eSecurity Planet

MARCH 8, 2022

The average internet user has somewhere around 100 accounts, according to NordPass research, meaning they have to track 100 different passwords or risk using the same one over and over. Users can share password files securely with encrypted transmissions. Vault health reports Directory sync Secure password sharing.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2023

The post Another Password Manager Leak Bug: But KeePass Denies CVE appeared first on Security Boulevard. Two researchers report vulnerability in KeePass. But lead developer Dominik Reichl says it’s not a problem—and refuses to fix the flaw.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

Despite the fact that data is growing in value and being used more frequently by organisations, there still isn’t enough awareness around the many risks that come with the collecting and handling of it. For additional security, use a password manager to simplify the creation and maintenance of strong passwords.

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Tech Republic Security

AUGUST 24, 2020

Tech consultants and journalists have their own conflicting opinions about the best way to manage access in a world full of security risks.

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The Hacker News

JULY 30, 2022

Image via Keeper Right Now, Get 30% Off Keeper, the Most Trusted Name in Password Management. One of the easiest exploits is cracking a weak password.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 30, 2023

They also include a much more direct way to get at your login credentials by phishing for users of popular password managers such as 1Password. Deletion of the secret key can happen if you haven’t used the password manager for an extended period or if you have cleaned your browser’s cache.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2023

Digital fraud and cybersecurity risks are always with us, and they’re constantly changing as businesses open new channels and adopt new technologies that criminals work to exploit. Data breaches are an especially thorny problem, with millions of customer records breached every year, and even password managers becoming vulnerable targets.

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NSTIC

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The key behavior that we are highlighting this week for Cybersecurity Awareness Month is using strong passwords and a password manager. Take a look at her responses to our questions below… This week’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme is using strong passwords and a password manager. As a senior

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In recent months, the password manager industry has taken a significant cyber hit. In December 2022, one of the world’s most popular password managers, LastPass, notified its customers of a massive breach that exposed customer data and put their password vaults at risk if weak passwords were used.

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Threatpost

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A Threatpost reader poll examined risk, vulnerabilities, 2FA, the human element, attitudes on spreadsheets and more when it comes to password managers.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 27, 2021

In the latest example of a supply chain attack, cybercriminals delivered malware to customers of the business password manager Passwordstate by breaching its developer’s networks and then deploying a fraudulent update last week, said Passwordstate’s maker, Click Studios.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Employees who create external accounts but use them internally pose a risk to your security, says password manager company 1Password.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 27, 2021

A similar type of attack just played out against an Enterprise Password Management tool called Passwordstate. Supply chain cyberattack against password manager Passwordstate. If you secretly add malicious code to a legitimate software update, then organizations might welcome all the code into their networks.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Bitwarden open-source password management service has introduced a new inline auto-fill menu that addresses the risk of user credentials being stolen through malicious form fields. [.]

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started.

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SC Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

In an April 23 blog , the firm claimed to have digital evidence that Australian company ClickStudios suffered a breach, sometime between April 20 and April 22, which resulted in the attacker dropping a corrupted update to its password manager Passwordstate. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 19, 2024

If you’re not using basic measures like password managers, two-factor authentication (2FA) and cybersecurity training, you’re risking more than you might realize. An estimated 69% of SMBs reported experiencing at least one cyberattack in the last year, according to one report , and the attack frequency is increasing.

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Graham Cluley

JANUARY 3, 2023

Do you use the LastPass password manager? Did you know they suffered a data breach, and that your passwords may be at risk? You do now. Here's what you need to know.

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Schneier on Security

JUNE 28, 2022

Thought experiment story of someone of someone who lost everything in a house fire, and now can’t log into anything: But to get into my cloud, I need my password and 2FA. To get my passwords, I need my 2FA. To get my 2FA, I need my passwords. So which is the bigger risk? I am in cyclic dependency hell. Code is law.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Password Manager LastPass has warned about a fraudulent app called “LassPass Password Manager” which it found on the Apple App Store. While using a genuine password manager provides extra security, entrusting your passwords to an app that is a rip-off does not.

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IT Security Guru

AUGUST 17, 2023

The 2023 Edition of the National Risk Register predicts that, in the next two years, there is a 5 to 25% chance that a devastating attack will target critical infrastructure and cause physical harm. This should include a secure password manager.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

But until such time, she said, more consumers should take full advantage of the strongest multi-factor authentication option offered by their bank(s) , and consider using a password manager, which helps users pick and remember strong and unique passwords for each Web site.

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Tech Republic Security

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Employees who create external accounts but use them internally pose a risk to your security, says password manager company 1Password.

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The Security Ledger

JANUARY 2, 2019

Customers who use the Blur secure password manager by Abine may have had sensitive information leaked, according to a statement by Abine, the company that makes the product. . The post Abine says Blur Password Manager User Information Exposed appeared first on The Security Ledger.

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IT Security Guru

MAY 2, 2024

Passkeys represent a significant industry shift in identity security, moving away from traditional credentials of usernames and passwords to a more secure “no knowledge” approach to authentication that is a vastly better user experience. First, it’s time to do away with weak and reused passwords. Try passkeys!

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Malwarebytes

MAY 20, 2022

Having said all of that … Manager? Use a password manager. If we’re talking purely about fixing the short, terrible, obvious passwords, then some additional work is required. To fix bad password practices, we need to look to tools which can improve them and help keep them a bit more secure at the same time.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

If leadership doesn’t adopt strong security practices, chances are good that same attitude trickles down throughout the rest of the company, resulting in a greater risk of insider threats. “A The post How Poor Security Culture Leads to Insider Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A strong cybersecurity.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 2, 2019

While the internet and social media have been very positive for businesses, there remains an inherent risk when it comes to how brands manage their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts. 1 : Cybercrime Businesses should always be very aware of the threat of cybercriminals, and social media also poses very real cyber-security risks.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

Criminal hackers attempted to break into Norton LifeLock customer accounts and possible password managers, meaning they might have gained access to customers’ usernames, passwords and other personal information. To keep your online identity safe, it is important to use strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

According to Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities , FCEB agencies have to address the identified vulnerabilities by the due date to protect their networks against attacks exploiting the flaws in the catalog. ” reads the advisory published by CISA. .”

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Troy Hunt

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

I finally got around to tackling some of the misconceptions around biometrics (in modern devices, they're almost always a better option than PINs) Sponsored by: 1Password is a secure password manager and digital wallet that keeps you safe online.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 3, 2023

The password management company LastPasss notified customers in late December about a recent security incident. It is recommended that you never reuse your master password on other websites. This is always true, but it completely defeats the security advantage of using a password manager.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 10, 2020

It delivers simple but effective IT software solutions that give SMBs the tools they need for effective universal password and access management, including PAM, password management and remote connection management. Devolutions was established a decade ago and fills a gap in the market. I hope there’s more to come.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 26, 2024

You can also use a password manager built-in on your browser, or a stand-alone password manager (see below). If you’ve received a notification from Google, Malwarebytes or any other service telling you your password has been exposed make sure to not use it or any variation of it again for any of your accounts.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 30, 2021

A flood of data to the dark web in the last 12 months has kicked up the cybercrime risk of password reuse. The post Password Reuse Risk is Exacerbated by Dark Web Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Here's how to protect your data.

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

With credential phishing and stuffing attacks on the rise—and the fact that countless passwords have already been exposed through data breaches—the need for users to step up password management practices at work and home has never been more urgent. Improving password best practices matters.

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