IT Security Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

So, how can consumers protect themselves? Improving your password habits: Do not use any combination of characters that is easy to guess. Avoid using the same password across multiple accounts as well as including any personal information. What is a password manager? Most people would say it’s not.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. It’s best to do your banking and shopping at home, but if you have to use public Wi-Fi, consider using a VPN (virtual private network) that encrypts your activity. Change your passwords. Bottom line.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it took action against online customized merchandise platform CafePress over allegations that it failed to secure consumers’ sensitive personal data and covered up a major breach. The passwords are said to have been protected by “weak encryption”, an absolute security no-no.

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