eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Aside from the antivirus feature, it offers features like a Windows firewall, smart app control, device health, family options, browser control, and robust security settings. Firewall and network protection : Microsoft Defender’s built-in firewall actively monitors private and public network traffic, preventing unauthorized connections.

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Security Affairs

JULY 8, 2023

Ransomware Redefined: RedEnergy Stealer-as-a-Ransomware attacks MAR-10445155-1.v1 v1 Truebot Activity Infects U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. Using a password manager can help you generate and store complex passwords without remembering each one. Steer clear of using easily guessed details like your name or birthdate.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Bitdefender Premium Security takes care of your personal information and online privacy with features like file shredder, password manager, anti-theft, privacy firewall, parental control, safe online banking, webcam protection, anti-tracker, and unlimited VPN traffic. for up to 10 devices on an annual subscription.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

These attackers have criminal intent, as they'll lure in victims by claiming to be a friend, family member, bank, or other well-known companies and websites. Grimes suggests common practices such as locking your computers, not sharing passwords with others or over an email, and being careful about changing your bank information.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Enable Firewall Protection Your firewall , working as the primary filter, protects your network from both inbound and outgoing threats. Mac and Windows have their own built-in firewalls, and home routers and antivirus subscriptions frequently include them also. Some password managers offer free versions if you need help.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Free Kaspersky Password Manager Premium. Bank-grade encryption to help keep information like passwords and personal details secure. Password management that stores and manages passwords, credit card information and other credentials. Protection against hackers, viruses and malware.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

To combat this, website owners should consider installing a web application firewall (WAF), using malware scanning and removal tools, and a website scanner. To make matters worse, if someone can guess your website credentials, they might be able to guess your banking and email credentials as well. Your site going offline.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A network firewall. Banking, privacy and identity protection. Two-way firewall. Password manager. Microsoft Defender offers virus and threat protection, firewall and network protection, app and browser control, plus family controls too. Protection against sophisticated malware and zero-day attacks.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Norton 360 Deluxe Norton 360 Deluxe is a well-regarded choice among Mac users, offering an all-in-one security suite that combines anti-malware protection with additional features like a VPN and password manager. Intego offers robust malware detection and removal, firewall protection, and anti-phishing measures.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

This might result in sudden financial losses, depleted bank accounts, and maxed-out credit cards. 9 Ways to Prevent Cookie Stealing Implement critical security measures such as establishing secure cookie flags, implementing SSL/TLS for encrypted sessions, and deploying strong firewalls.

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Errata Security

APRIL 1, 2020

Now is a good time to remind people to stop using the same password everywhere and to visit [link] to view all the accounts where they've had their password stolen. Using the same password everywhere is the #1 vulnerability the average person is exposed to, and is a possible problem here. Or your bank account.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Whether that’s banking, social channels, or downloading that cool-looking app, there are simple ways you can protect yourself and your community, and actions you can take if you’re a victim of a cyber crime or hack. Never write down your username and passwords. Use a password manager tool like LastPass, 1password or others.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Defining Data Privacy Data privacy refers to the practices and policies in place to help ensure sensitive personal information, such as Social Security Numbers (SSNs), credit card details, bank account information, and medical records, is handled responsibly. Don’t use public Wi-Fi to access sensitive accounts, like online banking.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Every computer has one – a timer that will put the computer to sleep when it’s left unattended for a specified length of time, and then requires a password to wake up. Password managers. Sophisticated Trojans can sneak on to a computer, hide themselves, and quietly snoop on sensitive passwords like your bank accounts or website.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 30, 2022

And I remember calling Symantec and reporting a serious bug in an early version of their password manager. ” Why indeed, the fact of the matter is that it opened the password manager without any password so anyone could see in clear text its content. One of the IP addresses was the instance metadata service.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. Thing was, the manager required its own password, which I had not entered; remember, I had hit only two keys.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

To protect your business’s network from internet threats, implement the following: A next-generation firewall (NGFW) : Installing a firewall between the public internet and your organization’s private network helps filter some initial malicious traffic. Some firewalls can also block well-known malicious websites.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 4, 2023

The only chance you have of making it work is to outsource the “creating and remembering” part you’re really bad at to a computer, in the form of some password management software. Like MFA, account lockouts allow users to stay secure even with truly awful password choices.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A Harris poll reported that 59 percent of American users have birthdays or names in their passwords (information easily mined from social media accounts), two-thirds use the same password across multiple accounts, and 43 percent have shared a password with someone else. Online stores have different prices in different regions.

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SecureList

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A good example is Ginp, a banking trojan for Android used in a campaign exploiting the COVID-19 topic. The web page offered the visitor to input bank card details to make the transaction. This can be done online and cover essential practices, such as account and password management, email security, endpoint security and web browsing.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 1, 2025

billion in financial crimes, with nearly 14% of investigations sparked by Bank Secrecy Act data. Why traditional security is failing Many traditional defenseslike firewalls, email filters, and antivirus softwarestruggle to detect these new scams. Identity theft and fraudulent refund schemes were major players.

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