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Schneier on Security
JUNE 19, 2019
Stuart Schechter writes about the security risks of using a password manager. It's a good piece, and nicely discusses the trade-offs around password managers: which one to choose, which passwords to store in it, and so on. My own Password Safe is mentioned. Yes, there are losses in convenience.
Tech Republic Security
JUNE 5, 2024
Are password managers safe to use? Find out if they are really secure and discover the benefits and risks of using password managers.
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Tech Republic Security
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Like other password managers, there are risks and drawbacks to consider before trusting Firefox Password Manager with your credentials.
Tech Republic Security
AUGUST 24, 2020
Tech consultants and journalists have their own conflicting opinions about the best way to manage access in a world full of security risks.
Daniel Miessler
MAY 14, 2020
What follows is a set of basic security hygiene steps that will significantly reduce your risk online. Use unique, strong passwords, and store them in a password manager. Many people get hacked from having guessable or previously compromised passwords. These are the diet and exercise of the computer safety world.
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Tech Republic Security
FEBRUARY 7, 2020
Employees who create external accounts but use them internally pose a risk to your security, says password manager company 1Password.
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Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 21, 2021
In 2017, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released NIST Special Publication 800-63B Digital Identity Guidelines to help organizations properly comprehend and address risk as it relates to password management on the part of end users.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 16, 2023
NortonLifeLock is warning customers their passwords are loose. The post Another Password Manager Breach: NortonLifeLock Apes LastPass appeared first on Security Boulevard. First LastPass, now this?
eSecurity Planet
MARCH 8, 2022
The average internet user has somewhere around 100 accounts, according to NordPass research, meaning they have to track 100 different passwords or risk using the same one over and over. Users can share password files securely with encrypted transmissions. Vault health reports Directory sync Secure password sharing.
CyberSecurity Insiders
MAY 9, 2023
This can put personal and sensitive information at risk of being stolen by hackers. Enter password managers. These handy tools make it easier for users to generate, store, and manage strong passwords for all their online accounts. But how do password managers make sense, and are they really necessary?
Penetration Testing
JANUARY 29, 2025
A series of critical vulnerabilities have been discovered in Vaultwarden, a popular open-source alternative to the Bitwarden password The post Password Management at Risk: Vaultwarden Vulnerabilities Expose Millions appeared first on Cybersecurity News.
Krebs on Security
AUGUST 5, 2019
But until such time, she said, more consumers should take full advantage of the strongest multi-factor authentication option offered by their bank(s) , and consider using a password manager, which helps users pick and remember strong and unique passwords for each Web site.
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Security Boulevard
JANUARY 31, 2023
The post Another Password Manager Leak Bug: But KeePass Denies CVE appeared first on Security Boulevard. Two researchers report vulnerability in KeePass. But lead developer Dominik Reichl says it’s not a problem—and refuses to fix the flaw.
eSecurity Planet
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
For enterprise organizations with a large workforce that must access a wide variety of applications and databases, the risk is exponentially greater. The boom in remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further amplified the need to secure network endpoints , in which finding software to manage passwords plays a big role.
Security Boulevard
JANUARY 4, 2023
Find out how an enterprise password manager works and the benefits they have to protect your company from SaaS security risks, threats, and attacks. The post Benefits of Using an Enterprise Password Manager for SaaS appeared first on Security Boulevard.
IT Security Guru
JANUARY 22, 2024
Password managers have become integral tools for individuals and businesses alike. They are primarily known for securely saving and managing login credentials so users don’t have to remember them all or write them down, where they could be compromised.
IT Security Guru
JANUARY 27, 2023
Despite the fact that data is growing in value and being used more frequently by organisations, there still isn’t enough awareness around the many risks that come with the collecting and handling of it. For additional security, use a password manager to simplify the creation and maintenance of strong passwords.
Security Boulevard
DECEMBER 28, 2023
The post Best of 2023: Another Password Manager Leak Bug: But KeePass Denies CVE appeared first on Security Boulevard. Two researchers report vulnerability in KeePass. But lead developer Dominik Reichl says it’s not a problem—and refuses to fix the flaw.
Security Affairs
MARCH 10, 2025
DoJ, threat actors may have used private keys extracted by cracking the victim’s password vault stolen from the 2022 security breach suffered by an online password manager. The scale and speed of the theft indicate a coordinated effort, consistent with previous breaches of online password managers and crypto thefts.
Schneier on Security
JUNE 28, 2022
Thought experiment story of someone of someone who lost everything in a house fire, and now can’t log into anything: But to get into my cloud, I need my password and 2FA. To get my passwords, I need my 2FA. To get my 2FA, I need my passwords. So which is the bigger risk? I am in cyclic dependency hell. Code is law.
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The Last Watchdog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The extensions are capable of hooking into login events to redirect users to a page disguised as a password manager login. Ramachandran Vivek Ramachandran , Founder & CEO of SquareX , warned about the mounting risks: “Browser extensions are a blind spot for EDR/XDR and SWGs have no way to infer their presence.
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The Last Watchdog
MARCH 18, 2025
Under the YOBB initiative, SquareX has already made major releases since 2024 and into the first two months of 2025: 2025 January : SquareX Discloses Browser Syncjacking, a New Attack Technique that Provides Full Browser and Device Control, Putting Millions at Risk February : SquareX Unveils Polymorphic Extensions that Morph Infostealers into Any Browser (..)
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Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
If you find an app from this family or another information stealer on your device, there are a few guidelines to follow to limit the damage: Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA).
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Schneier on Security
OCTOBER 10, 2018
Although GAO and others have warned of cyber risks for decades, until recently, DOD did not prioritize weapon systems cybersecurity. From the summary: Automation and connectivity are fundamental enablers of DOD's modern military capabilities. However, they make weapon systems more vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Troy Hunt
JANUARY 16, 2019
HIBP never stores passwords next to email addresses and there are many very good reasons for this. But there is another way and that's by using Pwned Passwords. The same anonymity model is used (neither 1Password nor HIBP ever see your actual password) and it enables bulk checking all in one go.
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The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 31, 2022
In other words, dynamic passwords are changeable static passwords. Dynamic passwords need to be securely managed. Online and offline password managers come into play here. However, password managers introduce the problem of risk concentration, or putting all of one’s eggs in a single basket.
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Graham Cluley
JANUARY 3, 2023
Do you use the LastPass password manager? Did you know they suffered a data breach, and that your passwords may be at risk? You do now. Here's what you need to know.
SecureWorld News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Tim Mackey, Head of Software Supply Chain Risk Strategy at Black Duck, explains: "Attacks on legacy cyber-physical, IoT, and IIoT devicesparticularly in an OT environmentare to be expected and must be planned for as part of the operational requirements for the device. Use Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
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Troy Hunt
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
I finally got around to tackling some of the misconceptions around biometrics (in modern devices, they're almost always a better option than PINs) Sponsored by: 1Password is a secure password manager and digital wallet that keeps you safe online.
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
If you've done that already and then find yourself in the Cit0day data then it's a non-event for two reasons: Being in one of the 23k breaches isolates your risk to that breach alone; because you've not reused the password anywhere else, exposure in that one place doesn't put you at risk anywhere else.
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Malwarebytes
MARCH 26, 2025
However, there are a few things you can do to lower your risk. Use a different password for every online account. Choose a strong password that you dont use for anything else. Better yet, let a password manager choose one for you. How to protect your data online Don’t store your card details.
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The Last Watchdog
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
You may not worry about a hacker using your Netflix login to catch up on Squid Game, but if that same password permits the thief access to your PayPal account, the stakes are suddenly much higher. Silo your risk by generating a unique password for each of your online accounts. 4) Use a password manager.
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Security Boulevard
MARCH 6, 2025
Palo Alto, Singapore, 6th March 2025, CyberNewsWire The post SquareX Unveils Polymorphic Extensions that Morph Infostealers into Any Browser Extension – Password Managers, Wallets at Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard.
SecureWorld News
DECEMBER 12, 2024
To mitigate such risks, organizations must adopt proactive measures. Scobey recommends: Privileged Access Management (PAM): Restrict access to sensitive systems to essential personnel and monitor privileged accounts for unusual activity.
Malwarebytes
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
At Malwarebytes we’ve been telling people for years not to reuse passwords, and that a password manager is a secure way of remembering all the passwords you need for your online accounts. But we also know that a password manager can be overwhelming, especially when you’re just getting started.
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Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
They dont crack into password managers or spy on passwords entered for separate apps. Use a password manager to create and manage unique passwords for every single account. That way, if one password is stolen, it cannot be abused to open other online accounts.
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The Last Watchdog
MARCH 6, 2021
Passwords for accounts should be unique for every account and should compromise a long string of distinct characters, lower and upper case letters, and numbers. It is difficult to remember all passwords. That is where a password manager for business comes in to help keep track of passwords.
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The Last Watchdog
JANUARY 27, 2025
Certification requirements Each level carries its own stringent requirements, ranging from broad in scope at Level 1 to highly specialized at Level 3. Organizations can use this checklist to track progress and identify areas requiring attention before assessment. demands a structured approach to implementation and preparation.
Malwarebytes
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Use a password manager to autofill credentials only on trusted sites. We don’t just report on threats – we help safeguard your entire digital identity Cybersecurity risks should never spread beyond a headline. How to avoid AI Gmail phishing Never click on links or download files from unexpected emails or messages.
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Troy Hunt
MARCH 10, 2021
The Mirai botnet taught us how far vulnerable IoT devices can be pushed and let's face it, those of us running Home Assistant are putting a lot of IoT stuff in the network that creates some level of risk, we just don't know how much risk. Read it, get a password manager and stop worrying ??
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Troy Hunt
JULY 9, 2018
The first part of that is a simple fix we all have control of as individuals but is extremely hard to address as service operators: people need to stop reusing passwords. Go and get a password manager (I use 1Password ), generate random strings for passwords, job done. (Of
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Webroot
MARCH 3, 2025
The growing risks to your data During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. Millions of customers were put at risk when their social security numbers, phone numbers, and other sensitive personal information were leaked.
SecureWorld News
JULY 3, 2024
However, this trend also introduces significant data security risks that cannot be overlooked. To navigate the complexities of global talent outsourcing while safeguarding valuable data, organizations must adopt a proactive and comprehensive approach to risk mitigation. Unauthorized access to sensitive data 1.
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Malwarebytes
MAY 20, 2022
Having said all of that … Manager? Use a password manager. If we’re talking purely about fixing the short, terrible, obvious passwords, then some additional work is required. To fix bad password practices, we need to look to tools which can improve them and help keep them a bit more secure at the same time.
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