Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A password manager can be a useful and effective tool for creating, controlling and applying complex and secure passwords, but if you don’t use it the right way, you can open yourself up to account compromise and even identity theft.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

The attacks on password managers and their users continue as Bitwarden and 1Password users have reported seeing paid ads for phishing sites in Google search results for the official login page of the password management vendors.

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Adam Levin

MAY 7, 2020

The problem isn’t limited to easily guessed passwords: a recent study of remote workers found that 42 percent of employees physically write passwords down, 34 percent digitally capture them on their smartphones, and at least 20 percent admit to using the same password across multiple work accounts. .

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Google Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

This is why the Pixel team has been especially excited about passkeys —the easier, safer alternative to passwords. Passkeys are safer because they’re unique to each account, and are more resistant against online attacks such as phishing. Google Password manager will incorporate these updates for other platforms in the future.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 8, 2022

The average internet user has somewhere around 100 accounts, according to NordPass research, meaning they have to track 100 different passwords or risk using the same one over and over. 1Password is a popular business password manager that encrypts data both at rest and in transit. Bitwarden Overview. 1Password Overview.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 22, 2024

Password managers have become integral tools for individuals and businesses alike. They are primarily known for securely saving and managing login credentials so users don’t have to remember them all or write them down, where they could be compromised.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2022

And if you use the same password for all of your online accounts, you’re giving attackers access to a ton of information with very little work. Password managers , like Keeper and 1Password, make it easy for users to secure their online accounts without having to remember a different password for each of their accounts.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords. Table of Contents Toggle What Is a Password Manager?

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2021

Enterprise-class password managers have become one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to help employees lock down their online accounts. As with any business software decision, the password manager discussion starts with requirements, specifically regarding features. Sign up for CSO newsletters. ].

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

There's a new password manager in town. Find out how to connect Buttercup to a cloud account for easy password management.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

There's a new password manager in town. Find out how to connect Buttercup to a cloud account for easy password management.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2022

What's a password manager? A password manager is a program that stores passwords and logins for various sites and apps, and generates new strong passwords when a user needs to change an old one or create a new account.

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IT Security Guru

JANUARY 27, 2023

Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-founder of Keeper Security, has offered up some tips to best secure your online accounts and stay safe on the internet. Improving your password habits: Do not use any combination of characters that is easy to guess. Recognisable keystroke patterns or short passwords should also be avoided.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 23, 2021

LastPass is password management software that’s been popular among business and personal users since it was initially released in 2008. Like other password managers, LastPass provides a secure vault for your login credentials, personal documents, and other sensitive information. When it was acquired by LogMeIn Inc.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

These days, users need an ever-growing number of online accounts to stay connected with their friends, colleagues, and employers. Since many people use the same passwords or patterns when generating passwords, hackers have more and more opportunities to gain access to sensitive company data. Best Password Manager Tools.

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The Hacker News

JULY 30, 2022

Image via Keeper Right Now, Get 30% Off Keeper, the Most Trusted Name in Password Management. In one way or another, almost every aspect of our lives is online, so it’s no surprise that hackers target everything from email accounts to banks to smart home devices, looking for vulnerabilities to exploit.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 21, 2021

In 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released NIST Special Publication 800-63B Digital Identity Guidelines to help organizations properly comprehend and address risk as it relates to password management on the part of end users.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Strong passwords : Use a password manager. This makes it harder for unauthorised users to gain access even if they have your password. Secure networks : Avoid using untrusted public Wi-Fi to access social media accounts, instead, use mobile data.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2021

Password managers play an important role in maintaining a strong security profile, and LastPass is certainly on our list of Best Password Managers & Tools for 2021. Alternative password managers offer a number of advantages over LastPass depending on your business needs. About LastPass. 1Password.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 14, 2021

1Password and LastPass are probably at the top of your list for password managers , but which one is the best for you? They both do a great job of protecting your employees’ passwords and preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to your business systems. 1Password and LastPass comparison. User experience.

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Bleeping Computer

JUNE 8, 2023

Google Chrome is getting new security-enhancing features for the built-in Password Manager, making it easier for users to manage their passwords and stay safe from account hijacking attacks. [.]

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Security Affairs

JULY 3, 2023

The malware also targets crypto wallet extensions, password managers, and 2FA extensions. The malware also collects a variety of data, including system info, browser info, password manager info, miner related registry info, and installed games info. ” continues the analysis.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

If you’re looking for a password manager for your business, Bitwarden and LastPass might be on your list of potential solutions. Both vendors will help you and your employees store access credentials, improve password health, and share sensitive information securely. PBKDF2 SHA-256 encryption for master passwords.

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SecureBlitz

MARCH 24, 2023

A secure password manager for internet users. Are you tired of trying to remember dozens of different passwords for all of your online accounts? Do you worry about the security of your personal information every time you create a new password? Here is the NordPass review.

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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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Troy Hunt

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Change the password to one 1Password automatically generates c. Obviously, he still has a heap of accounts to set decent passwords on, but now he knows the pattern and he can repeat that over and over again. Login and have 1Password store the credentials b. Turn on 2FA and store the token in 1Password And that was it.

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Bleeping Computer

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Security researchers developed a new attack, which they named AutoSpill, to steal account credentials on Android during the autofill operation. [.]

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CSO Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2022

LastPass, maker of a popular password management application, revealed Thursday that an unauthorized party gained access to its development environment through a compromised developer account and stole some source code and proprietary technical information.

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Security Boulevard

MAY 19, 2021

One of the most important things you can do to protect yourself online is to ensure you are using strong, unique passwords for each and every one of your accounts. It’s true that memorizing dozens of passwords can be quite the challenge, but reusing passwords is not the solution, either.

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Malwarebytes

AUGUST 26, 2022

In a security incident notice from LastPass the company informed the public know that an unauthorized party gained access to portions of the LastPass development environment through a single compromised developer account. There is no evidence that this incident involved any access to customer data or encrypted password vaults.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 5, 2024

High profile TikTok accounts, including CNN, Sony, and—er­—Paris Hilton have been targeted in a recent attack. CNN was the first account takeover that made the news, with Semafor reporting that the account was down for several days after the incident. The account is then taken over and the user loses access.

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Tech Republic Security

JANUARY 13, 2017

Password managers are convenient, affordable, and essential to secure your accounts. How do you lock down your sensitive business and personal data?

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this post we cover details on how passkeys stored in the Google Password Manager are kept secure. Passkeys are a safer and more secure alternative to passwords. A single passkey identifies a particular user account on some online service. See our post on the Android Developers Blog for a more general overview.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 17, 2019

Trend Micro addressed 2 DLL hijacking flaws in Trend Micro Password Manager that could allow malicious actors to escalate privileges and much more. “ SafeBreach Labs discovered a new vulnerability in Trend Micro Password Manager software.” ” reads the post published by SafeBreach. Another researcher, Tr?n

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

With couples today regularly sharing access to one another’s email accounts, streaming services, social media platforms, online photo albums, and more, the risk of a bad breakup isn’t just heartache. The use of multifactor/two-factor authentication on every sensitive account that allows it. The internet has made it harder.

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Google Security

APRIL 24, 2023

Christiaan Brand, Group Product Manager We are excited to announce an update to Google Authenticator , across both iOS and Android, which adds the ability to safely backup your one-time codes (also known as one-time passwords or OTPs) to your Google Account.

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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. It has long been regarded as a top password manager for both personal and professional use.

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