CSO Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

Doing so requires multiple backups, cloud resources, and tested backup and recovery processes. We have our normal password management processes, password storage tools, and encryption processes. Then disaster strikes. Your servers are hit with ransomware or hacked.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 5, 2023

Backup before you go The consequences of losing your device or having it stolen are worse when you are outside of your own environment. So make sure that you have recent backups of your important data, and don't keep the backups on the devices you are taking. Updating them while you are travelling can be slow and tedious.

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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

MARCH 4, 2022

Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. If you aren’t using a password manager, use long passphrases that cannot be found in a dictionary. Back up your data frequently and check that your backup data can be restored.

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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. Keep these copies on two separate types of media: hard disks, cloud storage , and tape backups.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

But you should also realize that while it’s easy to say that you need reliable and easy to deploy backups for example, it’s not always easy to follow that advice. Maintain offline backups of data, and regularly maintain backup and restoration. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e.,

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Security Boulevard

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. And even if I could convince the cloud provider to bypass that and let me in, the backup is secured with a password which is stored in—you guessed it—my Password Manager.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 27, 2023

LastPass parent company GoTo raised the alarm this week that, in addition to stealing encrypted backups containing customer data, hackers nicked an encryption key last November. “An A breach at LastPass is the gift that keeps on giving—or taking, depending on your perspective.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Website Backups. As a WordPress website owner you’re probably aware of the concept of backups, but if not, here’s what backups are and why they’re critical to a solid security plan. A website backup is a snapshot of all your website’s important components. Backups should include all of the following: Files.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The same thing happened with LastPass, a company that offers password managing services. Meaning, even after learning about the digital attack, the company failed to shut the security gap to a cloud storage server, thus allowing the criminals to copy info from a backup server for the second time.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 6, 2019

Don't reuse passwords for anything important -- ­and get a password manager to remember them all. Do your best to disable the "secret questions" and other backup authentication mechanisms companies use when you forget your password­ -- those are invariably insecure.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

When setting up an authenticator app, make sure to follow the instructions provided by the app and securely store the backup codes provided. These backup codes can be used to regain access to your accounts in case you lose your mobile device or it gets reset.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

When setting up an authenticator app, make sure to follow the instructions provided by the app and securely store the backup codes provided. These backup codes can be used to regain access to your accounts in case you lose your mobile device or it gets reset.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. A long passphrase that cannot be found in a dictionary is one recommendation for a strong password; the use of a Password Manager is highly recommended. It should only be connected to do the backup, and then once the backup has been completed, disconnected.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 17, 2023

Backups Before we start let’s take some precautions to minimize the chance of having regrets about our actions afterwards. Exporting your data can be used to synchronize your browser between devices, but it can also be used as a backup for your data. When push comes to shove you can use this as a backup to restore your browser.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 4, 2023

Limited Data Backup and Recovery Plans Attacks using ransomware are more common than ever, and schools are not exempt from this danger. The lack of robust data backup and recovery policies in educational institutions makes them more vulnerable to ransomware assaults that encrypt data. Regularly back up your data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords. Maintain Regular Backups: Regularly back up your important data to an external hard drive or a cloud-based service.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

The Google blog cites the security check-up page, but that simply lists: Devices which are signed in Recent security activity from the last 28 days 2-step verification, in terms of sign-in prompt style, authenticator apps, phone numbers, and backup codes Gmail settings (specifically, emails which you’ve blocked).

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Having basic cyber hygiene Advanced technology is important, but basics like regular data backups, software updates, strong password policies, and multi-factor authentication are fundamental. Another cornerstone of any robust cybersecurity strategy is having regular data backups and maintaining them properly.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2022

It’s a bit like the difference between using an online, cloud based password manager run by a third-party company, or running a totally local password manager operated by you and you alone. Targets who keep all files in the cloud only (no local or offsite backups) are great marks for blackmailers.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

But you should also realize that while it’s easy to say that you need reliable and easy to deploy backups, for example, it’s not always easy to follow that advice. Maintain offline backups of data, and regularly maintain backup and restoration. Ensure all backup data is encrypted, immutable (i.e.,

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Backup Your Files and Database. Rolling back the clock with minimal downtime and lost content is the peace of mind you will sorely miss if backups aren’t around when the worst happens. Many plugins are available to assist with backups and be sure to check with your host, as it may offer a backup service.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

You fix your site through backups or SiteLock’s malware removal service , yet you still feel at unease. Ensure regular backups of the site content and database. Sometimes hosting providers provide backup services, or there are plugins which provide backup assistance or services. Additional Security.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

Change your password. 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. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Consider how many folks will only decide to start making backups once they've lost everything for the first time. This isn't mentioned, but you should consider changing the default password when you first boot up the router. Use a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA). Separate work and life activities.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 30, 2023

Backup and Restoration: Keep offline backups of data and execute backup and restore on a regular basis. Encrypt backup data to ensure the data infrastructure’s immutability and coverage. Password Policies: Enforce NIST password policy requirements, such as lengthier passwords and the use of password managers.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this post we cover details on how passkeys stored in the Google Password Manager are kept secure. Passkeys are a safer and more secure alternative to passwords. The user's operating systems, or software similar to today's password managers, provide user-friendly management of passkeys.

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Duo's Security Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Workspace At the start of the summer of 2023, Google announced an open Beta , enabling nearly 10 million organizations’ users the ability to sign into Google Workspace and Google Cloud accounts using passkeys instead of passwords. Google Password Manager On Android, the Google Password Manager provides backup and syncs passkeys.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Apple has long been criticized, with good reason, over its iCloud service not providing E2EE (where the user has the decryption keys); for years, when enabled, for a good chunk of data iPhone syncs to iCloud, Apple held the decryption keys for some stored data, which included: Message backups. Device backups. Safari Bookmarks.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 12, 2018

Apple also debuted new programming interfaces that allow users to more easily access passwords stored in third-party password managers directly from the QuickType bar. Apple said similar dialog permissions will protect the file system, mail database, message history, and backups.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2023

Change your password. 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. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Deploy a regular data backup strategy to prevent data loss due to phishing or ransomware attacks.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

Change your password. 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. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

Change your password. 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. Some forms of two-factor authentication (2FA) can be phished just as easily as a password.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Organizations should consider introducing measures to block weak and breached passwords, requiring longer and harder-to-guess passphrases, and utilizing password managers to help employees securely store and manage login credentials.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The only backup people ever regret is the one they didn't make, so read Microsoft's short guide to Backup and Restore in Windows , and get yours working on day one. Backups are your last line of defense against system-altering malware, like ransomware or wipers, as well as bad software updates, and hardware failure or theft.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This education should cover how to spot and respond to phishing attempts, the importance of two-factor authentication and good password management. Response plans should include communication protocols, backups, business continuity measures and containment strategies. Create an Incident Response Plan.

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