Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2019

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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Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

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. And that’s not a comprehensive list. Security tips.

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Backups Password Management Identity Theft Passwords 104

Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

However, if hackers gain access to these tokens through social engineering, phishing attacks, or other means, they can bypass 2FA by directly entering the codes, granting them unauthorized access. Social Engineering: Guarding Against Manipulation Social engineering remains a potent tool in hackers’ arsenal.

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Authentication Social Engineering Spyware Engineering 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Assess the physical security measures: Evaluate access controls, surveillance systems, and environmental controls. Social engineering, for example, is a threat that makes use of human vulnerabilities for illegal access. Emphasize the need to change passwords on a regular basis to reduce the risk of credential-based attacks.

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Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 109

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Here are only seven out of 26 topics: Insider threats Passwords Security of mobile devices Social engineering Viruses Email security Human error To start the course, you need to register and choose the type of account you need. This course covers a broad range of security topics, explaining it with a simple language.

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Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Though this may sound generic, an informed workforce is a critical defense against social engineering attacks. Disabling Password Saving in Browsers: Implement strict network policies or Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to prevent web browsers from saving passwords.

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Malware Passwords Education Identity Theft 40

SecureList

JULY 29, 2021

For further surveillance of the victim, the malware operator may also deploy additional tools. Passwordstate is a password management tool for enterprises, and on 20 April, for a period of about 28 hours, a malicious DLL was included in the software updates. On 24 April, an incident management advisory was also released.

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