Webroot

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Strengthen your passwords. There’s no reason to still use the same password you came up with in high school. It’s a dirty truth that big businesses suffer data breaches – that means the longer you use a password the more likely it’s been hacked. Visit reputable sites. Protect your WiFi. Invest in antivirus.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 21, 2024

Phishing attacks, for instance, are extremely common: these are deceptive emails or messages designed to steal data. Ransomware is another significant threat, where attackers encrypt an organization's data and demand payment for its release. Nonprofits should also consider investing in a virtual private network, also known as a VPN.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. However, while the benefits of the internet are never-ending, it’s also important to understand the risks involved so you can help avoid exposing your sensitive information to untrusted environments. The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. 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. Risk reduction.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Here are five things you should do today to decrease the risk of a cyberattack affecting your life or your company directly. Always consider if the convenience afforded by an insecure practice, device, or service is worth the risk and err on the side of security. Consider using a password manager. Update Everything.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

For enterprise organizations with a large workforce that must access a wide variety of applications and databases, the risk is exponentially greater. The boom in remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which finding software to manage passwords plays a big role.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

After a breach, cybercriminals often sell and re-sell the stolen data. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. This is where a password manager comes in. Your password manager can help with this. Far from it.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Cybercriminals know this, which is why phishing attacks account for more than 80% of reported security incidents and why 54% of companies say their data breaches were caused by “negligent employees. ”. Unaware : Password hygiene is a huge problem that puts personal and business data at risk.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

When it comes to the number of exposed databases, Elasticsearch leads the pack with 19,814 instances without any kind of authentication in place, putting more than 14 terabytes of data at risk of being stolen or taken hostage by ransomware gangs. Can’t come up with a strong password? Keep your database software up to date.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

For enterprise organizations with a large workforce that must access a wide variety of applications and databases, the risk is exponentially greater. The recent boom in remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which effective password management plays a big role.

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Adam Levin

DECEMBER 16, 2020

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. It’s not worth the risk. Always check your credit for new accounts or unusual activity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 11, 2022

But errors resulting in cybersecurity breaches can have disastrous consequences for all involved. Verizon’s 2022 Data Breaches Investigations Report concluded that 82% of data breaches involved a human element. But rather than risk falling behind, the need to respond is too great to ignore.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

People, process & technology framework A successful IAM program requires all three dimensions—people, process, and technology—working in concert to enhance the user experience, fuel efficiency gains, and minimize enterprise risk. People: Business relationship management between HR and IT is essential for a successful IAM program.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The data used in these attacks could be from different places. One six-month period last year resulted in 945 data breaches with a total of 4.5 The credentials used in stuffing exploits are acquired from a variety of sources, including black market repositories of data breach content. billion records compromised.

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Duo's Security Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As organizations migrate their workloads to cloud infrastructure platforms, new security risks can emerge. Certain risks may expose critical infrastructure to cyberattacks, enabling malicious actors to gain unauthorized access to critical business information and potentially causing large-scale data breaches.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. Do use a password manager to help keep track of the dozens of unique passwords you have.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Vulnerability management is handled not only by cybersecurity and IT teams but by cross-functional teams that understand how assets are used across the organization. From there, these tools send alerts to security teams if and when risks are identified.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

AES encryption can be commonly found in communication protocols, virtual private network (VPN) encryption, full-disk encryption, and Wi-Fi transmission protocols. The first is data encrypted throughout the lifecycle of use, which is currently more of a goal than a common practice.

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Duo's Security Blog

MAY 5, 2022

Our passwords are the gatekeepers to our digital lives, from online banking and shopping accounts to social media platforms, a significant portion of our online accessibility is determined by the strength (and memorability) of our passwords. To create a more secure and convenient future, authentication must become passwordless.

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Identity IQ

MAY 9, 2023

Unfortunately, military personnel and their loved ones are at higher risk of becoming victims of identity theft and other types of fraud. Data breaches at government agencies may lead to the sale of servicemembers’ personal information online. These steps can help reduce the risk of identity theft and prevent financial damage.

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The Security Ledger

JULY 24, 2019

» Related Stories Researcher warns DevOps Security is Back to the Future Spotlight: as Attacks Mount, how to secure the Industrial Internet Robot Account Apocalypse: RPA Risk Exploding with Adoption. Third party risk is exploding for organizations. Alero: Beyond Passwords, Beyond VPN.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Websites without a payment form can be still be targeted, or monetised in other ways, so even if your site doesn’t sell anything, it is still at risk. Keep your software up to date with security fixes, and install a modern antivirus solution , a password manager, and a securiity plugin for your browser, like BrowserGuard.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 7, 2021

According to the Thales Access Management Index 2020, over half of respondents regarding cloud-first world challenges identified unprotected infrastructure (57%) or cloud applications (55%) as one of the biggest targets for cyber-attacks. Pandemic intensifies the need for secure remote access management. FIDO Authentication.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Human error plays a large role in the majority of all data breaches. According to a study done by a Stanford professor and security provider Tessian, human error causes 85% of breaches. Examples of human error include: Posting written router passwords or sending them over email or Slack.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 4, 2021

The chances are that the higher prices are linked to the increased risk of obtaining them. If you must log in to an account of any kind while on public WiFi, use a VPN for encrypting all your internet traffic. Use a reliable password manager. Well, it doesn’t apply here. But so have the prices. Hackers love it.

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