Malwarebytes

APRIL 1, 2021

Passwords are a hot topic on social media at the moment, due to the re-emergence of a discussion about good password management practices. There’s a wealth of password management options available, some more desirable than others. The primary recommendation online is usually a software-based management tool.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

More Americans than ever are working remotely and seeking out entertainment online, and this increase of internet activity has fueled a dramatic spike in cybercrime. Until biometrics or a quantum solution change our everyday approach to encryption, passwords remain our first line of defense against data breaches, hackers, and thieves.

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Troy Hunt

JANUARY 16, 2019

The same anonymity model is used (neither 1Password nor HIBP ever see your actual password) and it enables bulk checking all in one go. Get a Password Manager You have too many passwords to remember, you know they're not meant to be predictable and you also know they're not meant to be reused across different services.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

It's just another day on the internet when the news is full of headlines about accounts being hacked. I just can't wrap my head around why anyone would think that people should be able to take whatever shortcuts they want with their personal security and somehow, magically, have absolutely no responsibility whatsoever for the outcome.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Since October is National Cyber Security Awareness month (NCSAM), we thought it would be fitting to write a bit about the overall subject of cyber security and how that applies to WordPress website owners. It’s not just about WordPress-powered websites, it’s about all people who browse the internet. It’s led by the U.S.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

How to Help Protect Yourself from a Data Breach While the threat to your personal security can be extremely unsettling, regular privacy scans, strong passwords and authentication, updated software, and being mindful as to what you share online, are major preventative measures you can practice daily to significantly help mitigate this risk.

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