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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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.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 12, 2022

Utilizing threats and other “social engineering” methods, individuals acting maliciously were able to exploit human error within our customer experience team and bypass two-factor authentication to gain access to player accounts. The best combination, if available, is probably a password manager and a hardware security key.

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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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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Instagram has revolutionized the way we share our lives online, but with its growing popularity comes an increased risk of cyber threats. Leverage Password Decay Strategies A novel approach to account security is implementing a password decay systemessentially treating your passwords like perishable items.

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 30, 2024

2022 that an intrusion had exposed a “limited number” of Twilio customer accounts through a sophisticated social engineering attack designed to steal employee credentials. The publication said the judge overseeing Urban’s case denied bail because the defendant was a strong flight risk. Twilio disclosed in Aug.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We need secure and unique passwords to use business applications , access e-mail, and social media securely, and even watch movies on a streaming service. Password managers take some strain from generating, associating, and remembering those passwords. Table of Contents Toggle What Is a Password Manager?

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

If you’re the parent of a gamer, or if you’re a gamer yourself, it’s important to learn about the risks. Many gamers are unaware of the cybersecurity risks that they face. Phishing and social engineering. Gaming is now an online social activity. As such, downloading a pirated game simply isn’t worth the risk.

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Identity IQ

JUNE 1, 2023

The Rise of AI Social Engineering Scams IdentityIQ In today’s digital age, social engineering scams have become an increasingly prevalent threat. Social engineering scams leverage psychological manipulation to deceive individuals and exploit the victims’ trust.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 8, 2024

Online identities continue to be at risk of vulnerabilities. Case in point: a colossal password compilation dubbed "RockYou2024" has emerged, containing nearly 10 billion unique passwords. For individual users, the exposure of passwords means an increased risk of account takeovers, identity theft, and fraud.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

Chances are youve received at least one of these letters, which means you have been put at risk for identity theft and major financial losses. Hijacking online accounts : If your login credentials (usernames and passwords) are leaked, all your online accounts are put at risk. In 2024, more than 1.3

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Security Through Education

MARCH 18, 2025

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? Unfortunately, this can put us at risk for spear phishing attacks, identity theft , and other forms of data compromise.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 21, 2024

March Madness is a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to deploy phishing lures, malicious apps, and social engineering tactics," warns Krishna Vishnubhotla, VP of Product Strategy at mobile security firm Zimperium. The emotional investment and spike in online activity create a perfect storm that organizations need to protect against."

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Digital Shadows

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The attacker gained initial access to two employee accounts by carrying out social engineering attacks on the organization’s help desk twice. Leveraging its English proficiency, the collective uses social engineering for initial access. Within six hours, the attacker began encrypting the organization’s systems.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

DECEMBER 20, 2021

That level of security would help maintain the benefits of remote monitoring and tracking without introducing more risks. Distracted workers are particularly vulnerable to social engineering attacks, but thorough training can mitigate these risks. Train Employees. Create an Incident Response Plan.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 25, 2022

If leadership doesn’t adopt strong security practices, chances are good that same attitude trickles down throughout the rest of the company, resulting in a greater risk of insider threats. “A The post How Poor Security Culture Leads to Insider Risk appeared first on Security Boulevard. A strong cybersecurity.

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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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Security Affairs

JULY 12, 2021

While not deeply sensitive, the information could still be used by malicious actors to quickly and easily find new targets based on the criminals’ preferred methods of social engineering. Beware of suspicious messages on social media and connection requests from strangers.

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Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 15, 2023

According to Shadow, no passwords or sensitive banking data have been compromised. Shadow says the incident happened at the end of September, and was the result of a social engineering attack on a Shadow employee. Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

These are examples of weak passwords that will put your accounts at risk. We know it’s difficult to remember complex, meaningless passwords, which is why specialists use password managers. This way, you only have to remember one password that keeps the rest safe. . #3: 3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

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Malwarebytes

MAY 5, 2022

Worse still is people using their pet’s name, or their maiden name, or some other relatively easy to obtain piece of information as their password, or their password reset question. Shoring up your passwords. Try a password manager. How many of the online accounts you use share the same password?

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

That risk still exists, but we all face many other threats today too. 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.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

They can then conduct elaborate phishing and social engineering attacks to gain access to the victims’ accounts on other digital services such as entertainment and shopping platforms or even online banking. If your email happens to be among those leaked, we strongly recommend that you immediately change your email password.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Eliminating the risk of a data breach is nearly impossible, but some things can be done to reduce it significantly. Weak passwords are the easiest way hackers can hack into a system. Organizations must have a robust password policy. Strong password policy for employees. Third-party risk management.

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Hacker's King

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Using the same password across multiple platforms increases your risk of a data breach. Consider using a password manager to securely store and manage unique passwords for each of your accounts. Avoid using easily guessable information like your name, birthdate, or common words.

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The cybersecurity operational risks businesses face today are daunting, to say the least. Harrington is an executive partner at Independent Security Evaluators ( ISE ), a company of ethical hackers known for hacking cars, medical devices and password managers. Related: Embedding security into DevOps. Alas, none of that is true.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 29, 2023

However, as reliance on mobile technology grows, so does the risk of cyber threats targeting these devices. These types of attacks often depend on social engineering to trick users into clicking malicious links or downloading malware. Follow SecureWorld News for more stories related to cybersecurity.

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Security Through Education

JANUARY 18, 2023

We can benefit from these the most if we are aware of the possible risks and take measures to use them wisely. Use strong passwords, and ideally a password manager to generate and store unique passwords. At Social-Engineer LLC, our purpose is to bring education and awareness to all users of technology.

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Identity IQ

MAY 15, 2021

In this guide, we’ll discuss some of the biggest password security risks you face and some things you can do to better protect your digital identity. Password Spraying. That way, if one password is compromised, your other accounts remain secure. To make this easier on yourself, consider using a password manager.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 4, 2022

While cyberthreats are often associated with billion-dollar organizations, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are at equal risk, and usually, at an even greater disadvantage. Had a team member not caught the disturbance, people’s health and safety would have been at risk. Consider the Colonial Pipeline incident.

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Identity IQ

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Military personnel are at an increased risk of identity theft due to their exposure to classified information, frequent travel, and frequent moves. Strong Password Practices It is crucial to use complex and unique passwords for all accounts, military and personal. Why Is Military Identity Theft Protection Important?

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The Last Watchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

Related: Kaseya hack worsens supply chain risk. This stolen booty reportedly included social security numbers, phone numbers, names, home addresses, unique IMEI numbers, and driver’s license information. Once more, a heavily protected enterprise network has been pillaged by data thieves. Otavio Freire, CTO, SafeGuard Cyber.

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Identity IQ

MAY 7, 2021

With more than 15 billion login credentials available on the dark web because of data breaches, millions of online accounts remain at risk of unauthorized access. Social Engineering: Cybercriminals are increasingly using sophisticated social engineering tools to trick people into revealing their login credentials.

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Identity IQ

MAY 13, 2024

What Are the Risks of a Data Breach? IdentityIQ In a society dominated by digital interconnectedness, the risks associated with data breaches loom over individuals, businesses, and society at large. The ramifications extend past financial losses due to personal, corporate, and regulatory privacy being at risk.

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Identity IQ

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. 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 Risks to Digital Identities: Attack Vectors. A common example is phishing.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 22, 2023

It was an old-school use of mirrored websites and social engineering to get USPS employees to enter their information into a fraudulent website. Using a password manager such as Keeper can help users avoid phony lookalike websites. This was a not an incredibly technical attack.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

For example, enterprise password managers provide a single place for users to authenticate and manage their credentials. This offers credential management for each integrated resource and delivers an SSO experience to the user. However, SSO also has limitations and potential risks if not implemented properly.

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