The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Only 28 percent don’t use repeated passwords•Only 20 percent use a password manager. Using strong passwords (random combinations of letters and numbers are best) and storing them securely in a password manager. Not using repeated passwords. Reporting suspicious communications.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The truth is technology has grown at an exponential rate and so has cybercrime. Cybercrime doesn’t just affect big businesses and national governments. Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. Update your software. Turn on automatic updates.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

dmg’ file (Setup.dmg), upon executing it, the malicious code attempts to trick victims into entering their system password on a fake prompt. The malware also targets the password management tool using the main_keychain() function to extract sensitive information from the target machine.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour.

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Passwords Security Awareness Data breaches Cybersecurity 214

Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

. “We also noticed that ViperSoftX’s primary C&C servers for the second stage download would change on a monthly basis” The malware has evolved since its discovery, it can now check for cryptocurrencies and for a few password managers (KeePass 2 and 1Password). ” concludes the report.

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Encryption Malware Cryptocurrency Software 87

SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

This includes employee education and training by putting the focus on risk management, prevention, and how to stay calm if the worst does happen. Recognizing and Combating Cybercrime. Unfortunately, cybercrime has become common in today’s “Internet of Things” world, and cyber criminals aren’t simply going to stop.

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Cybersecurity Small Business Cybercrime Internet 52

SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

According to SiteLock data, websites are attacked 94 times per day on average and IT Chronicles estimates that 4,000 cybercrimes are being committed each day in the United States alone. Clicking malicious links within comments on a web forum or blog. Need help educating your customers on the value of web security issues and solutions?

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Passwords Identity Theft Education Malware 97