Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

To remain anonymous and secure on the Internet, invest in a Virtual Private Network account, but remember, the bad guys are very smart, so by the time this column runs, they may have figured out a way to hack into a VPN. If you or someone you know is 18 or older, you need to create a Social Security online account.

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Pen Test Partners

MARCH 23, 2025

Preserve logs, including firewall and VPN activity. Gather evidence without contaminating it Its tempting to jump in and fix things, but you need evidence: Take forensic disk images if possible. Capture volatile memory (RAM) if you can. Document everything: what you saw, when you saw it, what you did next.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 17, 2024

Additionally, enabling biometric authentication (such as fingerprint or facial recognition) adds an extra layer of security. This makes it much harder for attackers to gain access to your accounts. •Be Be Cautious with Public Wi-Fi : Avoid accessing your mobile banking app over public Wi-Fi networks, which are often unsecured.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Subsequent investigations into the incident found that the initial intrusion stemmed from a dormant VPN account. A password for the VPN account was found inside a leaked batch of stolen passwords from a previous data breach. The hacker simply reused the password and gained access to the VPN.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

VPN integration: Secures surfing sessions by combining VPN with a password manager, for private, anonymous browsing and secure connections over public WiFi. Keeper offers a wide-range of add-ons, including optional privileged access control software to improve 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. And even then, they should also be picky about what they do online or what accounts they are accessing.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2022

However, this zero-knowledge policy does make account recovery difficult, although Windows users do have the option through Windows Hello. 1Password also includes two-factor authentication options to keep your account secure if the master password is compromised. Also read: Hackers Leak 87,000 Fortinet VPN Passwords.

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