Authentication, Password Management and Spyware

Apple warns people of mercenary attacks via threat notification system

Malwarebytes

APRIL 11, 2024

Mercenary spyware is used by governments to target people like journalists, political activists, and similar targets, and involves the use of sophisticated tools like Pegasus. Pegasus is one of the world’s most advanced and invasive spyware tools, known to utilize zero-day vulnerabilities against mobile devices. Use a password manager.

Spyware

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Top Methods Use By Hackers to Bypass Two-Factor Authentication

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.

Authentication

Authentication Social Engineering Spyware Engineering

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials

Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

Identity Theft

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10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials

Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

Credential Stuffing : Attackers use leaked usernames and passwords from one website to attempt unauthorized access on other platforms. Malware : Malicious software, such as viruses or spyware, can infect your devices and be used to steal your credentials.

Identity Theft

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Best Internet Security Suites & Software for 2022

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Password Managers. A password manager improves internet security by helping users create diverse, secure passwords for each account they own.

Internet

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Spyware in the IoT – the Biggest Privacy Threat This Year

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Use best practices like creating a separate password for every account and device, using two-factor authentication, and create strong passwords with a combination of upper-case and lower-case letters, numbers, and symbols. Keep a Divide Between Home and Office.

IoT

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How social media mistakes can impact cybersecurity

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Some people get so convinced they have spyware on their system that they contact our support team to help them get rid of it. If you do get an email like this, you should change the password anywhere you use it. And please use Multi-Factor Authentication wherever possible. Letting browsers save their passwords.

Media

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Data Security in Recruitment: How to Protect Candidate Privacy

SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

These involve viruses, Trojans, ransomware, and spyware, among many others. These can range from something as routine as two-factor authentication (2FA) to user activity monitoring software. Malware attacks Malware cyberattacks are designed to disrupt computer systems, access sensitive networks, and hack sensitive data.

Data breaches

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2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Sophos: Noted that 43% of all 2023 malware signature updates are for stealers, spyware, and keyloggers often used to steal credentials from devices. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 60% of all mobile and browser zero-days are exploited by spyware vendors.

Cybersecurity

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What is Digital Identity?

Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

This includes your personally identifiable information as well as your online behavior and any authentication factors you use to verify your identity when accessing online services. This is particularly true for those sites that don’t require two-factor authentication. How to Protect Your Digital Identity.

Identity Theft

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Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

Passwords should be at least 13 characters long and composed of capitalized and non-capitalized letters, numbers and special symbols. Enable two-factor authentication on all your accounts to significantly impede anyone attempting unauthorized access. Spyware can be loaded onto your machine to log all your keystrokes.

Accountability

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Understanding and Recognizing Tech Abuse

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

We normalize the use of surveilling and tracking young people through "parentware" or spyware (software which allows someone to see what someone else is doing on their device) and apps which enable the tracking of someone's location. Use good passwords. Consider using a password manager to help you create strong passwords.

Surveillance

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Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Although beyond the scope of the network, effective network security relies upon the effective authentication of the user elsewhere in the security stack. Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation.

Firewall

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Report: how cybercriminals abuse API keys to steal millions

Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2021

There are several ways for cybercriminals to acquire someone else’s API keys without installing malware or spyware on their device. Similarly to ENV files, files stored in public code repositories can contain exposed authentication tokens. How cybercriminals obtain stolen API keys. Instead, reach out to them via official channels.

Cryptocurrency

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Cyber Security Informer

Apple warns people of mercenary attacks via threat notification system

Top Methods Use By Hackers to Bypass Two-Factor Authentication

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10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials

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Best Internet Security Suites & Software for 2022

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How social media mistakes can impact cybersecurity

Data Security in Recruitment: How to Protect Candidate Privacy

2024 State of Cybersecurity: Reports of More Threats & Prioritization Issues

What is Digital Identity?

Account Takeover: What is it and How to Prevent It?

Understanding and Recognizing Tech Abuse

Network Protection: How to Secure a Network

Report: how cybercriminals abuse API keys to steal millions

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