SecureWorld News

MAY 1, 2025

The evolution of passwords: from complexity to innovation Over the years, we've seen significant changes in how we handle passwords. Password managers have surged in popularity, enabling users to create and store complex passwords without the hassle of remembering them. Avoid storing passwords in plain sight.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

Encryption and the development of cryptography have been a cornerstone of IT security for decades and remain critical for data protection against evolving threats. While cryptology is thousands of years old, modern cryptography took off in the 1970s with the help of the Diffie-Hellman-Merkle and RSA encryption algorithms.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 2, 2025

In 2013, Intel introduced World Password Day to remind people of the importance of strong passwords. But over time, the number of passwords we use, and the necessary strengths have grown so much that the system has become practically unusable without a password manager. or higher.

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Security Affairs

MAY 13, 2024

Experts reported that since April, the Phorpiex botnet sent millions of phishing emails to spread LockBit Black ransomware. The ZIP archives contain a compressed executable payload that, if executed, will start the encryption process with LockBit Black ransomware. com,” and “Jenny[@]gsd[.]com.”

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 1, 2022

ConnectWise , which offers a self-hosted, remote desktop software application that is widely used by Managed Service Providers (MSPs), is warning about an unusually sophisticated phishing attack that can let attackers take remote control over user systems when recipients click the included link.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Train your employees in security awareness, so they can recognize phishing attempts and know what they can and can’t do on company-issued hardware. Lock things down Having a strict policy to protect your important assets with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be a no-brainer.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2025

Phishing In phishing scams, cybercriminals trick people and businesses into handing over sensitive information like credit card numbers or login details for vital online accounts. In reality, those usernames and passwords are delivered directly to cybercriminals on the other side of the website.

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Google Security

OCTOBER 12, 2022

In this post we cover details on how passkeys stored in the Google Password Manager are kept secure. Passkeys are a safer and more secure alternative to passwords. The user's operating systems, or software similar to today's password managers, provide user-friendly management of passkeys.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

The first involves spear phishing attacks to gain access to that second authentication factor, which can be made much more convincing once the attackers have access to specific details about the customer’s account — such as recent transactions or account numbers (even partial account numbers). .

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

” Group-IB dubbed the gang by a different name — 0ktapus — which was a nod to how the criminal group phished employees for credentials. The missives asked users to click a link and log in at a phishing page that mimicked their employer’s Okta authentication page. On July 28 and again on Aug. According to an Aug.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption scrambles data to make it unreadable to those without decryption keys. Proper use of encryption preserves secrecy and radically lowers the potential damage of a successful cybersecurity attack. Encryption algorithm types will provide an overview of the mathematical algorithms used to encrypt data (AES, RSA, etc.),

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches, and identity theft are part of a growing list of online dangers that are a daily reality. Password Manager Ensures your passwords are strong and secure, while also making them easy to access and manage. Anti-phishing protection Shields you from phishing attempts.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Cybersecurity firm Armorblox discovered a new phishing campaign aimed at American Express customers. Armorblox researchers uncovered a new phishing campaign that is targeting American Express customers. The page was crafted to request the victims to enter their user ID and password. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2023

Storing passwords in the browser and sending one-time access codes by SMS or authenticator apps can be bypassed by phishing. Password management products are more secure, but they have vulnerabilities as shown by the recent LastPass breach that exposed an encrypted backup of a database of saved passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Antivirus Software WiFi 6 Routers Virtual Private Networks Password Managers Email Security Software Web Application Firewall Bot Management Software. Scheduled scans Encryption Identity theft protection. Password Managers. Types of Internet Security Tools. Antivirus Software. Back to top. Back to top.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Technical details Initial attack vector The initial attack vector used by Angry Likho consists of standardized spear-phishing emails with various attachments. Contents of spear-phishing email inviting the victim to join a videoconference The archive includes two malicious LNK files and a legitimate bait file. averageorganicfallfaw[.]shop

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords. Table of Contents Toggle What Is a Password Manager?

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The Last Watchdog

MARCH 6, 2021

Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 15, 2025

Tools like Generative AI, advanced encryption systems, quantum computing, and automated threat detection are thrilling to evaluate, offering dashboards full of data and the tantalising promise of cutting-edge solutions. The hard truth is that technology alone cant fix the root causes of cyber risk.

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Google Security

MAY 3, 2023

Choosing strong passwords and remembering them across various accounts can be hard. In addition, even the most savvy users are often misled into giving them up during phishing attempts. Your device also ensures the signature can only be shared with Google websites and apps, and not with malicious phishing intermediaries.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Posted by Daniel Margolis, Software Engineer, Google Account Security Team Every year, security technologies improve: browsers get better , encryption becomes ubiquitous on the Web , authentication becomes stronger. But phishing persistently remains a threat (as shown by a recent phishing attack on the U.S.

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CSO Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

On November 30, 2022, password manager LastPass informed customers of a cybersecurity incident following unusual activity within a third-party cloud storage service. While LastPass claims that users’ passwords remain safely encrypted, it admitted that certain elements of customers’ information have been exposed.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Phishing and social engineering : Using your personal information, scammers can craft more convincing phishing emails or messages to trick you into giving up even more sensitive details, like passwords and PIN numbers. Use strong, unique passwords: Strong, unique passwords are a simple, yet powerful security tool.

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Pen Test Partners

AUGUST 29, 2024

TL;DR Strong passwords : Use a password manager. This makes it harder for unauthorised users to gain access even if they have your password. Phishing awareness : Stay alert to phishing attempts by scrutinising emails and messages that request personal information or direct you to suspicious websites.

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

What are the Benefits of a Password Manager? IdentityIQ Passwords are essential when keeping your information safe on your devices. But unfortunately, many people use weak or the same password, making it easy for hackers to crack them. Research shows that 52% of people reuse passwords for multiple accounts.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its a top-end, true all-in-one offering based on a new platform that combines antivirus, password manager, identity protection, VPN, backup, and parental controls. This is where data encryption and automated backups come in. Encryption is one of the most effective and widely used forms of data security available.

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Adam Levin

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

More Phishing Attacks. Phishing may seem like an ordinary part of online life, but it could also be the initial volley in a major cyberattack. Phishing here is shorthand for the Pantheon of Ishings: generic, spearphishing (personalized), vishing (phone based), and SMishing (text based). Consider using a password manager.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

In this week’s post, we take a look at “in-the-wild” phishing attacks and talk about how to protect against a phishing attack and how to counter them. Phishing Attack Examples. Here are two examples of phishing attacks that were carried out. Data URI and phishing page. Using strong, non-dictionary passwords.

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Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The unknown intruders gained access to internal Mailchimp tools and customer data by social engineering employees at the company, and then started sending targeted phishing attacks to owners of Trezor hardware cryptocurrency wallets. It emerges that email marketing giant Mailchimp got hacked. ” SEPTEMBER. ” SEPTEMBER.

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Webroot

MAY 31, 2024

4 30% of phishing emails are opened by targeted users. 4 30% of phishing emails are opened by targeted users. It can infect your device through malicious downloads, phishing emails, or compromised websites, leading to potential loss of access to your computer, data, photos, and other valuable files.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

Among many other benefits, a VPN encrypts these files and keeps the online activity private by masking a user’s real IP address. Here are the different ways in which a VPN elevates cybersecurity: Encryption. Encryption technology in VPNs helps conceal the user’s data. Anti-malware/ phishing. Wi-Fi encryption.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Employees are the first line of defense against cybercrime and should understand how to recognize phishing emails and what to do if they suspect them. One of the best ways to increase employee security awareness is to provide frequent training and communication about the risks of phishing and other cyberattacks. Use a corporate VPN.

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Tech Republic Security

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Trend Micro guards desktop and mobile devices from ransomware, phishing schemes, spam, and more for one year.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Each of your passwords needs to incorporate numbers, symbols and capital letters, use at least 16 characters. Use a password manager Keeping track of complex passwords for each of your accounts can seem overwhelming, but a password manager offers a simple and safe solution. Do not use your pet’s name!

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 19, 2022

According to the Sophos researchers, “Google’s Chrome browser uses the same encryption method to store both multi-factor authentication cookies and credit card data.”. To gain initial access, attackers can also perform phishing and spear-phishing campaigns to implant droppers that can deploy cookie-stealer malware stealthily.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The [link] part of the address merely signifies that the data being transmitted back and forth between your browser and the site is encrypted and can’t be read by third parties. Be on guard against phishing and malware schemes that take advantage of shopper distraction and frenzy during the holidays. CHCEK THE SHIPPING.

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