Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

Category News, Awareness Risk Level. On December 27, 2021 multiple cybersecurity media outlets began reporting on LastPass users who believed their master passwords had been stolen. If you’d like to learn more about password managers, check out our ACT post on them here. “Ok What is LastPass?”

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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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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Your Gmail account stores valuable information such as emails, contacts, and documents. A compromised password can lead to identity theft and data breaches. To safeguard your Gmail password, you need to adopt a few best practices that will enhance your accounts security and keep cyber threats at bay.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 7, 2024

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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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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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

"In my view, implementing a segmented zero-trust architecture can help isolate external data from internal corporate data, mitigating the risk of cross-contamination," Schultz continued. Restricting the use of high-risk ports like RDP or SMB for inbound and outbound communication can further reduce the potential for data exfiltration."

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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

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. This is where a password manager comes in. Your password manager can help with this.

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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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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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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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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

One of the primary reasons behind this massive rise in account takeover is the relative ease with which it can be done. With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access. How Account Takeover Affects Consumers.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2021

They start by securing the highest-risk accounts, like Windows domain accounts, and may include Unix root accounts. But they should also include DBA accounts like Oracle and SQL server, service accounts, and Windows local admin accounts that provide access to infrastructure servers.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

More training definitely seems to be key here, as they go on to say: All EA Advisors and individuals who assist with service of EA Accounts are receiving individualized re-training and additional team training, with a specific emphasis on account security practices and the phishing techniques used in this particular instance.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Although cookies are intended for secure session management, they require protection methods to avoid the risk of misuse and illegal access to personal information or online accounts. Risks & Implications of Cookie Theft How Do You Know If You’re Being Targeted?

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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. This makes them one of the easiest and most secure MFA approaches. Avoid using simple, easily guessable passwords.

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Pen Test Partners

JANUARY 23, 2025

Introduction Cyber threats arent just a problem for large shipping organizations, small maritime fleet operators are also at risk. Steps like using strong passwords, enabling MFA, spotting phishing, and reporting incidents quickly can significantly reduce risk. Many of the passwords that you will use will be for websites.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

MARCH 24, 2023

Category Awareness, Cybersecurity Fundamentals, Guides Risk Level Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, AHOY! Try these tips for securing the digital treasure trove that is your social media presence. However, with the increasing number of cyber threats lurking in the digital realm, protecting your social media accounts has become paramount.

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Identity IQ

JULY 3, 2023

Account misuse can result in alarming repercussions, including privacy breaches, financial losses, and identity theft. In this blog, we share guidance on how to detect and respond to account misuse so you can mitigate the risks associated with it. Here are some preventive measures to help safeguard your accounts: 1.

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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. Avoid beta-testing apps as they can be a security risk. How can I make my mobile banking secure?

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Elie

MARCH 31, 2019

Provides key details on how Password Checkup is implemented, both on the server side and client side. Analyzes how Password Checkup helped improve users’ account security posture based on early post-launch metrics. Reflects on the reasons behind Password Checkup’s success. Implementation details. Lessons learned.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Google is giving out 10,000 free security keys to high-risks users, an announcement that came a day after the company warned 14,000 of its high-profile users that they could be targeted by the notorious Russia-based APT28 hacking group. ‘Cybersecurity Is a Team Sport’ In an Oct. Google APP Available to All Users.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

A few people took some of the points I made in those posts as being contentious, although on reflection I suspect it was more a case of lamenting that we shouldn't be in a position where we're still dependent on passwords and people needing to understand good password management practices in order for them to work properly.

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