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Internet safety tips for kids and teens: A comprehensive guide for the modern parent

Malwarebytes

Today’s generation of kids and teens consider their devices and the Internet as extensions of their lives. So without further ado, let’s dive into what we should be teaching our kids about Internet safety and what we can do to enforce these teachings. 7 Internet safety tips. This is where a password manager comes in.

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Nvidia, the ransomware breach with some plot twists

Malwarebytes

In the case of the Nvidia breach, LAPSUS$ claimed it was mainly after the removal of the lite hast rate (LHR) limitations in all GeForce 30 series firmware—apparently all to help out gamers and the mining community. If you recognize one or more of them we would encourage you to not only change them, but also to start using a password manager.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Turn off the internet connection if you will not be using it for an extended period. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Fully utilize firewall capabilities.

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[Full-Disclosure] HideezKey 2 FAIL: How a good idea turns into a SPF (Security Product Failure)

Security Affairs

HideezKey- This is a deep-dive into a nice concept for a security token & password manager that turned into a horrible product due to lack of proper R&D and Threat Modeling. This will help me later in the case I will be able to obtain a firmware that eventually is encrypted (i.e. known-plaintext attack).

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5 Signs a Cyberattack Is Under Way and 5 Things You Need to Do Before It Happens

Adam Levin

Most likely you didn’t pause before you clicked, and got phished or compromised in some other way–possibly by an internet of things device connected to your home network. Consider using a password manager. Or use a password manager.). Tip: Back up everything (for more, see below). Your Finances Glitch.

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Spyware in the IoT – the Biggest Privacy Threat This Year

SiteLock

Simply defined, the internet of things (IoT) is a network of Internet-connected objects able to collect and exchange data. Cybercriminals were able to exploit the default password on thousands of these innocuous devices to carry out this nefarious attack. Your home systems are more vulnerable than you think.

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Spotlight: CTIA’s IoT Cybersecurity Certification is a Big Deal. Here’s why.

The Security Ledger

» Related Stories Podcast Episode 129: Repair Eye on the CES Guy and Sensor Insecurity EU calls for End to Default Passwords on Internet of Things Podcast Episode 134: The Deep Fake Threat to Authentication and analyzing the PEAR Compromise. NIST Floats Internet of Things Cybersecurity Standards. Here’s why.

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