SecureWorld News

JANUARY 10, 2024

A quick intro to security keys: A security key can work in place of other forms of two-factor authentication such as receiving a code through SMS or pressing a button in an authentication app. Then, you enter your password and that's that. Seriously, if anyone knows, please comment on this article about it.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 26, 2021

A password that contains only lowercase letters of a simple phrase is much more vulnerable than a complex combination of different characters. Use a password manager. Password management software takes some of the brunt out of remembering the many different combinations you use around the internet.

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Troy Hunt

MARCH 29, 2018

Why It Makes Sense to Partner with a Password Manager Now. I could have said "go and get a password manager", but this is barely any better as it doesn't lead them by the hand to a good one! I spent a few hours manually updating all passwords to all sites. Thanks for all your work!

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Password management vendor Dashlane has announced the introduction of integrated passkey support in its password manager, unveiling an in-browser passkey solution to help tackle the issue of stolen/misused passwords. Passwordless authentication takes a powerful step towards addressing this problem, it claimed.

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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

JANUARY 7, 2022

The update includes revisions surrounding the use of cloud services, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and password management. To read this article in full, please click here

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Single sign-on” (SSO) is an authentication method that allows users to enter one set of authentication credentials to access multiple websites, applications, and services. The goal of SSO is to streamline the authentication process by eliminating the need to enter different usernames and passwords for each resource.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 6, 2022

Besides listening to us telling you that you should not reuse passwords across multiple platforms, there are some other thing you can do. Start using a password manager. They can help you create strong passwords and remember them for you. You can find information on how to use that site in our article “ Have I been pwnd?”–

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CSO Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Password manager vendor Dashlane has announced updates to its suite of enterprise offerings. These include a new Dark Web Insights tool that provides a breakdown of compromised passwords, a standalone authenticator app for enabling account multi-factor authentication (MFA), and a low-cost starter plan for small businesses.

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Troy Hunt

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Displaying company's (trademarked) logo next to the authentic URL, defined in a special registry? Turns out we do have solutions and as several people pointed out, using a decent password manager is one of them: Solution: use 1password as your password manager. That's why Troy recommends password managers.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In this article, well explore effective ways to secure your Instagram account and prevent data breaches. YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ ABOUT: Instagram Hacked: Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Account Create a Strong and Unique Password A weak or commonly used password is one of the easiest ways for hackers to gain access to your Instagram account.

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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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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 6, 2020

We havent [sic] seen any Media articles on this and as such you should be the first to report it, we are sure they are just keeping it under wraps.” “The authentication for that was entirely separate, so the lateral movement [of the intruders] didn’t allow them to touch that,” Schafer said.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 21, 2024

Navigating the complexities of password management can be challenging, especially if you’re new to it. LastPass, a leading password manager, offers a robust solution for securely storing and managing your organization’s digital assets. website URL, username, and password).

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CSO Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

We have our normal password management processes, password storage tools, and encryption processes. A device with critical passwords is stolen. A multi-factor authentication device is lost. To read this article in full, please click here Then disaster strikes. Your servers are hit with ransomware or hacked.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The following article analyzes the operation of this technique as explained by OALABS researchers, highlighting the risks and protective measures we can take: [link] Attack flow The Credential Flusher method uses an AutoIt script to force users to enter their credentials in a browser operating in kiosk mode.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus is self-service password management and single sign-on solution. In early September, Zoho released a security patch to address an authentication bypass vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-40539, in its ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus. ” reads the joint advisory.

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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. Both password managers are suitable for small to large businesses. 5 Keeper, a low-cost password manager, highlights security with strong end-to-end encryption and authentication.

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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. Keeper is a strong solution for both small businesses and large enterprises.

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Daniel Miessler

MAY 8, 2020

Change all default passwords to something unique and strong. This is the most important thing in this article. Most home networks get broken into through either phishing or some random device they have with a bad password. It’s usually a password that was never configured or never changed from the default.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

In this article, we will discuss 15 of the most important cybersecurity measures. Authentication. Two-factor authentication is another important security measure for the cloud era. This makes it much more difficult for hackers to gain access to your data, as they would need to have both your password and the second factor.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 5, 2023

In this article, we will explore actionable steps to protect your privacy online and ensure a safer digital presence. Use Strong and Unique Passwords : One of the most basic yet critical steps is to create strong, unique passwords for your online accounts. Be vigilant of deceptive websites that mimic legitimate ones.

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Identity IQ

JANUARY 16, 2023

Criminal hackers attempted to break into Norton LifeLock customer accounts and possible password managers, meaning they might have gained access to customers’ usernames, passwords and other personal information. To keep your online identity safe, it is important to use strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts.

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Security Through Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Information may even be in news articles or blogs. Check Password Managers: If you use a password manager, review stored logins for accounts you no longer use. Update and Secure: If you want to keep an account, update weak passwords and enable two-factor authentication.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

In a disturbing incident, scammers used voice cloning to impersonate the CEO of LastPass , a major password management firm. Voice ID: Security measure under scrutiny The emergence of advanced voice cloning capabilities like OpenAI's Voice Engine calls into question the reliability of voice ID as a secure authentication method.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As we explained in our article about 1Password being a victim of this breach, it’s normal for Okta support to ask customers to upload a file known as an HTTP Archive (HAR) file. Okta administrators are now forced to re-authenticate if we detect a network change. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 13, 2022

But on April 11, NGINX responded with an article saying that after investigating the issue, it had found it only affects reference implementations. Specifically, the NGINX LDAP reference implementation which uses LDAP to authenticate users of applications being proxied by NGINX. The reference implementation was announced in June 2015.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2022

With two high-profile breaches this year, Okta, a leader in identity and access management (IAM) , made the kind of headlines that security vendors would rather avoid. Signin with password will issue MFA through a phone call or authentication app. However, no limit is placed on the amount of calls that can be made.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Practices like password salting and patching hash algorithms are crucial for combatting rainbow table attacks. Moving Away from the Password. Password Salting.

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. If you aren’t using a password manager, use long passphrases that cannot be found in a dictionary. The war in Ukraine may change the risks that some or all of us face online.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In this article, we will try to bust some of the common myths and misconceptions that are circling around smart phones and their usage. Remember, password managers, network scanners, gaming apps, encrypted messaging apps can also have droppers embedded in them, that when deployed, can create nasty troubles to users.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

What happened, according to a statement by the USPS quoted in a USA Today article , was the agency was " notified in December about an 'unusual log-in activity involving a limited number of employees.' Cybercriminals spend a lot of time making 'lookalike' sites appear authentic so that users are tricked into entering login credentials.

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Malwarebytes

DECEMBER 4, 2023

When the breach was first announced, 23andMe urged its users to ensure they have strong passwords, to avoid reusing passwords from other sites, and to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). Telling users to choose strong passwords and not to reuse them is great advice that just isn’t working.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Formulas reduce the number of possible passwords a user can pick from, and regular password resets encourage users to pick passwords that conform to a predictable pattern, both of which can make guessing passwords easier, which is the opposite of what we want.

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Identity IQ

JULY 17, 2024

What is Two-Factor Authentication? IdentityIQ Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security tool that requires you to verify your identity twice before you can gain access to a system. They work like an authenticator app but are tied to a separate physical device, not your phone. Go to Settings Navigate to the account settings.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

The best way to protect yourself against credential stuffing is to use strong and unique passwords for every account. That way, if one password is compromised, your other accounts remain secure. To make this easier on yourself, consider using a password manager. Use Password Managers. Phishing: Highly Risky.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 3, 2022

By focusing on this context, we hope that you’ll come away with a stronger understanding about, for instance, why you should use a password manager rather than that you should use a password manager. I spent the day reporting and writing an entire article on my phone.

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