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SHARED INTEL: A foolproof consumer’s guide to creating and managing bulletproof passwords

The Last Watchdog

At ProtectNowLLC.com , we have a tool that has access to over 12 billion compromised records where you can search your username aka your email address to find out if your username and associated password have been compromised on a variety of breached accounts. Thankfully, there is an easy solution: use a password manager.

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Understanding the Essential Pillars of Phishing Mitigation

SecureWorld News

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. The pillars mentioned are policies, technical controls, and security awareness training. Malware and attackers can "break in" in various ways.

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Keys to Safe Online Shopping this Holiday Season

SecureWorld News

Merry and bright Keeping an eye on your bank statements Your first line of defense against identity theft and fraud is to pay close attention to your financial records, like bank statements and credit card transactions. Here is what we think is cheerful and what we think is coal-worthy for shopping online this holiday season.

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Hackers Intercept USPS Workers' Paychecks in Direct Deposit Scam

SecureWorld News

Often, innocent people who are not trained on phishing prevention will focus on the 'pinstripes' of the email or illegitimate site, meaning the aesthetics that they are familiar with, such as the logo or colors of their banking site. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites.

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ROUNDTABLE: Targeting the supply-chain: SolarWinds, then Mimecast and now UScellular

The Last Watchdog

Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer. While technology is an important element of a cyber defense plan, this situation again highlights the equal importance of culture and security awareness within an organization.

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How not to overshare when crafting social media posts, out-of-office messages

SC Magazine

Rather than abandon the benefit an OOO provides employees and customers, specific considerations for OOO use should be implemented in security awareness training,” said Carruthers. At the end of the day, promoting security awareness is paramount. Don’t do that,” said Sadler.

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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month – What it Really Means for WordPress Users

SiteLock

Since October is National Cyber Security Awareness month (NCSAM), we thought it would be fitting to write a bit about the overall subject of cyber security and how that applies to WordPress website owners. What is Cybersecurity Awareness? Simple Security Steps to Implement Today. See the proclamation here.