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10 Behaviors That Will Reduce Your Risk Online

Daniel Miessler

Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. Good passwords are long, random, and unique to each account, which means it’s impossible for a human to manage them on their own.

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A 3-Tiered Approach to Securing Your Home Network

Daniel Miessler

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. Use a password manager to make and store good passwords that are different for every account/device.

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Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture

eSecurity Planet

All inter-VLAN traffic should go through a firewall. This process goes against typical plans for most network administrators, who use firewalls at the network’s edge (Figure 1 ) and a fast switch on the LAN to route inter-VLAN traffic. The problem is this: firewalls big enough to handle this traffic and speed are expensive.

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Understanding the Essential Pillars of Phishing Mitigation

SecureWorld News

Grimes has worked in the cybersecurity industry for more than 30 years, authoring 13 books and more than 1,300 articles. Firewalls and VPNs can't hurt but won't offer as much as an EDR ( Endpoint Detection and Response) or intrusion detection will. His job history includes major companies such as Microsoft, McAfee, and Foundstone.

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Best Cybersecurity Black Friday Deals For 2021

SecureBlitz

Are you looking for the best Cybersecurity Black Friday deals for 2021? Look no further. SecureBlitz is your hub for the best cybersecurity deals and offers. Enjoy the best deals for cybersecurity products this black Friday season with great price discounts of up to 99% off. Without further delay, check out available cybersecurity Black Friday.

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About them Zoom vulns.

Errata Security

If hackers use this Zoom method to steal your Windows password, then you aren't in much danger. They can't log into your computer because it's almost certainly behind a firewall. And they can't use the password on your other accounts, because it's not the same. Go into the firewall settings and block "TCP port 445 outbound".

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What do Cyber Threat Actors do with your information?

Zigrin Security

Additionally, consider using a password manager to securely store and manage your passwords. With 2FA enabled, you will need to provide additional verification, such as a unique code sent to your mobile device or email, along with your password to access your account. Share it with your friends.