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

eSecurity Planet

Utilize SSL/TLS Secure your website with SSL/TLS certificates to encrypt data between users and servers, making it difficult for attackers to intercept and steal session cookies. Deploy a Firewall Install a reliable firewall to monitor incoming traffic, flag suspicious requests, and prevent session hijacking attempts.

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How do password managers make sense

CyberSecurity Insiders

Password managers also provide a secure and convenient way to store passwords. 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. And always be sure to use a strong and unique master password that is difficult to guess.

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Bitwarden vs 1Password: Compare Top Password Managers

eSecurity Planet

Users looking to increase their security without the burden of remembering all those passwords typically turn to password managers to keep their accounts secure. Users can share password files securely with encrypted transmissions. Vault health reports Directory sync Secure password sharing. Key Features.

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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. Yesterday, we discovered suspicious activity on one of our databases.

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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. This makes it much harder for attackers to gain access to your accounts. If you must use public Wi-Fi, consider using a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your internet connection and protect your data.

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