eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

A cryptanalytic attack is one where unauthorized actors breach a cryptographic security system through exhaustive searches for information related to the encryption scheme. Cryptanalytic attacks target operating systems that purposely avoid storing passwords in plaintext – and, instead, store a cryptographic hash of the password.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

Data encryption. In the cloud era, data encryption is more important than ever. Hackers are constantly finding new ways to access data, and encrypting your data makes it much more difficult for them to do so. It is also important to make sure that your data is encrypted both in motion and at rest.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

update, Apple introduced “Advanced Data Protection,” which finally introduced end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for most items backed up or stored in iCloud. Enabling end-to-end encryption (Advanced Data Protection for iCloud). Items in iCloud not stored using E2EE when Advanced Data Protection enabled include: iCloud Mail.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Still, over time, they’ve been woven into baseline data security regulations far and wide. NIST specs are echoed in the data loss disclosure and data privacy laws that have cropped up in many U.S. Two meaningful steps every person can take, right now, is to begin routinely using a password manager and encrypted browsers.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Some password managers offer free versions if you need help.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. A long passphrase that cannot be found in a dictionary is one recommendation for a strong password; the use of a Password Manager is highly recommended. When possible, you should use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to help protect your accounts.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2024

Use a privacy-oriented browser Which privacy-oriented browser should you use? Use a secure (encrypted) email provider Which secure email provider should you use? Avoid using popular yet privacy invasive email service providers 3. Security and privacy overlap, both inside and outside the digital space.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Statistics also reveal that only 17% of small businesses encrypt their data, which is alarming.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

A cryptanalytic attack is one where unauthorized actors breach a cryptographic security system through exhaustive searches for information related to the encryption scheme. Cryptanalytic attacks target operating systems that purposely avoid storing passwords in plaintext – and, instead, store a cryptographic hash of the password.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Also read: Homomorphic Encryption Makes Real-World Gains, Pushed by Google, IBM, Microsoft. “However, managing a set of strong passwords isn’t always convenient, which leads many people to look for shortcuts (i.e. Even in Apple’s iOS operating system, users can leverage Chrome to autofill saved passwords in aps.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

It’s Data Privacy Day and when it comes down to it, most of us don’t know exactly how many organizations have our data—let alone how it’s being collected or what it is being used for. But a good way to think of it is this: Many passwords, one breach. One password…. potentially) many breaches.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Common threats include misconfigurations, cross-site scripting attacks, and data breaches.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2022

Good password hygiene and password managers. “If If a password is weak or reused across multiple accounts, it will eventually be compromised.” Salt Security says in their recommendations for how to defend against credential stuffing. content delivery network Akamai concluded in its State of the Internet report.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There are different frameworks covering information security, data privacy, federal requirements, some broader frameworks and more industry-specific detailed guidance. These include firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), identification and authentication mechanisms, password management, and encryption.

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