SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Use Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. Require 16+ character unique passwords stored in an enterprise password manager. Cybersecurity awareness and incident response Train employees to recognize phishing attempts and social engineering. Regularly audit and remove unused credentials and accounts.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

The name "RockYou2024" pays homage to the infamous RockYou data breach of 2009, which exposed 32 million passwords due to insecure storage practices. A secure password manager can store MFA codes and autofill them, providing a seamless and secure experience. Ensure that new passwords are strong and unique.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense. Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel like a password manager. The longer and more complex the encrypted message is, the longer it’ll take to decrypt.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Krebs wrote for The Washington Post between 1995 and 2009 before launching his current blog KrebsOnSecurity.com. Formerly on the FBI’s Most Wanted list, Kevin Mitnick is a crucial figure in the history of information security, including approaches to social engineering and penetration testing. Rachel Tobac | @RachelTobac.

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