Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just 15 percent of people use a password manager. Just 35 percent of people have unique passwords for most or all of their accounts. Creating strong, unique passwords is simple enough, as any person can throw a cat at a keyboard and likely fulfill the password requirements for most online accounts.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 2, 2024

This year's World Password Day on May 2nd should be a wake-up call for everyone to strengthen their password practices. The consequences of weak passwords are severe. They can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, private data breaches, and more as a result of accounts being compromised.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 10, 2022

Technology improvements may mean the “Wild West” days of rampant computer viruses are over, but you still need to take steps to protect your devices. Added features: antivirus software is often bundled with additional security features, including parental controls, password managers and virtual private networks (VPNs).

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

The compilation includes passwords from numerous previous breaches, combined into one massive database, making it a treasure trove for cybercriminals. For individual users, the exposure of passwords means an increased risk of account takeovers, identity theft, and fraud. Ensure that new passwords are strong and unique.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

AI is a technology that enables machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence, such as understanding language, recognizing patterns, and making decisions. In everyday life, AI is behind many of the technologies we use. Let’s dive in. What is AI? What are the benefits for everyday life? What are deepfakes?

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

In 2013, for example, the FIDO Alliance was created to solve the world’s password problem by replacing login technology. While big tech phases in new authentication solutions, Dashlane — a password manager used by more than 20,000 companies and more than 15 million users — made a full switch. The Natural Log-in Evolution.

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IT Security Guru

JUNE 30, 2021

Working from home resulted in additional risk management and security challenges for employees, executive leadership, and information technology (IT) teams. On the other hand, remembering 10, 15 or 20 passwords to perform daily personal and professional tasks can result in password fatigue.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 10, 2022

Also read: Best Password Managers & Tools for 2022. Leveraging credentials has only become easier in recent years, according to Alicia Townsend, technology evangelist with identity management firm OneLogin. … Many password managers are free; start using them.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 7, 2022

As the demand for robust security defense grows by the day, the market for cybersecurity technology has exploded, as well as the number of available solutions. Protect your company computers, laptops and mobile devices with security products all managed via a cloud-based management console. Learn more about Rapid7.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 27, 2025

Unfortunately, investing in new technologies business-wide can be hugely expensive. It is unsurprising then that, alongside the pressure to cut costs and support a smooth transition to better tech, managers are unenthusiastic about spending further time and money on professional data destruction and electronic disposal.

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Identity IQ

APRIL 16, 2021

Shoulder surfing is a type of identity theft practice where someone tries to steal confidential information by spying over their target’s shoulder. When you type a password, enter a PIN at an ATM or provide personal information while filling a form, thieves can try to steal this information for financial gain.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 5, 2024

AI voice cloning enables stunningly realistic impersonation, posing critical fraud and identity theft risks. As AI technologies continue to advance, their integration into daily security protocols and strategies becomes more critical and complex.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

With technology advancing rapidly, hackers have been using various methods to gain sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals, organizations, and you. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials.

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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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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

With technology advancing rapidly, hackers have been using various methods to gain sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals, organizations, and you. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 12, 2025

It offers basic VPN functionality along with advanced features like data breach scanning and password manager integrations. Its hefty features include ad blocking, anti-malware, data breach scanning, and password manager functionality. NordVPN overview Better overall for features and administration Overall rating: 4.1/5

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 29, 2024

million affected individuals to inform them of the data breach and provide guidance on steps they can take to protect themselves against potential fraud or identity theft. This information could potentially be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or to illegally obtain medical services and prescription drugs.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

population vulnerable to identity theft. Weak or Limited Number of Passwords. Using strong passwords ensures you have a strong first line of defense for your sensitive information. Credit monitoring involves using technology to keep close track of your credit report and credit activity. This is a big one.

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Identity IQ

AUGUST 19, 2023

Websites evolve, adopting new technologies to improve user experience. 6: Use a Password Manager Remembering a different, strong password for every account can be a hassle. This is where password managers come in. There are more perks to using a password manager.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

Guccione continued, "Although the information in AT&T's latest breach is less sensitive than the personal details leaked in the prior breach, customers affected by either of these breaches should take the following steps to protect their identity: Change the password and passcode for your AT&T account immediately.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Both data privacy and data security play a critical role in helping prevent identity theft, and adopting strong practices in both areas is essential for keeping your personal information safe. IdentityIQ is committed to helping members stay secure.

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Identity IQ

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The biggest problem with preventing identity theft is that unless you are actively monitoring the dark web for your information, you won’t know if your identity is stolen until someone uses it. Account logins: Login credentials including emails, usernames and passwords can be used to access your accounts.

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

TMobile has now issued a formal apology and offered free identity theft recovery services to nearly 48 million customers for whom the telecom giant failed to protect their sensitive personal information. Clearly, there was a failure somewhere, either human error or faulty technology or both.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

AUGUST 29, 2022

A TikTok star(tatechtips) having fascination towards technology has revealed in one of his videos that just by turning of Wi-Fi feature on an android phone doesn’t save from prying eyes. And the affected companies are mostly from IT and software development sector.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

That will likely require technology licensing arrangements for some time to come. Bitdefender GravityZone Elite provides integrated next-generation security for physical, cloud, mobile, and virtual endpoints and email, including endpoint hardening and risk management; attack forensics and visualization; and user behavior risk analytics.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Someone with a gift for technology but a nasty habit of using it for very bad things has been spared from going to jail with a suspended sentence. There's no word if any sort of ban from using digital technology is included in any of this. Grab yourself a password manager. A strange combination.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong and unique password for all accounts and sites. In addition, disabling browser push technology is recommended as it has become a source of abuse. And that’s not a comprehensive list.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 5, 2023

There are many types of personal data that can be found on the dark web: Personally identifiable information (PII): Your name, address, email address , phone number, driver’s license number, birth date and Social Security number (SSN) are types of PII that can be used to commit identity theft. Child identity theft.

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Malwarebytes

JULY 24, 2023

“Fortunately, TGH’s monitoring systems and experienced technology professionals effectively prevented encryption, which would have significantly interrupted the hospital’s ability to provide care for patients.” Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

APRIL 17, 2023

With technology advancing rapidly, hackers have been using various methods to gain sensitive information from unsuspecting individuals, organizations, and you. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported that over 422.1 Consider using a password manager to store and keep track of your credentials.

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Google Security

MARCH 1, 2023

Enforce built-in protections against Phishing, Ransomware & Malware Chrome uses Google’s Safe Browsing technology to help protect billions of devices every day by showing warnings to users when they attempt to navigate to dangerous sites or download dangerous files. Safe Browsing is enabled by default for all users when they download Chrome.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 11, 2024

How to Protect Yourself from the Latest AI Scams IdentityIQ Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, improving our daily lives, and shaping the future of technology. Strengthening Cybersecurity Measures Always use strong passwords and enable multi-factor authentication for your accounts.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

As our digital lives increasingly intertwine with our real-world identities, we leave a trail of personal information on the internet. Cyber threats such as phishing, identity theft, and malware attacks are ever-present dangers that can compromise our privacy and security.

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SiteLock

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Web security issues that can occur when a business is not PCI compliant include, but aren’t limited to: Identity theft. It’s also a good idea to use Captcha technology to prevent bots from accessing key pages on a website and require signing up for an account to access certain pages as well. Fraudulent charges.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Identity theft protection: LifeLock consistently monitors data points to locate stolen identities, credit, funds, and Social Security numbers. Norton 360 with LifeLock is the most extensive plan, including all the features of the previous plan plus identity theft protection.

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McAfee

JANUARY 28, 2020

Unfortunately, the stakes are higher than ever for those who are unwilling to take appropriate safeguards to defend their personal data, including identity theft, financial loss, and more. But a good way to think of it is this: Many passwords, one breach. One password…. potentially) many breaches.

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