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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). If implemented and configured properly, WPA2 is stronger and more resistant to potential attacks than predecessor technologies like WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA.

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The Life Cycle of a Breached Database

Krebs on Security

. “You hand that over to a person who used to mine Ethereum or Bitcoin, and if they have a large enough dictionary [of pre-computed hashes] then you can essentially break 60-70 percent of the hashed passwords in a day or two,” said Fabian Wosar , chief technology officer at security firm Emsisoft. Don’t re-use passwords.

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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. Source: The New York Times) NSA issues guidance on securing wireless devices in public settings. Source: ZDNet) We can’t believe people use browsers to manage their passwords, says maker of password management tools.

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ROUNDTABLE: Targeting the supply-chain: SolarWinds, then Mimecast and now UScellular

The Last Watchdog

26 posting confirming that the compromise was at the hands of the same nation-state threat group behind the SolarWinds hack and subsequent attacks on various technology companies and federal government agencies. Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer.

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Strong Encryption Explained: 6 Encryption Best Practices

eSecurity Planet

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) currently promotes AES as a strong encryption standard but also acknowledges that quantum computing likely renders AES vulnerable sometime in the next 20 years. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) introduced wireless security as part of the IEEE 802.11

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Understanding and Recognizing Tech Abuse

SecureWorld News

About the author: Charlotte Hooper is the Helpline Manager at The Cyber Helpline, a U.K. Technology is increasingly part of our day-to-day life; we use it for communication, work, getting information, and even running our households with smart devices. RELATED: What Is The Cyber Helpline?

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

SecureWorld News

Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) is a bold new frontier in identity and access management (IAM). People, process & technology framework A successful IAM program requires all three dimensions—people, process, and technology—working in concert to enhance the user experience, fuel efficiency gains, and minimize enterprise risk.

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