Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

On December 27, 2021 multiple cybersecurity media outlets began reporting on LastPass users who believed their master passwords had been stolen. LastPass is a “password manager” with both a web-based interface and mobile app that can help you generate, store, and access all of the ways you secure your favorite services.

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Google Security

MAY 3, 2023

By: Arnar Birgisson and Diana K Smetters, Identity Ecosystems and Google Account Security and Safety teams Starting today , you can create and use passkeys on your personal Google Account. When you do, Google will not ask for your password or 2-Step Verification (2SV) when you sign in.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 6, 2021

Dashlane and LastPass are two of the biggest names in password management software. They both provide businesses secure vaults for sensitive information, including passwords, credit card details, and personal identification numbers. It has long been regarded as a top password manager for both personal and professional use.

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Password Checkup. Password checkup allows users to check, in a privacy-preserving manner, whether their username and password matches one of the more than 4B+ credentials exposed by third-party data breaches of which Google is aware. Accounts which are exposed via data breach are. How Password Checkup came into being.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 17, 2024

Here are some best practices that can help mitigate the risks associated with mobile banking: Users bests practices: •Use Strong Passwords and Biometrics : A strong password is crucial for protecting your account. Users should create complex passwords that are difficult to guess.

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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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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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Hacker Combat

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The malware has the ability to steal passwords and cookies. The stolen cookies were then used to hijack all of the victim’s sessions, thus taking over their YouTube accounts. The account could either be repurposed for future crypto-currency scams or sold on the dark web, and the rate depends on the number of subscribers it has.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

This can provide authorized users with a temporary password with the privileges they require each time they need to access a database. It also logs the activities carried out during that period and prevents administrators from sharing passwords. Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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). Strictly manage accounts, particularly those with interactive login capabilities, and avoid hard-coded passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Without encryption, they can monitor your connection and steal your session cookies, allowing them to hijack your accounts. This exposes you to fraudulent transactions and account misuse when doing sensitive tasks on public networks. Use Secure Cookie Flags Configure cookies using security options like Secure and HttpOnly.

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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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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It is used by affiliates who breach organizations, steal valuable information, and then use ransomware to encrypt the organizations’ files—rendering them unusable. The analyses revealed a flaw in its code: The decryption/encryption key had been reused in multiple attacks.

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 23, 2025

Isolate endpoints showing signs of malware, encryption, or data exfiltration. Reviewing and disabling compromised credentials Change passwords on affected accounts. Disable accounts you suspect are compromised until you can investigate. Contain the threat. Isolate affected systems Pull the plugsometimes literally.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in.

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Spinone

MARCH 25, 2019

Two-step verification is a means to increase security by having two components to your authentication scheme in that you (1) have something you know, a password, and (2) have something you are physically in possession of, your phone. This is either by push notification on newer Android phones or using a one-time password or OTP.

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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

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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Spinone

JULY 16, 2019

Basically, it encrypts the files and scrambles data into an unreadable format. If one superior account got hit by ransomware, it will encrypt all data that other coworkers rely on. But because all files on your Google Drive are synced with your computer, they will be encrypted as well. And the prices can often be severe.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. That secures the integrity of the system -- that the data isn’t altered. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. That secures the integrity of the system -- that the data isn’t altered. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

There were PDFs of Election Day passwords that supervisors use to start in elections. Bee: Can you tell me what the password was? Bee: I have to put in 16 letters and digits to get into my FreshDirect account. That secures the integrity of the system -- that the data isn’t altered. Lamb: A four digit PIN.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

8 blog post , Grace Hoyt, partnerships manager for Google’s Advanced Protection Program (APP), and Nafis Zebarjadi, product manager for account security, wrote that Google was part of a larger effort to ensure the security of organizations and individuals. Android, YouTube Users Get More Security.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 18, 2024

On the evening of May 15, 2024, Tony was putting his three- and one-year-old boys to bed when he received a message from Google about an account security issue, followed by a phone call from a “Daniel Alexander” at Google who said his account was compromised by hackers.

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