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Data Privacy Day: Securing your data with a password manager

IT Security Guru

Staying secure online and protecting sensitive information is something that everyone should know how to do, not just IT professionals, which is why Keeper Security is sharing some of our top tips on how to do so. So, how can consumers protect themselves? Create mnemonic passwords, inspired by notable events for example.

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8 Ways to Protect Yourself against Scams on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

Adam Levin

Scammers who use “phishing” emails (it looks like it’s from a brand you know, but it’s not) will include a link to a fake website where they’ll ask for your banking or other personal information. Credit cards come with consumer protections that limit your liability if your card information is stolen. Bottom line.

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12 Online Resolutions for 2021

Adam Levin

Don’t re-use passwords: Yes, keeping track of passwords for all of your accounts can be a chore, but using the same password means that one breached account can be used to others that use the same user credentials. If you’re having difficulty keeping track of passwords, consider using a password manager.

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CafePress faces $500,000 fine for data breach cover up

Malwarebytes

According to Samuel Levine, Director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection: “CafePress employed careless security practices and concealed multiple breaches from consumers.”. In February 2019, a threat actor was able to access millions of email addresses and passwords. Informing customers. The breach.

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We dig into the Game Players Code

Malwarebytes

HIDE personal information from others at all times, concealing your personal details where possible to avoid them being leaked. Concealing player information is also helpful. When the hammer falls, it’s probably best to have as few visible bits of personal information as possible. This is a good start. Another decent tip.

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It’s a Holiday Security Breach Blowout

SiteLock

Oh, and I received three notifications of compromise of my personal information. If you’re not familiar, the federal organization is the Office of Personnel Management, and OPM announced it was compromised in June of 2015, with the attackers possibly having access as early as March 2014. I watch people play wargames.

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

This allows the attacker unauthorized access to numerous accounts or servers, putting the end-user’s information at risk. The CCPA aims to enhance privacy rights and consumer protection for California residents or any other organization that does business with California.