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What are the Benefits of a Password Manager?

Identity IQ

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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PetSmart warns customers of credential stuffing attack

Malwarebytes

If the user had different passwords on Site A and Site B, the attacker would have been stopped before they got in to Site B. This is why we are continuously telling people to not reuse their passwords. If all your logins are hard to remember (and they should be), you can use a password manager to help you.

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How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse

Identity IQ

How to Detect and Respond to Account Misuse IdentityIQ As digital connectivity continues to grow, safeguarding your online accounts from misuse is becoming increasingly crucial. Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft.

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Cookie Theft: What Is It & How to Prevent It

eSecurity Planet

9 Ways to Prevent Cookie Stealing How to Recover from Cookie Theft Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Bottom Line: Mitigate the Risks of Cookie Theft How Does Cookie Stealing Work? Attackers steal cookies through phishing, malware, and MITM attacks, resulting in data theft, financial loss, and identity theft.

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What is Two-Factor Authentication?

Identity IQ

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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Nude photo theft offers lessons in selfie security

Malwarebytes

A man from New York has pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated identity theft, and one count of computer intrusion causing damage. Working with another former graduate, he accessed the school email accounts of dozens of college students and stole private nude photographs. What happened? How did they do it?

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#Secure: Locking Down Your Social Media in Style

Approachable Cyber Threats

By securing your accounts, including making your profiles private and sharing your posts with only a limited audience such as your friends and family, you can limit the potential for identity theft and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to information that puts you and your loved ones at risk.

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