Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Unauthorized SIM swaps often are perpetrated by fraudsters who have already stolen or phished a target’s password, as many financial institutions and online services rely on text messages to send users a one-time code for multi-factor authentication. Reached for comment, Terpin said his assailant got off easy.

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2021

I’ve written this countless times: keep your antivirus updated, click judiciously, practice good password hygiene. DIY security. The leading B2C VPNs all recognize this and have begun promoting the use of personal VPNs as, essentially, a DIY security tool. Related: Privacy war: Apple vs. Facebook.

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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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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Pick the Top 5 security worries you face, place them in order of significance, and start working from the top of the list down. There are plenty of external security resources that can help you, from your bank and credit card company to your web hosting company. Don’t forget about physical security. Share the load.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

It starts with keeping security at the forefront when using internet connected devices and services. Whether that’s banking, social channels, or downloading that cool-looking app, there are simple ways you can protect yourself and your community, and actions you can take if you’re a victim of a cyber crime or hack.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 16, 2019

Collection #1 is a set of email addresses and passwords totalling 2,692,818,238 rows. In total, there are 1,160,253,228 unique combinations of email addresses and passwords. This is when treating the password as case sensitive but the email address as not case sensitive. There are 21,222,975 unique passwords. It'll be 99.x%

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Schneier on Security

JULY 20, 2020

Class breaks are endemic to computerized systems, and they're not something that we as users can defend against with better personal security. It didn't matter whether individual accounts had a complicated and hard-to-remember password, or two-factor authentication. The security regulations for banks are complex and detailed.

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