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LastPass: ‘Horse Gone Barn Bolted’ is Strong Password

Krebs on Security

This is significant because in November 2022, LastPass disclosed a breach in which hackers stole password vaults containing both encrypted and plaintext data for more than 25 million users. Still, Palant and others impacted by the 2022 breach at LastPass say their account security settings were never forcibly upgraded.

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Video: How Hackers Steal Your Cookies & How to Stop Them

eSecurity Planet

They could even conceal dangerous malware in photos or links on secure websites you visit, and a single click can activate the code, even overcoming multifactor authentication. With stolen cookies, bad actors can commit identity theft, cause financial loss, and access your accounts. Check out our links below for more info.

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How do password managers make sense

CyberSecurity Insiders

Instead of relying on memory, users can store all their passwords in a single, encrypted database that can only be accessed with a master password. This means that users only need to remember one password instead of dozens, making it easier to log into different accounts without having to hunt for passwords.

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Strengthening Crypto Account Security: Beyond SMS 2FA

Security Boulevard

However, this new paradigm also comes with inherent risks, as cybercriminals constantly devise sophisticated methods to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to crypto accounts. […] The post Strengthening Crypto Account Security: Beyond SMS 2FA appeared first on BlackCloak | Protect Your Digital Life™.

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GUEST ESSAY: Consumers, institutions continue to shoulder burden for making mobile banking secure

The Last Watchdog

Additionally, enabling biometric authentication (such as fingerprint or facial recognition) adds an extra layer of security. If you must use public Wi-Fi, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your internet connection and protect your data. Users should create complex passwords that are difficult to guess.

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Plex discloses data breach and urges password reset

Security Affairs

Exposed data includes emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords. In response to the unauthorized access to its database, the company urges all its users to immediately reset account passwords and log out of all devices connected to its service. Plex also recommends enabling two-factor authentication for its users.

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Recipe for Cybersecurity Success in the Restaurant Industry

SecureWorld News

In many instances, blame falls on a combination of poor security practices, lack of encryption, and failure to comply with data protection standards such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). managing non-human identities—such as system and application accounts—has become increasingly critical.