Krebs on Security

JANUARY 8, 2022

KG is a German multinational software company best known for their Avira Free Security (a.k.a. Avira Crypto. Founded in 2006, Avira Operations GmbH & Co. Avira Free Antivirus). In January 2021, Avira was acquired by Tempe, Ariz.-based based NortonLifeLock Inc., the same company that now owns Norton 360.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2022

The FAQ also says Norton Crypto will only run on systems that meet certain hardware and software requirements (such as an NVIDIA graphics card with at least 6 GB of memory). “Norton creates a secure digital Ethereum wallet for each user,” the FAQ reads. “It’s disgusting, gross, and brand-suicide.”

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 8, 2019

Here's a perfect example of what I'm talking about, this one eventually triggering an email to me just last week: Let's imagine you're the first person on the list; you get a notification from HIBP, you check out the paste and see your Hotmail account listed there alongside your Spotify password and the plan you're subscribed to.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 16, 2019

If you have a bunch of passwords and manually checking them all would be painful, give this a go: If you use 1Password account you now have a brand new Watchtower integrated with @haveibeenpwned API. My hope is that for many, this will be the prompt they need to make an important change to their online security posture.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

This allows you to password protect your software so that it can’t be removed remotely. This dashboard provides an easy-to-understand assessment of your computer’s security with a single comprehensive protection score, and clear, expert-driven advice. Here are the innovations we’ve made in our products recently. Trusted Advisor.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2021

The primary recommendation online is usually a software-based management tool. My personal security concerns are based around what’s important to me, what I want to secure, which bits I’m not bothered about, and what is absolutely mission critical at all costs. Some include online syncing alongside web browser extensions.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

This can include information such as Social Security numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, and bank account details. Stolen personal information can be used to impersonate individuals, opening the door to identity theft and fraud. Consider using a reputable password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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