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Lumma/Amadey: fake CAPTCHAs want to know if you’re human

SecureList

In the screenshot below, the stealer file is named 0Setup.exe: Contents of the malicious archive After launching, 0Setup.exe runs the legitimate BitLockerToGo.exe utility, normally responsible for encrypting and viewing the contents of removable drives using BitLocker.

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GUEST ESSAY: ‘World password day’ reminds us to embrace password security best practices

The Last Watchdog

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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Happy 13th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity!

Krebs on Security

Internal Revenue Service website for months: Anyone seeking to create an account to view their tax records online would soon be required to provide biometric data to a private company in Virginia — ID.me. Super Bowl Sunday watchers are treated to no fewer than a half-dozen commercials for cryptocurrency investing. ” SEPTEMBER.

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2.9 Billion Records Exposed in NPD Breach: How to Stay Safe

eSecurity Planet

The company allegedly obtained this information from non-public sources without the consent of the person filing the complaint or the potentially billions of others affected by the data collection. When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.

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34 Most Common Types of Network Security Protections

eSecurity Planet

Managed Detection and Response Product Guide Top MDR Services and Solutions Encryption Full disk encryption, sometimes called whole disk encryption, is a data encryption approach for both hardware and software that involves encrypting all disk data, including system files and programs.

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Getting Started: A Beginner’s Guide for Improving Privacy

Security Boulevard

Use a secure (encrypted) email provider Which secure email provider should you use? Use a privacy-oriented browser Which privacy-oriented browser should you use? Avoid using Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome Understanding “Incognito Mode” 2. Avoid using popular yet privacy invasive email service providers 3.

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Data Loss Prevention for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

IT Security Guru

Employee Education and Awareness : Human error remains a leading cause of data breaches. SMBs should invest in comprehensive training programs to educate employees about data security best practices, such as strong password management, recognising phishing attempts, and secure file handling.