SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Its core mission is to inspire behavior change through education and resources. By making cybersecurity education accessible, relatable, and engaging, we can strengthen our digital defenses and create a safer online environment for all.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But let's also keep some perspective here; look at how many pixels are different between an "i" and an "l": Are we really saying we're going to combat phishing by relying on untrained eyes to spot 6 pixels being off in a screen of more than 2 million of them?! Second, education like that has never worked before. Poor Googie!

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

Additionally, employ a password manager to securely store and generate unique passwords for each account. Be Cautious of Phishing Attempts: Phishing attacks continue to be a common threat. Avoid using common phrases or personal information that can be easily guessed.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Many organizations train employees to spot phishing emails, but few raise awareness of vishing phone scams. Most people are familiar with the term phishing, but not everyone knows about vishing. It is a type of fraudulent activity that falls under the general phishing category and aims to achieve the same objectives.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. In addition, educating employees about cybersecurity issues can help to reinforce the security-minded culture of the organization and change employee behaviour.

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NetSpi Executives

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Security education and awareness have come a long way since the first Cybersecurity Awareness Month 20 years ago. Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager In 2022, threat actors leaked more than 721 million passwords. Turn on Multifactor Authentication Even strong, secure passwords can be exposed by attackers.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Utilize a Password Manager As humans we like things that are easy to remember, and that doesn’t change when it comes to passwords. However, easy to remember and reused passwords are weak passwords that can easily be cracked and leveraged across accounts. How can you do so?

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Studies show that regular education leads to a ninefold reduction in phishing vulnerability. This education should cover how to spot and respond to phishing attempts, the importance of two-factor authentication and good password management.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 5, 2023

After completing initial cybersecurity training, companies expect teams to keep educating themselves about the newest trends. Also, employees install more and more cybersecurity solutions, from password managers and ad blockers to Virtual Private Networks. One of the tests is the phishing test.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The broad failure to use the most effective cybersecurity protections available, including antivirus, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a password manager. The eye-popping number of people who reuse passwords. ” The next step, as usual, is education. We have the answers to safety. We can get there together.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

But a survey conducted by Google and Harris found that many people still refuse to adopt even the most essential credential security measures: just 37 percent use two-factor authentication, around a third change their passwords regularly, and a mere 15 percent use a password manager. Know how to identify a phishing attack.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

A key aspect of any cybersecurity preparedness will continue to be educating your workforce and monitoring spoofs of your business or operations for scams like this. Bad actors at all levels are tailoring phishing scams, using aesthetic-based tactics such as phony but realistic-looking email templates and malicious websites, to lure victims.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 28, 2023

DuoLingo is an educational platform most famous for its language learning programs. Affected users should be wary of phishing emails making use of this information. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. million monthly active users.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

The question isn’t whether we should educate children about online safety, but how we can best inspire them to learn to be thoughtful, careful, and safe in the cyber world for their lifetime. As adults, we know that bad online decisions can have negative or dangerous effects for years to come. For adults doing the teaching, it’s no easy task.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

During a two-year investigation the police learned that the suspects victimized thousands of businesses, including educational institutions, web shops, online ticket vendors, and institutions connected to critical infrastructure and services. Choose a strong password that you don't use for anything else. Watch out for fake vendors.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Safer Internet Day is a campaign that aims to educate the public on internet safety and encourage everyone to take part in creating a safer internet. Safer Internet Day promotes the idea that everyone, from young people to educators to policymakers and business leaders, can play a role in creating a safer internet.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 29, 2023

dmg’ file (Setup.dmg), upon executing it, the malicious code attempts to trick victims into entering their system password on a fake prompt. The malware also targets the password management tool using the main_keychain() function to extract sensitive information from the target machine.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Passwords Google and Microsoft made good on their promise to back passkeys , an encryption-based alternative to passwords that can’t be stolen, guessed, cracked, or phished.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

At the most basic level, it’s critical to change default passwords on routers at home and in the workplace. Independent testing has shown that one in 16 home Wi-Fi routers still use the manufacturer’s default admin password, making them extremely vulnerable to hacking.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

More than 90% of successful cyber-attacks start with a phishing email. Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. Stay educated, implement security recommendations, stay safe. Update your software. Turn on automatic updates. Think before you click.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Though an important takeaway in the HHS-H3C note is that they still consider phishing, credential theft, and abuse of known exploits the highest threats.". Password managers can help this effort by creating high-strength, random passwords and enabling strong forms of two-factor authentication to protect against remote data breaches.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

These are examples of weak passwords that will put your accounts at risk. We know it’s difficult to remember complex, meaningless passwords, which is why specialists use password managers. This way, you only have to remember one password that keeps the rest safe. . #3: 4: Educate Yourself. 5: Be Vigilant.

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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2023

Passwords are essential to protect services and data online, but when obtained by threat actors they can pose a risk to the users. Despite the IT giant has implemented defenses like 2-Step Verification and Google Password Manager , it recognizes that to really address password issues, it is necessary to adopt passwordless solutions.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

People need resources, training, and education so the decisions they make at home, school, or work keep them and the public and private organizations protected. For example, how do we discern when an email may be phishing; how do you know what to do and what not to do?". Using strong passwords and a password manager.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2022

Nearly 60% of data breaches in 2020 involved reused passwords, and this number increased to 76% for breaches for employees of the Fortune 1000. Also read : Best Password Management Software and Tools. People can be tricked into downloading malicious software through phishing or even through malicious apps.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 24, 2024

Strengthen your defenses by creating unique and complex passwords for each account. Consider employing a password manager to organize and track them securely. This creates an extra security buffer if your password is compromised. Being skeptical of online scams is another critical aspect of staying educated.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

A report reveals various cyber-attacks that often target small businesses, such as malware, phishing, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. 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.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Weak passwords are the easiest way hackers can hack into a system. Organizations must have a robust password policy. One way to help enforce such a policy is by providing employees with a password manager for easy password generation and storage. Strong password policy for employees.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

SMS phishing attacks will be the new phish in town. Phishing is a common attack used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into providing personal data or login credentials through a “spray and pray” method that can reach a mass audience, typically via email. Given that over 2.5

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 16, 2022

The CSA mentions RDP exploitation , SonicWall firewall exploits, and phishing campaigns. Use long passwords (CISA says 8 characters, we say you can do better than that) and password managers. Store passwords using industry best practice password hashing functions. Implement password rate limits and lockouts.

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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. Open-source tools can also be valuable; for example, tools like KeePass for password management or ClamAV for antivirus protection are free and widely respected.

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Identity IQ

MARCH 24, 2023

If you need help creating a solid password, consider investing in a password manager. Beware of Phishing. Phishing emails try to look like legit emails from an organization or company to try to steal your personal information, such as your SSN, bank account information or account logins.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 7, 2023

Recruiters and HR departments handle sensitive information like names, date of birth, postal and email addresses, work history, and education. Phishing attacks Phishing attacks are used to access sensitive information. The following are some of the most common types of cyberattacks.

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IT Security Guru

JULY 28, 2023

Employee Education and Awareness : Human error remains a leading cause of data breaches. SMBs should invest in comprehensive training programs to educate employees about data security best practices, such as strong password management, recognising phishing attempts, and secure file handling.

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Zigrin Security

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are one of the most common and successful methods used by hackers. In a phishing attack, hackers impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals to trick employees into revealing sensitive information such as login credentials or financial details.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Fostering workforce security education at all levels reduces risk. Over the last couple of years, it has become evident that a priority for organizations has been educating its own workforce on security to better protect against all types of cyber threats and risks.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

As such, the chosen application receives some degree of account authority; however, it does not retain any information associated with the user's passwords. In a tactic known as Consent Phishing , a cybercriminal masquerades as a valid application with OAuth authorization and dispatches an access request.

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