Security Through Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Many of us dont realize just how much we share about ourselves on the internet. Social media provides us with a fast, efficient, and exciting way to share our interests and experiences with our friends, but who outside of our sphere REALLY needs to know all this information about us? Information may even be in news articles or blogs.

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Duo's Security Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

No matter how many letters, numbers, or special characters you give them and no matter how many times you change them, passwords are still @N0T_FUN! Using strong passwords and a password manager 2. Present In the present, although we know passwords are flawed and are N0T_FUN, we must live with them.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We may think we know how to recognize a social engineering attack or phishing email, but with the amount of information available to attackers through open platforms and stolen information, they may know far more about us than we realize. Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Byron V.

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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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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 12, 2020

For those who can’t be convinced to use a password manager, even writing down all of the account details and passwords on a slip of paper can be helpful, provided the document is secured in a safe place. Perhaps the most important place to enable MFA is with your email accounts.

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Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

This revelation came from the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). Today, internet users under the age of 18 are continuously targeted and victimized by sextortion, too. That this simple social engineering tactic works is evident from countless email campaigns over several years, targeting users of both PC and Mac.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Verifying machine identities before enabling access can help secure Internet of Things (IoT) networks, which would otherwise expand supply chains’ attack surfaces. Distracted workers are particularly vulnerable to social engineering attacks, but thorough training can mitigate these risks.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Internet of Things. IBM describes the internet of things (IoT) as the “the concept of connecting any device … to the Internet and to other connected devices.” Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. Think before you click. Rosa Rowles.

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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. These systems store your passwords in a single encrypted vault. But protecting your password manager is a password… so what do you set your password manager password to?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

The configuration issue made this access point publicly available on the Internet. The attacker claims to have compromised an end-of-lifed GPRS system that was exposed to the internet and was able to pivot from it to the internal network, where they were able to launch a brute force authentication attack against internal systems.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Related: The Internet of Things is just getting started The technology to get rid of passwords is readily available; advances in hardware token and biometric authenticators continue apace. So what’s stopping us from getting rid of passwords altogether? Passwords may have been very effective securing Roman roads.

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Security Through Education

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This is just one reason why we have an entire month devoted to internet awareness and staying safe online, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM). Utilize a Password Manager As humans we like things that are easy to remember, and that doesn’t change when it comes to passwords. How can you do so?

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This isn't mentioned, but you should consider changing the default password when you first boot up the router. Without some hunting around on the Internet, you may never know if what's shipped is a default applied to multiple routers, or if it's unique to you. Use a password manager and two-factor authentication (2FA).

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When you share your thoughts and life events on social media, it allows you to connect with family and friends. However, while the benefits of the internet are never-ending, it’s also important to understand the risks involved so you can help avoid exposing your sensitive information to untrusted environments. The list goes on and on.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

As networks evolved and organizations adopted internet communications for critical business processes, these cryptographic systems became essential for protecting data. Application developers managing sensitive user data must especially beware of increasing regulatory action surrounding data privacy. The Importance of Encryption.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

Such lapses in database security can (and often do) lead to hundreds of millions of people having their personal information exposed on the internet, allowing threat actors to use that data for a variety of malicious purposes, including phishing and other types of social engineering attacks , as well as identity theft.

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 5, 2023

It is important to note that MFA via email requires an internet connection to retrieve the email. However, this is not a significant disadvantage given the prevalence of internet access in our modern world. Using hardware keys does not involve the need for an internet connection. Top 7 techniques to sidestep MFA 1.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Harrington is an executive partner at Independent Security Evaluators ( ISE ), a company of ethical hackers known for hacking cars, medical devices and password managers. Application security is the soft underbelly to almost all security domains, from network security to social engineering and everything in between.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

According to Forbes , the cyberthreats that SMBs most commonly face are “ransomware, misconfigurations and unpatched systems, credential stuffing and social engineering.”. It’s a tactic that relies on the fact that users frequently re-use passwords across multiple systems and accounts.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

And considering how connected we all are to our devices, networks, and the internet at large, this can be a lot of us. Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave!

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 1, 2022

To reach the thin client, the Lapsus$ attacker most likely: Successfully phished the engineer to obtain the RDP address and credentials The engineer reused credentials that were exposed elsewhere and Lapsus$ social engineered the RDP information Discovered a vulnerable RDP exposed to the internet.

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Security Through Education

JULY 18, 2023

A good judge of whether your password is secure or not: If your friend or relative can guess your pins, a criminal can too. Using a random password generator that has a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols, is a good form of a secure password.

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SecureList

JANUARY 25, 2024

We expected organizations to try to reduce the impact of the human factor on data security, so as to bring down the number of insider threats and social engineering attacks. The second reason is that the use of passwords for authentication will continue to decline.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Your device then uses biometric authentication (like Face ID or a fingerprint) to confirm your identity, and the cryptographic exchange verifies you without transmitting a password over the internet. Enhanced security No passwords mean no risk of phishing attacks, password leaks, or brute-force attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

And considering how connected we all are to our devices, networks, and the internet at large, this can be a lot of us. Use Strong Passwords and a Password Manager Sadly, less than 40% of all online users use a distinct password for each account, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance 2023 Oh Behave!

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Scott Register, VP of Security Solutions at Keysight Technologies, discusses this trend: "Deepfake technology to date has resulted in political confusion, internet chatter, and some amusing mashup videos, but expect this to change in the near term.

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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. Many employees don’t undergo regular scans of their phones and laptops for potential vulnerabilities.

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SC Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

In a blog, Sophos researchers explain how the attackers – which the researchers believe could all be operated by the same group – used social engineering, counterfeit websites, including a fake iOS App Store download page, and an iOS app-testing website to distribute the fake apps to their victims. Do not make it easy for them.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 25, 2022

Also read : Best Internet Security Suites & Software. In November 2021, an unauthorized third party called a Robinhood customer support employee and, through social engineering , gained access to the company’s customer support systems. Defending Against RDP Attacks: Best Practices. Examples of Notable RDP Attacks.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 1, 2024

Stay Safe Online: 5 Essential Tips for World Wide Web Day josh.pearson@t… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 07:00 World Wide Web Day is celebrated each year on the first of August, marking the day the Internet was first made available to the public in 1991. However, it's also a crucial reminder to ensure our online safety.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 31, 2024

Stay Safe Online: 5 Essential Tips for World Wide Web Day josh.pearson@t… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 07:00 World Wide Web Day is celebrated each year on the first of August, marking the day the Internet was first made available to the public in 1991. However, it's also a crucial reminder to ensure our online safety.

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2020

Ransomware and BEC attacks pivot off social engineering that begins with criminals using search engines and haunting social media sites to gather intelligence about a specific employee at a targeted company. Cyber hygiene isn’t difficult. Acohido Pulitzer Prize-winning business journalist Byron V.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 12, 2021

However, social engineering isn’t the only danger. Also unprotected are the folders where data is stored for any browser other than Safari, which can include credentials if you use a browser’s built-in password manager. Although not related to an installer package (.pkg

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Identity IQ

MAY 30, 2023

IdentityIQ The dark web is a hidden part of the internet most people can’t access. Data breaches occur when cybercriminals gain unauthorized access to databases containing personal information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, credit card details, and login credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Without proper training, however, they may unknowingly expose the business to risks such as phishing scams or social engineering attacks. Weak Passwords Weak or reused passwords are easy targets for hackers employing brute-force attacks.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

Breaches can occur due to various reasons, including cyberattacks, hacking, employee negligence, physical loss of devices, and social engineering to name a few. Manually search the internet for your personal details and request removal. Consider using a reputable password manager to securely store and manage your passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel, like a password manager. Phishing and social engineering are common ways threat actors can obtain a symmetric key, but cryptanalysis and brute force attempts can also break symmetric key ciphers.

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