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The Risk of Weak Online Banking Passwords

Krebs on Security

If you bank online and choose weak or re-used passwords, there’s a decent chance your account could be pilfered by cyberthieves — even if your bank offers multi-factor authentication as part of its login process. Crooks are constantly probing bank Web sites for customer accounts protected by weak or recycled passwords.

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Security company ADT announces security breach of customer data

Malwarebytes

Electronic surveillance equipment provider ADT filed a form 8-K with the Security and Exchange Commision (SEC) to report “a cybersecurity incident during which unauthorized actors illegally accessed certain databases containing ADT customer order information.” But phishing operations might also use the information to their advantage.

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Tips to protect your data, security, and privacy from a hands-on expert

Malwarebytes

There are rootkits, Trojans, worms, viruses, ransomware, phishing, identity theft, and social engineering to worry about. Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too.

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Keeper vs Dashlane: Which Should You Use in 2024?

eSecurity Planet

Keeper and Dashlane are top password managers prioritizing multi-layered encryption systems for secure password sharing. Both password managers are suitable for small to large businesses. 5 Keeper, a low-cost password manager, highlights security with strong end-to-end encryption and authentication.

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The Challenges Facing the Passwordless Future

eSecurity Planet

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. Dashlane last month integrated passkeys into its cross-platform password manager. See the Top Password Managers.

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“Hello pervert” sextortion scam includes new threat of Pegasus—and a picture of your home

Malwarebytes

This is because Pegasus has never been observed outside of a surveillance campaign carried out, specifically, by governments. Scammers do this to bypass phishing filters. If the email included a password, make sure you are not using it any more and if you are, change it as soon as possible.

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A Deep Dive on the Recent Widespread DNS Hijacking Attacks

Krebs on Security

Woodcock said domain records for the targeted Middle East TLDs it managed were altered after the DNSpionage hackers phished credentials that Key-Systems uses to make domain changes for their clients. In cases where passwords are used, pick unique passwords and consider password managers.

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