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Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots?

Identity IQ

This fake network looks like a legitimate wireless connection but are controlled by the hacker. The hacker is following the victim’s keystrokes every step of the way, including taking note of any usernames, passwords and financial information the victim is typing. Criminals can use this information to commit identity theft or fraud.

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5 Common Hotel Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

The problem is that cybercriminals use various techniques and tools to steal personal data , passwords, and banking information. This can be done by intercepting the wireless signals between a Wi-Fi access point and a device or using software tools to crack the encryption to secure the Wi-Fi network.

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Penetration Testing Remote Workers

SecureWorld News

These include: Home personal networks, wired and wireless, including network reconnaissance and device inventorying. Devices owned by other companies that may be using the same network, wired or wireless, due to other family members working from home. Infrastructure is absolutely fair game for a remote worker pentest.

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8 Best Password Management Software & Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

Since many people use the same passwords or patterns when generating passwords, hackers have more and more opportunities to gain access to sensitive company data. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Best Password Manager Tools.

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What does WiFi stand for?

Malwarebytes

Many people assume that WiFi is short for “wireless fidelity” because the term “hi-fi” stands for “high fidelity.” ” Some members of the WiFi Alliance, the wireless industry organization that promotes wireless technologies and owns the trademark, may even have encouraged this misconception.

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A Question of Identity: The Evolution of Identity & Access Management

SecureWorld News

Gartner has projected that by 2025, more than 60% of organizations will move away from VPN and rely on ZTNA. RELATED: Death of the VPN: A Security Eulogy ] VPNs have notably higher operating costs and lower scalability when using device-based architecture. In this case, CISOs must manage the risks due to the technology debt.

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Best Password Management Software & Tools

eSecurity Planet

This creates a lot of opportunities for hackers to gain access to company resources because users often reuse passwords or mirror patterns in creating them. The recent boom in remote work due to the Covid-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which effective password management plays a big role.