Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

An investigation by Microsoft has finally revealed how China-based hackers circumvented the protections of a "highly isolated and restricted production environment" in May 2023 to unlock sensitive email accounts belonging to US government agencies.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

To gain access to the email accounts, he appears to have reset account passwords by correctly guessing password reset questions. He also used lists of compromised passwords to break into one account, and discussed social engineering tricks related to Snapchat. The more you read, the worse it gets.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

This article is co-authored by Gabe Rust. While TOTP was once an advancement in authorizing secure access, today it’s become a dated security measure that allows persistent threat actors to find exploitable gaps. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security.

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Heimadal Security

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

What’s the first thing you remember about creating your email account? If “choosing a good password” was your answer, then you’re in the right spot. After careful thought and consideration and perhaps several cups of coffee, I have decided to tackle the most common and uncommon myths surrounding email security.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Keeper emphasizes extensive security measures and is a more affordable option, while Dashlane promotes a user-friendly interface and robust administrative tools perfect for streamlining logins.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a fundamental component of best practices for account security. It is a universal method employed for both personal and corporate user accounts globally. But that is not the full story; there are numerous other variations of MFA that I will delve into in this article.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk. Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

In this article, we cover some database security best practices that can help keep your databases safe from attackers. In the traditional sense, this means keeping your database server in a secure, locked environment with access controls in place to keep unauthorized people out. Separate database servers and web servers.

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 23, 2025

Maybe you dont have a dedicated security team or a slick playbook. This article gives you a clear, no-nonsense plan for what to do in those critical early hours. Reviewing and disabling compromised credentials Change passwords on affected accounts. Disable accounts you suspect are compromised until you can investigate.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2024

Keeper and Bitwarden are password manager products that help your business manage its application credentials across all platforms. Bitwarden is great for mid-sized businesses and teams that want to self-host a password manager. 5 Security: 4.4/5 Keeper is a strong solution for both small businesses and large enterprises.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

You may be a victim of cookie theft if you: Detect suspicious account activity: Look for unauthorized logins, posts, or transactions on your online profiles that you did not initiate. Receive unexpected password reset notifications: Identify unrequested password reset messages as potential evidence of exploited access.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

Keeper and LastPass are password managers best fit for small to medium organizations, providing fundamental password management and login functionality. Both solutions improve password protection; however, their focus differs. LastPass highlights user experience, whereas Keeper promotes better security. 5 Security: 4.4/5

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Unusual login attempts One of the most apparent signs of account misuse is failed login attempts or password reset notifications. Receiving notifications or text messages for failed login attempts that you didn’t initiate could mean someone is trying to gain unauthorized access to your account.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

This article is co-authored by Gabe Rust. While TOTP was once an advancement in authorizing secure access, today it’s become a dated security measure that allows persistent threat actors to find exploitable gaps. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Tip 1: Use Strong Passwords and Biometrics Strong passwords are the first line of defense for your bank account, but many people continue to use easy-to-guess passwords or reuse the same password across multiple accounts. Create unique passwords for every account you own.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Scammers will happily target younger gamers, hoping their naivety will leave them vulnerable to bad passwords, password reuse, social engineering tricks, or the promise of free gifts and rewards. There’s many risks from voice chat, text chat, random downloads from external sources, trading and much more.

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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This article delves deep into the settings and privacy policies of LLM-based chatbots to find out how they collect and store conversation histories, and how office workers who use them can protect or compromise company and customer data. Account hacking. Account security is always a priority issue.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Key takeaways: 2FA can provide additional security to any account or system that requires user verification. 2FA conveys many security benefits for users and organizations but does have a few limitations. Types of 2FA 2FA requires you to verify your identity a second time after you enter your username and password.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this article we analyze the infection, take a deeper look at the carding market, and discuss ways you can keep your site and your credit card data secure. If the attacker already has the customer’s credit card data, why do they still want to steal their usernames and passwords? WHAT IS MAGENTO? Onepage.php.

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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

Our clients face security risks every day, but they know how to prevent them. In this article, we will not only guide you through the woods of the most dangerous threats and risks of using public clouds. We will also tell you how to use G Suite as securely as possible with G Suite security best practices!

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 27, 2020

When Donald Trump was running for president the first time, ethical hacker Victor Gevers accessed his Twitter account by guessing the candidate's password. Unfortunately for the candidate, he had chosen a password that was easy to remember and also easy for someone to guess. Hackers claims new access to Trump's Twitter account.

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