Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Create hard-to-crack 12-character passwords. NOT your mother's maiden name, not the last four digits of your Social Security number, not your birthday and not your address. Whenever possible, use a "pass-phrase" as your answer to account security questions ­ such as "Youllneverguessmybrotherinlawsmiddlename.".

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Security Boulevard

JULY 9, 2021

This week let’s go back to security basics with password hygiene—the simplest, and yet often overlooked step in account security. Passwords …. The post Five worthy reads: Password hygiene – The first step towards improved security appeared first on ManageEngine Blog.

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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. Both Dashlane and LastPass provide excellent password generation capabilities.

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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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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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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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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

Credential stuffing relies on the re-use of passwords. Take this example: User of Site A uses the same email and password to login to Site B. People with access to the credentials from Site A try them on Site B, often via automation, and gain access to the user’s account.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 7, 2021

This would surely mean those in most need of security fine-tuning, won’t get it. The password problem. Questions how this will work aside, Google continues to keep plugging away at the eternally relevant password problem. We’re all impacted by weak security. Lock down your master password.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2024

Spokesperson Alex Haurek told Forbes: “Our security team is aware of a potential exploit targeting a number of brand and celebrity accounts. Haurek didn’t say whether the attackers were still targeting accounts. You can use a password manager to remember your passwords. TikTok tells you how to do that here.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Keep your online accounts secure Respect your privacy Capture and share with care Take care of your data Take care of your device Be wary of certain sites and content online Be kind. Keep your online accounts secure. Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. This is where a password manager comes in.

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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 5 Pricing: 4.2/5 5 Core features: 4.3/5

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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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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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SecureBlitz

MAY 20, 2021

This post will show you how to keep your online accounts secure with the top 6 security tips. With this, it also brought a long list of online privacy and security concerns. The post Keeping Your Online Accounts Secure [Top 6 Security Tips] appeared first on SecureBlitz Cybersecurity.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

To gain access to the email accounts, he appears to have reset account passwords by correctly guessing password reset questions. He also used lists of compromised passwords to break into one account, and discussed social engineering tricks related to Snapchat. The more you read, the worse it gets.

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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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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

While these individual prices seem low, it’s important to remember that data breaches usually compromise millions of accounts at a time which are then sold in bulk. Given that 52% of people use the same password for multiple accounts, compromising one account can give a criminal access to a vast range of personal data.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

A fake login site will ask for username and password, but then also ask the victim to enter their 2FA code on the phishing site. We are implementing additional steps to the account ownership verification process, such as mandatory managerial approval for all email change requests. However, even with 2FA enabled, things can go wrong.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2021

Cover all the bases with a broad privileged account security and compliance plan; that will improve ROI. Inefficiencies within password management can eat away at your ROI. Consider the cost of $60 to $75 just to reset a user's password via the help desk. Now, consider the systems secured with PAM.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 29, 2023

Secure your online accounts Avoid handing over your accounts to anyone who shouldn’t have access by getting the security basics right. Use strong, unique passwords for every account Consider a password manager to help you keep hold of all those passwords Enable MFA wherever you can.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 4, 2021

If yours is a larger organization, you should consider automating access management using access management software. This can provide authorized users with a temporary password with the privileges they require each time they need to access a database. Password hashes should be stored encrypted and salted.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

"Additionally, enforcing least privilege policies by restricting elevated and contractor accounts to only the data and systems they specifically need is essential. Regular audits, the use of password managers, enforcement of password complexity policies, and multi-factor authentication (MFA) can significantly reduce the attack surface."

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Google Security

MAY 2, 2024

By storing the passkey on a security key, users can ensure that passkeys are only available when the security key is plugged into their device, creating a stronger security posture. Today, users rely on password managers to make passkeys available across all of their devices. Flexible portability.

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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. By understanding hackers' common techniques to circumvent MFA, you can better safeguard your account against their potential ploys.

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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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

You may be a victim of cookie theft if you: Detect suspicious account activity: Look for unauthorized logins, posts, or transactions on your online profiles that you did not initiate. Receive unexpected password reset notifications: Identify unrequested password reset messages as potential evidence of exploited access.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Unusual login attempts One of the most apparent signs of account misuse is failed login attempts or password reset notifications. Receiving notifications or text messages for failed login attempts that you didn’t initiate could mean someone is trying to gain unauthorized access to your account.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

“What are some strategies for securing my accounts?” Use Strong and Unique Passwords Creating strong and unique passwords for each of your social media accounts is crucial. Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

“What are some strategies for securing my accounts?” Use Strong and Unique Passwords Creating strong and unique passwords for each of your social media accounts is crucial. Password managers can help you generate and store secure passwords for all your accounts.

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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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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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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

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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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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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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