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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). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections. This makes it more difficult for attackers to intercept and decrypt wireless traffic.

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A week in security (July 19 – August 1)

Malwarebytes

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. LemonDuck no longer settles for breadcrumbs. So is the tracking they allow.

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8 Best Password Management Software & Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

The boom in remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which finding software to manage passwords plays a big role. Password manager tools allow organizations and their employees to seamlessly and securely handle login credentials. Best Password Manager Tools.

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

The Last Watchdog

The attackers thus gained remote access to the CRM systems running on the store computers – and a foothold to access customers’ wireless phone numbers and associated account information. Having long passwords and a password manager can also add additional layers of security and protect you as a customer.

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National Small Business Week: 10 Best Practices for Small Business Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden. To hide your Wi-Fi network, set up your wireless access point or router so it does not broadcast the network name, known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID).

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How to Shop Online Like a Security Pro

Krebs on Security

This might involve making sure that new or old PC has up-to-date security software and the requisite software patches, or locking down their wireless router by enabling security features and disabling risky ones. Postal Service , or their wireless phone provider and/or Internet Service Provider (ISP).

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

SecureWorld News

Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network. Some sensitive admin-related tasks may require ensuring the network is only accessible internally. Fully utilize firewall capabilities.