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2.9 Billion Records Exposed in NPD Breach: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. Using a password manager can help you generate and store complex passwords without remembering each one. Updating firmware on devices like routers and smart home gadgets is also important.

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Nvidia, the ransomware breach with some plot twists

Malwarebytes

The main attack vector is phishing which the group uses to gain a foothold before moving on to breach the network from there. 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.

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A week in security (July 19 – August 1)

Malwarebytes

UDP Technology IP Camera firmware vulnerabilities allow for attacker to achieve root. Spear-phishing now targets employees outside the finance and executive teams, report says. Source: ZDNet) We can’t believe people use browsers to manage their passwords, says maker of password management tools.

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

Adam Levin

More Phishing Attacks. Phishing may seem like an ordinary part of online life, but it could also be the initial volley in a major cyberattack. Phishing here is shorthand for the Pantheon of Ishings: generic, spearphishing (personalized), vishing (phone based), and SMishing (text based). Consider using a password manager.

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

SecureWorld News

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. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware.

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SiteLock’s Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

SiteLock

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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CISA and FBI issue alert about Zeppelin ransomware

Malwarebytes

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.