of your digital identity to mitigate these risks and maintain your online security.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Cybercriminals can exploit stolen usernames and passwords to gain unauthorized access to your accounts, compromising your personal and financial information. It’s vital to prioritize the protection of your digital identity to mitigate these risks and maintain your online security.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2024

However, mounting evidence from cybersecurity researchers pointed to the data being authentic AT&T customer records. While AT&T claims no signs of a system breach, security experts are skeptical given the company's previous denials and the authenticity of the exposed customer records.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2024

The accessed customer information includes email addresses, usernames, phone numbers, and hashed passwords, in addition to general account settings and certain authentication information such as API keys, OAuth tokens, and multi-factor authentication. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 16, 2024

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). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 25, 2024

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). Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password. 2FA that relies on a FIDO2 device can’t be phished.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 5, 2022

The problem with passwords. If you make passwords too short, they’re easy to guess or crack. Two-factor authentication (an additional level of security most commonly tied to your mobile device) is still not as widely adopted as it should be. Shoring up your passwords. Try a password manager.

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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.

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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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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

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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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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Identity IQ

APRIL 10, 2024

Discovering whether your personal information has been compromised in the AT&T data breach is crucial to help prepare for the potential risks of your information being exposed on the dark web. Consider Freezing Your Credit If you suspect you’re at risk of identity theft, you can choose to freeze your credit.

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Google Security

MAY 2, 2024

Sriram Karra and Christiaan Brand, Google product managers Last year, Google launched passkey support for Google Accounts. Today, we announced that passkeys have been used to authenticate users more than 1 billion times across over 400 million Google Accounts. This provides users with three key benefits: Stronger security.

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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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Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2024

Use Multi-Factor-Authentication (MFA) for your Apple ID. Use strong and unique passwords online. Use a password manager. We don’t just report on phone security—we provide it Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. How to stay safe Apple advises iPhone users to: Enable Lockdown mode.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2023

has confirmed the authenticity of the breach, by an entity acting under the name Akhirah. ” Discord has revoked the oauth authentication tokens for any Discord user that has used Discord.io, so that app can no longer perform actions on behalf of those users until they re-authenticate. (In 2018 discord.io Discord.io

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