The Security Ledger

JULY 24, 2019

In this Spotlight edition of The Security Ledger Podcast, sponsored by CyberArk*, we interview serial entrepreneur Gil Rapaport about his latest creation: Alero , a new remote authentication tool that promises to fix remote vendor access by doing away with passwords…and agents…and VPNs. Alero: Beyond Passwords, Beyond VPN.

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Passwords VPN Authentication Password Management 40

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

  Also:  Your next Apple Watch or smart ring could have a feature that transforms healthcare In the beginning, this data and the novel scores I would receive would stress me out if they weren't in the high 80s or 90s. At one point I got a 70 Oura readiness score and wondered whether I should cancel plans to stay home.

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Password Management Small Business Software Artificial Intelligence 49

eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Additional security all organizations should consider for a modest investment include: Active directory security : Guards the password storage and management system against attack for Windows, Azure, and other equivalent identity management systems. 30% data breaches and +23% ransomware for the first two months of 2024.

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Cybersecurity DDOS Penetration Testing Ransomware 121

Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

A breach at a healthcare provider, for instance, could expose sensitive medical information, while a breach at a financial institution could lead to fraudulent charges or stolen funds. Using a password manager can help you create and securely store strong, unique passwords without the need to remember them all.

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Data privacy Identity Theft Data breaches Passwords 59

Webroot

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Akira: The Healthcare Menace The Akira ransomware group was first observed in March 2023 and immediately became one of the most formidable threats in the threat landscape. Akira’s victims spanned a wide range of sectors, with a particular focus on manufacturing, professional services, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.

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Malware Ransomware Passwords Healthcare 117

CyberSecurity Insiders

JULY 21, 2021

This is because credentials can be used to access a vast pool of sensitive data, from bank account numbers to healthcare records, which is why they’re involved in 61 percent of breaches. Meanwhile, a quarter report that they’ve used generic passwords like “password” and “ABC123.”All Know how to identify a phishing attack.

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Social Engineering Password Management Passwords Phishing 145

Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

  Unclear, incomplete regulation The authors said their findings indicated "a deeper problem with our healthcare system -- one that cannot simply be 'fixed' using the hammer of LLMs."

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Artificial Intelligence Password Management Software Digital transformation 104

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Have regular conversations about cybersecurity in manager and employee one-on-one meetings. Install software like password managers to help employees manage their credentials safely. VPN Vulnerabilities Although VPNs create a private tunnel for organizations’ network communications, they can still be breached.

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