eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

Use Strong, Unique Passwords Weak passwords are easy for hackers to guess or crack, especially if they’re common or reused across multiple sites. When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 10, 2024

Recommendations for Users & Businesses If you’re an individual user, change your password on Shopify immediately and consider using a strong, unique password for all your online accounts. Password managers can be helpful for creating and managing complex passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 28, 2024

Strong, unique passwords for each of your WordPress accounts can significantly enhance security, too. Avoid using easily guessable passwords or the same password for multiple accounts — use a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords for each website.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

Keeper and LastPass are password managers best fit for small to medium organizations, providing fundamental password management and login functionality. Both solutions improve password protection; however, their focus differs. LastPass highlights user experience, whereas Keeper promotes better security.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 16, 2024

With cybersecurity becoming increasingly complex, it is necessary to have a good way to handle your passwords to keep all your private stuff safe. It’s got the best security features and is relatively easy to use. It makes dealing with passwords a breeze and tightens your digital life.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 16, 2022

That investment requires shifting attitudes from general awareness of security, which most workers already have, to genuinely caring about it and seeing themselves as a true part of their company’s security defenses. Reviewing best practices in a creative way is good, but security programs and training should go beyond this.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

WordPress’s new security policies aim to safeguard its users by ensuring that developer accounts, which can push code updates directly to websites, are protected with more than just a password. The root of the problem lies in password reuse and weak security practices.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

Unaware : Password hygiene is a huge problem that puts personal and business data at risk. Many employees are unaware using the same password across multiple personal is a significant security risk. The reason many employees use the same passwords across all work accounts is simple – they can keep track of them all.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Additionally, account details like user roles, subscription plans, and even hashed passwords were exposed. Urge users to change their passwords and be vigilant against phishing attempts, providing detailed guidance on recognizing and avoiding such attacks.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Once organizations have an effective security awareness training program in place, they can use it to raise awareness of and support for certain key cyber hygiene practices with the purpose of building a robust security culture. These guidelines should include the following: Set up a Strong Password Policy.

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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. Dashlane Password Manager provides companies with everything they need to onboard new employees, manage permissions and monitor security issues all from one place.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Control Inbound and Outbound Traffic: Configuring firewall rules to manage both incoming and outgoing traffic is an important defense against cyber threats, preventing unauthorized access and malicious software from stealing data. Strengthen Router Security: Enhance your router’s security by changing default login credentials.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches. 583% increase in Kerberoasting [password hash cracking] attacks. 64% of managers and higher admit to poor password practices.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 17, 2023

Third-Party Risk Management Product Guide Best Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Tools Password Management Password management software is designed to securely store individual user, team, and organizational credentials in a centralized, encrypted password vault.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Cryptographic keys can be random numbers, products of large prime numbers, points on an ellipse, or a password generated by a user. Weak passwords and short key lengths often allow quick results for brute force attacks that attempt to methodically guess the key to decrypt the data.

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SecureWorld News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In turn, this has left organizations and individuals far behind in the race to secure defenses appropriately. Enforce additional credentials beyond usernames and passwords for all users regardless of seniority. They have made it faster, easier, and cheaper for bad actors to execute targeted campaigns.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Strong encryption keys are passwords for encryption. The longer the password or the more complex the password, the more difficult it will be to guess. The longer the key, the stronger the security. However, as binary numbers, encryption keys lack complexity and therefore require length.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2024

Receive unexpected password reset notifications: Identify unrequested password reset messages as potential evidence of exploited access. Find unidentified devices in security logs: Look for new devices in your account’s security settings that you don’t recognize, which could indicate unauthorized access.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Norton Overview Better for Basic Home Security and Security Startups Overall Rating: 4.2/5 5 Norton is an antivirus and security provider offering solutions for both consumers and small businesses. It also has password management functionality through an integration with IdentityForce.

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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. Unfortunately, while symmetric encryption is a faster method, it is also less secure because sharing the key exposes it to theft.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It also sends users breach alerts through its own password manager, ExpressVPN Keys. It doesn’t clarify whether the VPN has password management features or integrations. ExpressVPN also uses AES-256 encryption and does have its own password manager , ExpressVPN Keys.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 9, 2024

While the apps on a personal device are a threat, a much bigger threat are conveniences offered by, for example, Google, which offers to “manage” passwords. If someone who is a threat gets hold of an end-user device, access to the network security is a cinch. Users must be educated in secure password protocols.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Is there cybersecurity training on best practices, including setting strong passwords in accordance with the organization’s policy? Have employees been informed of basic security risks like malware, phishing, and hardware loss, all of which take advantage of human errors?

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 12, 2024

Utilize cybersecurity training programs to easily manage your workforce’s security campaigns and user education. Conduct phishing simulations to test people’s response and cover strong password policies and protection in your training guides.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Norton 360 Deluxe Norton 360 Deluxe is a well-regarded choice among Mac users, offering an all-in-one security suite that combines anti-malware protection with additional features like a VPN and password manager. Its premium version enhances protection with advanced features such as firewall integration and a password manager.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Sample data classification from Proofpoint’s dashboard Train Employees on Their Roles in Data Security To initiate employee data security training, first examine the organization’s particular risk landscape and regulatory requirements. Integrate DLP with secure storage and backup solutions for comprehensive data protection.

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Centraleyes

DECEMBER 6, 2023

These include firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), identification and authentication mechanisms, password management, and encryption. Endpoint security defenses are an important part of this. Physical Access Controls: For example, security guards, perimeter security, video cameras, locks, limited access.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Two-factor authentication relies on something the person has (a particular device, a fob or card, a virtual key, for example) and something a person knows (a password). Authentication is the most vulnerable process in a VPN due to poor password hygiene and other unsafe user practices. This can expose your business to multiple threats.

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