Malwarebytes

MARCH 16, 2022

CafePress waited seven months to publicly disclose a 2019 breach, and only did so after it had been reported in the news. According to the complaint by the FTC this was made possible because CafePress failed to implement reasonable security measures to protect the sensitive information of buyers and sellers stored on its network.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

A few simple changes to your devices and accounts can help discourage cyber criminals from trying to access your data. Prevent Data Breaches. Giants like Facebook and Target have suffered breaches and password leaks, so it’s safe to say data from at least one of your online accounts could have been leaked.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Over the past few years, we've utilized innovations in cryptographic research to keep your personal information private by design and secure by default. Using cryptographic techniques, Password Checkup can do this without revealing your credentials to anyone, including Google.

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Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Last August, LastPass reported a security breach, saying that no customer information—or passwords—were compromised. As a reminder, the master password is never known to LastPass and is not stored or maintained by LastPass. If you’re changing password managers, look at my own Password Safe.

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The Security Ledger

JANUARY 2, 2019

Customers who use the Blur secure password manager by Abine may have had sensitive information leaked, according to a statement by Abine, the company that makes the product. . The post Abine says Blur Password Manager User Information Exposed appeared first on The Security Ledger.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 1, 2020

The Home Depot recently reached a multi-state agreement which settles an investigation into a 2014 data breach. The data breach compromised payment card information of roughly 40 million customers. The Home Depot data breach and agreement. The company will pay a total of $17.5 million to 46 U.S.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

In an April 23 blog , the firm claimed to have digital evidence that Australian company ClickStudios suffered a breach, sometime between April 20 and April 22, which resulted in the attacker dropping a corrupted update to its password manager Passwordstate. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the frequency of data breaches surges, it becomes increasingly imperative to guarantee the security and adequate encryption of passwords. In this article, I will provide an overview of password encryption, explaining its essence and modus operandi. What is password encryption?

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, the threat of data breaches is a constant concern. Therefore, it is crucial to understand what hackers are planning to do with your data and take proactive measures to protect it. Cybercriminals can profit by stealing sensitive information and selling it on the dark web to other criminals.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The FBI is investigating a data breach where cybercriminals were able to steal patients’ records from a Las Vegas plastic surgeon’s office, and then post the details online which included nude photos. From there, the cybercriminals were able to download patient information. They cybercriminals didn’t stop at that.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employee security awareness is the most important defense against data breaches. It involves regularly changing passwords and inventorying sensitive data. As such, you should limit the amount of information that employees have access to. There are several ways you can protect your business from data breaches.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

However, this has also led to an uptick in data breaches and privacy concerns. So how can recruitment agencies and freelance recruiters ensure that they prevent data breaches and protect candidate privacy? What are the data security risks in recruitment? 4 ways to prevent data breaches in recruitment 1.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Proofpoint’s 2024 data loss landscape report reveals 84.7% of enterprises have experienced data loss, with an average of 15 incidents per company per year, underscoring the importance of properly implementing DLP methods. To make an informed decision, evaluate features, scalability, and integration capabilities.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Remote workers face having both their personal and work-related information compromised. Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. Back-up your data.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. million is the cost of a data breach representing an increase of 2.6% Delayed Breach Reporting It is unwise to handle sensitive moments all by yourself.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 29, 2023

The Ohio History Connection (OHC) has posted a breach notification in which it discloses that a ransomware attack successfully encrypted internal data servers. In total, the information of 7,600 individuals was potentially exposed. Change your password. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 16, 2023

million people about a security incident in which it says personal information and medical information may have been obtained by cybercriminals. The Data Breach Notification lists the total number of persons affected as 5,815,591. Change your password. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. Data Breaches : Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in systems to gain access to a large number of user credentials.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2023

10 Effective Ways to Prevent Compromised Credentials IdentityIQ Protecting your personal information and online identity is crucial, especially as cyber threats continue to gain traction. Data Breaches : Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in systems to gain access to a large number of user credentials.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As home users, many of the threats we cover will only affect you second hand, such as disruptions after a company suffers a ransomware attack, or when your private information is sold online after a data breach. Banking Trojans Banking trojans are one of the most serious threats facing Android devices.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

Stay informed about the latest cyber threats, such as phishing, malware, ransomware, and social engineering attacks. Learn about strong password creation, multi-factor authentica-tion, secure browsing habits, and data encryption. Utilize a password manager to securely store and generate strong passwords.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

0ktapus used newly-registered domains that often included the name of the targeted company, and sent text messages urging employees to click on links to these domains to view information about a pending change in their work schedule. 0ktapus often leveraged information or access gained in one breach to perpetrate another.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

The vast majority of cyberattacks rely on social engineering – the deception and manipulation of victims to coerce them into either opening malware or voluntarily providing sensitive information. According to Verizon’s 2021 Data Breach Investigations Report , credentials are the type of data cybercriminals most want to steal in a breach.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

The Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has promised to reach out to individuals whose information has been stolen by a ransomware group. Further investigation showed that some patient information was included. There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 9, 2024

And even though LockBit claims they did not encrypt the hospitals files, the hospitals and physicians’ offices experienced IT outages that forced them to resort to emergency protocols designed for system outages. Data breach There are some actions you can take if you are, or suspect you may have been, the victim of a data breach.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Implementing an effective data loss prevention (DLP) strategy to mitigate these cyber threats and safeguard critical data is imperative. SMBs are in danger Data loss refers to the unauthorised or accidental destruction, alteration, or exposure of sensitive information.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

Credential stuffing relies on two things: login credentials obtained from data breaches or the dark web. This is one of the biggest threats consumers face today given the billions of records exposed in data breaches and the current state of digital security habits. How Does Credential Stuffing Work?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 3, 2022

Now, Nvidia has confirmed that it was hacked and that the threat actor is leaking employee credentials and proprietary information onto the internet. The group claimed Nvidia had hacked back to encrypt the group’s virtual machine with the data, although later toned that down to “Nvidia tried but failed, we have all the data”.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

But as our information and behavior go digital, a more complete picture of who we are emerges. In a nutshell, your digital identity encompasses all the information that exists about you in digital form. But the main idea is this: sharing the right information with the right people can make your life easier. Data Breaches.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 12, 2023

Top 7 Data Security Practices for the Workplace IdentityIQ As businesses become increasingly reliant on technology, protecting sensitive information is more important than ever. Data breaches and cyberattacks can result in costly consequences, making strong data security practices essential. Password theft.

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Adam Levin

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Marriot announced an enormous breach of the company’s reservations database that may have potentially exposed the personally identifiable information of more than 500 million guests. There are some basics when it comes to protecting yourself when your information is compromised, and they are simple. Follow the three Ms: 1.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In some cases, attackers have stolen sensitive patient information, which can be used to extort additional payments or sold on the Dark Web. They deploy Cobalt Strike for persistence, harvest credentials, and move laterally through the network until encrypting the files.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption uses mathematical algorithms to transform and encode data so that only authorized parties can access it. What Encryption Is and How It Relates to Cryptology The science of cryptography studies codes, how to create them, and how to solve them. How Does Encryption Process Data?

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Google Security

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Posted by Arvind Kumar Sugumar, Software Engineer, Android Team With the proliferation of digital services in our lives, it’s more important than ever to make sure our online information remains safe and secure. The prompt can also take you to your Password Manager page , where you can do a comprehensive review of your saved passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2022

And if you use the same password for all of your online accounts, you’re giving attackers access to a ton of information with very little work. Password managers , like Keeper and 1Password, make it easy for users to secure their online accounts without having to remember a different password for each of their accounts.

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