Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

While LastPass may not have suffered a breach, it should be a wake up call to many who still use single-factor password-based authentication to their LastPass accounts and password vaults to do a little housekeeping. If you’d like to learn more about password managers, check out our ACT post on them here. “Ok

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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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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.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

The internet is great for bringing people together, helping you feel part of a community, and staying in touch with your nearest and dearest. Secure your online accounts Avoid handing over your accounts to anyone who shouldn’t have access by getting the security basics right.

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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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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. In some cases, instead of entering a code, the user is asked to click on a unique link that grants access to the account.

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Identity IQ

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Use these tips to create strong password protection for your bank accounts: Create long, complex passwords that are harder to crack. Create unique passwords for every account you own. One major disadvantage of mobile banking is that it is highly reliant upon the internet.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

In July’s Experian, You Have Some Explaining to Do , we heard from two different readers who had security freezes on their credit files with Experian and who also recently received notifications from Experian that the email address on their account had been changed. So had their passwords and account PIN and secret questions.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Many of the passwords that you will use will be for websites. Most browsers have password managers that generate and store secure passwords for you. The passwords they generate are long, random strings of characters that should be impossible for others to guess. This is primarily for business purposes.

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The Security Ledger

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

For consumers, that means boning up on account security – maybe getting a password manager. But what if you’re the Chief Security Officer of an $128 billion global corporation? SAP CSO Justin Somaini. October is Cybersecurity awareness month.

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

On February 5th, for Safer Internet Day, our team. 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. Internet users.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

Store these codes in a secure place so you can access your account if you lose the ability to verify your identity. Best Practices for Using 2FA Use these best practices in combination with 2FA to strengthen account security: Use strong, unique passwords for every online account.

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