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Security Vulnerabilities in US Weapons Systems

Schneier on Security

However, they make weapon systems more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Although GAO and others have warned of cyber risks for decades, until recently, DOD did not prioritize weapon systems cybersecurity. From the summary: Automation and connectivity are fundamental enablers of DOD's modern military capabilities.

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Half of US Consumer’s Personal Data was stolen in 2021

CyberSecurity Insiders

Poor Password hygiene, using the same password for different accounts and not following the tactic of using a minimum 12-18 character password, is found to be doing a lot of damage to online users as it is leading them towards many data scams.

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How to Use Dashlane in 2024: Complete Starter Guide

eSecurity Planet

Dashlane is a leading password manager designed to simplify and secure your digital life. It consolidates your passwords into a single, encrypted vault. Dashlane is a popular and highly regarded password manager that provides robust security and convenient features to keep your credentials safe.

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Paving the Way to Passwordless

Duo's Security Blog

Our passwords are the gatekeepers to our digital lives, from online banking and shopping accounts to social media platforms, a significant portion of our online accessibility is determined by the strength (and memorability) of our passwords.

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Where VCs Are Investing in Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

This is done by using native security technology and analytics that allow for attack surface management, continuous red teaming, breach & attack simulation and advanced purple teaming. Customers see a nearly 50% reduction in cyber risk within the first three months of use. Bitwarden’s software is fairly straightforward.

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Cybersecurity Risk Quantification: A New Way to Understand Risks

Security Boulevard

Digital fraud and cybersecurity risks are always with us, and they’re constantly changing as businesses open new channels and adopt new technologies that criminals work to exploit. Data breaches are an especially thorny problem, with millions of customer records breached every year, and even password managers becoming vulnerable targets.

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NEW TECH: Devolutions’ ‘PAM’ solution helps SMBs deal with rising authentication risks

The Last Watchdog

It delivers simple but effective IT software solutions that give SMBs the tools they need for effective universal password and access management, including PAM, password management and remote connection management. Devolutions was established a decade ago and fills a gap in the market. I hope there’s more to come.