IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

Using the same password for all software applications increase the chances of cybercriminals learning an individual’s log-in credentials and gaining unauthorized access – resulting in data theft, identity theft and other harm. Single Sign-On (SSO) is a solution that combats password fatigue.

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Webroot

JANUARY 27, 2025

Data Privacy Week (Jan. Whether youre browsing online as a consumer or running a business, data privacy is paramount in an environment where cyber threats can lurk around every corner. In the spirit of Data Privacy Week, here are six ideas to help you protect yourselfand your data: 1.

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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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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Surfshark and ExpressVPN are both popular VPNs for individuals and home office setups. Surfshark is a highly affordable solution with many useful features for basic and advanced VPN needs. ExpressVPN offers strong security and privacy for customers who are willing to pay more for a quality solution. month • SurfShark One: $3.39/month

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Visit Microsoft Defender Pros & Cons Pros Cons Free Limited advanced features Integration with windows No VPN feature Automatic updates Only supports Windows Key Features Real-time threat protection: Microsoft Defender actively monitors your system for viruses, malware, and other threats. It supports Windows OS only. 5 Pricing: 4.7/5

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Security Affairs

JULY 29, 2022

Passwords no longer meet the demands of today’s identity and access requirements. Passwords no longer meet the demands of today’s identity and access requirements. It is commonly referred to as a way to confirm a user’s identity when passwords are not enough. Therefore, strong authentication methods are needed.

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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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Security Affairs

MAY 3, 2021

Some malware attacks install tools like keyloggers to capture the keystrokes for stealing passwords or other sensitive information. Social Engineering It’s been found that almost one-fourth of the data breach is carried out by using social engineering. SecurityAffairs – hacking, data breach). Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Privacy Compliance: By 2024, 40% of privacy tools will rely on AI, highlighting its expanding role in ensuring data privacy and meeting regulations. As a precaution, they revoked all security certificates and passwords for their web portal. Market Growth: AI cyber security technology is projected to grow by 23.6%

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Simple or reused passwords are still a problem. While the cybersecurity industry has presented options for every netizen, the recommendation to use original and complex passwords continues to be disregarded. Instead, people come up with passwords that are comfortable. Hackers can use this window of opportunity to steal the data.

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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

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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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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SecureList

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Use a VPN sometimes there are empty hides without accounts. Data privacy issues are a concern for businesses. While the first factor in most cases is a password, the second can be a one-time code sent by text/email or generated in a special app ; or it can be something far more complex, such as a hardware security key.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 9, 2025

Individual action The dire privacy concerns shared by many respondents have, for the most part, not resulted in privacy nihilism. In fact, a heartening 60% of respondents did not agree that they have become less vigilant about my data privacy and security because there is little I can do these days.

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Security Affairs

MAY 2, 2022

Opportunistic employees in sensitive positions can abuse network privileges to obtain sensitive information, use weak passwords, or accidentally respond to phishing. And so, the data breaches keep getting bigger. The inevitable result of collecting so much information is that data breaches are increasing. Where do they send it?

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