eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Password manager: Norton generates strong passwords and syncs logins across all your protected devices. Privacy monitoring: Norton searches data broker websites for your personal data so you know where you can request to opt out of having your data exposed. Pricing • Individual: $59.99/year

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 10, 2024

But these moments of personal crisis have few, immediate solutions, as the current proposals to curb and stem online harassment zero in on the systemic—such as changes in data privacy laws to limit the personal information that can be weaponized online or calls for major social media platforms to better moderate hateful content and its spread.

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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. ” Avoid using Peer-to-Peer (P2P) file-sharing programs.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 8, 2022

This means that in addition to your password, you will also need a second factor, such as a code from a key fob or a fingerprint, to access your data. 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. Use strong passwords.

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Webroot

JULY 8, 2024

Know the vendor’s privacy practices Think of using an AI tool like choosing a new roommate. The same goes for your data privacy. A little research can help you find AI tools that respect your privacy. Use strong passwords Think of your passwords as the locks on your doors.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an older but still effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities. Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Moving Away from the Password.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Show them these tips: Never use the same password twice. After a breach, cybercriminals often sell and re-sell the stolen data. And if your child uses the same password across multiple accounts, when one gets breached they are all vulnerable. This is where a password manager comes in. Use strong passwords.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

Category News, Privacy Risk Level. As a Data Privacy Week Champion , and as part of our commitment to the link between cybersecurity and privacy, we wanted to share some best practices from the National Cybersecurity Alliance about how to protect your privacy online.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The leaked data includes a wide range of personally identifiable information (PII), such as full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses. Additionally, account details like user roles, subscription plans, and even hashed passwords were exposed.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

While no plaintext passwords or financial data was stolen, the hack did expose answers to security questions. SolarWinds employees claim that the attack resulted from a weak password that an intern had used – “solarwinds123”. All of that could’ve been avoided had SolarWinds implemented a strong password policy.

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Pen Test Partners

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

This section covers essential measures like setting strong passwords, enabling encryption, backing up data, and using tracking apps. Make sure you can access critical elements of your digital life without your device, such as: Your password manager account. Phone numbers of friends or family who can help you.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

In reality, cybercriminals had for months lured employees searching for their payroll system with a mirror-image-like website that reportedly tricked hundreds of employees into providing their usernames and passwords. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 30, 2024

However, if ShinyHunters' claims prove legitimate, it could rapidly escalate into one of the most severe data privacy disasters in history given the sheer number of individuals potentially impacted across the entertainment industry. "If If confirmed, Ticketmaster must be transparent about the accessed data.

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Threatpost

MARCH 5, 2019

Consumer confidence in companies keeping their data safe is at an all-time low, but password hygiene and not reading EULAs and app permissions remain big problems.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. A long passphrase that cannot be found in a dictionary is one recommendation for a strong password; the use of a Password Manager is highly recommended. Practice good security measures such as slowing down and thinking before clicking on things.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 29, 2022

“ Credential stuffing is a type of attack in which hackers use automation and lists of compromised usernames and passwords to defeat authentication and authorization mechanisms, with the end goal of account takeover (ATO) and/or data exfiltration.” These lists of pilfered usernames and passwords serve as the ammunition for the attack.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Two-thirds of respondents expressed concern about AI systems collecting and misusing personal data. Interestingly, while many people have taken steps to protect their personal data—such as using VPNs, password managers, and antivirus software—workplace privacy protection is lagging.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

McAfee benefits organizations wanting features like social media privacy, personal data monitoring, and scans of old internet accounts. It helps consumers manage their data privacy and remove information that doesnt need to be exposed.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The post EU calls for End to Default Passwords on Internet of Things appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related Stories Russian Cyber Criminal Named as Source of Massive Collection 1 Data Dump Four More Collections, 700 Million Stolen Passwords Discovered Abine says Blur Password Manager User Information Exposed.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Individuals, small businesses, and enterprise organizations all rely on encryption to securely store and transfer sensitive data across wide-area networks (WAN) like the internet. Application developers managing sensitive user data must especially beware of increasing regulatory action surrounding data privacy.

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Centraleyes

MARCH 3, 2025

Expanded Definitions The SHIELD Act modernizes key definitions to reflect the realities of todays digital environment: Private Information: Beyond traditional identifiers like Social Security and account numbers, the SHIELD Act includes: Biometric data (e.g., Email addresses or usernames combined with passwords or security questions.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Still, over time, they’ve been woven into baseline data security regulations far and wide. NIST specs are echoed in the data loss disclosure and data privacy laws that have cropped up in many U.S. Two meaningful steps every person can take, right now, is to begin routinely using a password manager and encrypted browsers.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

It’s Data Privacy Day and when it comes down to it, most of us don’t know exactly how many organizations have our data—let alone how it’s being collected or what it is being used for. Don’t reuse passwords. Password reuse is a common problem, especially in consumer cloud services. One password….

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Some password managers offer free versions if you need help.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Popular password manager LastPass announced that some of their source code was stolen, but that no customer passwords were compromised in a recent data breach disclosure, an Israeli researcher has discovered a new method to exfiltrate data from air-gapped systems using the LED indicators on network cards, and details about the Twitter whistleblower (..)

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 4, 2022

Attackers can intercept data transfers, and from there gain access to all manner of sensitive data. Thus, data in transit, as well as data at rest, should be made indecipherable via strong encryption. By encrypting data, it can only be accessed with the right password and by those with the appropriate access rights.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Consumer Expectations Privacy Rights and Seamless Online Experiences An overwhelming 87% of consumers expect privacy rights from online interactions, with the most significant expectations being the right to be informed about data collection (55%) and the right to data erasure (53%).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

In addition, few companies can provide access to password management software or VPNs to protect their internet connection and credentials and maintain security on rogue Wi-Fi networks. Statistics also reveal that only 17% of small businesses encrypt their data, which is alarming.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 16, 2024

Security and privacy overlap, both inside and outside the digital space. Put into context, it would make little sense to use a privacy-oriented browser and all the features such a browser may have to offer, but continue to reuse passwords across online accounts.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MAY 24, 2023

This brings us to the era of digital sovereignty, in which an increasing number of countries are adopting laws and regulations designed to protect the data privacy by defining how it can be securely collected, stored, and used. Countries, companies, and individuals have their own reasons why data deserves sovereignty and protection.

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The Security Ledger

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The post Russian Cyber Criminal Named as Source of Massive Collection 1 Data Dump appeared first on The Security Ledger. Related Stories Four More Collections, 700 Million Stolen Passwords Discovered Abine says Blur Password Manager User Information Exposed Report: Iranian APT Actors Regroup After Main Security Forum Shuts Down.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Cyber threats like viruses, spyware, and ransomware constantly evolve, posing significant risks to personal data, privacy, and device functionality. By enabling 2FA, even if a bad actor manages to obtain your password, they will still need the second factor to access your account.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Rainbow table attacks are an older but still effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities. Rainbow table attacks are an effective tactic for threat actors targeting password database vulnerabilities presenting inadequate privacy and security functionality. Moving Away from the Password.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Cyber threats like viruses, spyware, and ransomware constantly evolve, posing significant risks to personal data, privacy, and device functionality. By enabling 2FA, even if a bad actor manages to obtain your password, they will still need the second factor to access your account.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

While SurfShark is headquartered in the Netherlands, a Nine Eyes member (potentially required to pass personal data to the government), it has a strict no-logging privacy policy for customers. It also sends users breach alerts through its own password manager, ExpressVPN Keys.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 27, 2022

If wanted, you can transcribe it to a password manager or separate E2EE file with another cloud provider. Enter your device passcode. You will be presented with your recovery key… you should write it down and store it in a secure place. The next screen prompts you to enter your recovery key.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Is there cybersecurity training on best practices, including setting strong passwords in accordance with the organization’s policy? Encourage strong password practices: Provide tips on how to create complex passwords and use password management tools.

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