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2.9 Billion Records Exposed in NPD Breach: How to Stay Safe

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When creating passwords, use at least 12 characters, combining uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special symbols. Using a password manager can help you generate and store complex passwords without remembering each one. Steer clear of using easily guessed details like your name or birthdate.

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Shopify Blames a Compromised Third-Party App for Data Leak

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In the wrong hands, it could be used for fraudulent purchases or earmarked phishing scams aimed at exploiting user trust. 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.

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Protect your business with security awareness training

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In fact, the most popular time for criminals to send emails targeting workers with funds-transfer scams is 9 a.m. One such group was caught with a list of tens of thousands of finance executives, which they were using to target the executives’ assistants with phishing emails and wire transfer scams. on a Tuesday.

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6 VPN Security Best Practices for Secure Connection

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It does not block phishing scams, hacking attempts, viruses, or malware. Employees must understand that any email that looks like it’s a scam, is a scam. It’s terrible when users let scam artists get a foothold in their system; if that foothold is in the business, it could kill it. A VPN masks traffic and connections.

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PC Matic vs Norton Antivirus: Feature Comparisons

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Better for Advanced Features & Integrations: Norton VPN Yes Yes Password Manager Through integration Yes Firewall No Yes Dark Web Monitoring Yes Yes Visit PC Matic Visit Norton Winner: Norton checks all the boxes for my picks for advanced capabilities and integrations. The password manager is available in all four plans.

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How to Prevent Malware: 15 Best Practices for Malware Prevention

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Automate Updates: Automate updates where possible to receive crucial security patches without manual intervention. Create Strong, Unique Passwords Creating strong, one-of-a-kind passwords acts as a strong defense to keep your accounts safe. Some password managers offer free versions if you need help.

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Cookie Theft: What Is It & How to Prevent It

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It also encourages the organization’s culture of adhering to security measures to prevent cookie theft and other common security risks. Phishing scams and rogue websites can spread cookie-stealing software. To prevent future illegal access, use a password manager to create strong, unique passwords.