Malwarebytes

MARCH 4, 2022

Use a strong, unique password for each login you use. Use a password manager to create and remember passwords if you can. If you aren’t using a password manager, use long passphrases that cannot be found in a dictionary. Backup to an external device and disconnect it when the backup is complete.

Backups 104

Backups Password Management Identity Theft Passwords 104

Malwarebytes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

This is because Pegasus has never been observed outside of a surveillance campaign carried out, specifically, by governments. 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. If you are having trouble organizing your password, have a look at a password manager.

Scams 135

Scams Spyware Passwords Password Management 135

The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

We’ve embedded helpful IoT devices in household appliances, environmental controls, health trackers, media and gaming devices, surveillance cams, building access systems, medical devices, even connected cars. This is a sign of IoT attacks to come. Clearly motivated hackers are going to continue plundering these fresh attack vectors.

IoT 279

IoT Healthcare Internet Internet 279

Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Threat actors exploited a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-40539 , in the Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus software, which is self-service password management and single sign-on solution. The vulnerability resides in the REST API URLs in ADSelfService Plus and could lead to remote code execution (RCE).

Healthcare 120

Healthcare Password Management Financial Services Surveillance 120

Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Therefore, you must remember to set up more sophisticated passwords with unique combinations of letters (upper-case & lower-case), numbers and symbols, or even long passphrases instead of simple passwords. This will reduce the risk of exposing sensitive information due to weak passwords.

Cybersecurity 97

Cybersecurity Passwords Data breaches Risk 97

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

A common example of this is surveillance. We normalize the use of surveilling and tracking young people through "parentware" or spyware (software which allows someone to see what someone else is doing on their device) and apps which enable the tracking of someone's location. Earlier, I discussed the normalization of surveillance.

Surveillance 98

Surveillance Technology Accountability Spyware 98

Identity IQ

JANUARY 20, 2023

Therefore, use different passwords for different accounts and yourself the trouble. Utilize a Secure Password Manager. Consider using a password manager. Password managers help you generate complex, long, and complicated passwords to better protect your accounts from being compromised.

Identity Theft 93

Identity Theft Passwords Banking Accountability 93

Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

With each attack, the hackers would turn on their password-slurping tools for roughly one hour, and then switch them off before returning the network to its original state after each run. In cases where passwords are used, pick unique passwords and consider password managers.

DNS 279

DNS Internet Internet Government 279

SecureWorld News

APRIL 24, 2023

Deploying video surveillance can also help here. Malware Certain types of malicious software are designed to steal passwords or attempt to crack passwords. Conclusion Password encryption is a fundamental aspect of safeguarding sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access. Do not forget that security is a process.

Encryption 97

Encryption Passwords Software Password Management 97

BH Consulting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Passwords: can’t live with ’em, can’t access vital online services without ’em Passwords were in the news again lately, for all the wrong reasons. LastPass, the password management service, is enforcing a 12-character minimum for master passwords to access its service.

Passwords 52

Passwords Surveillance Risk Data breaches 52

Approachable Cyber Threats

MAY 30, 2023

Therefore, you must remember to set up more sophisticated passwords with unique combinations of letters (upper-case & lower-case), numbers and symbols, or even long passphrases instead of simple passwords. This will reduce the risk of exposing sensitive information due to weak passwords.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Passwords Data breaches Risk 52

Hacker's King

MAY 20, 2023

How Many Types Of Hackers Exist Keyloggers: Protecting Against Silent Surveillance Keyloggers are malicious programs or devices that record keystrokes, including usernames, passwords, and verification codes. You may also like: Is Every Hacker Is Same?

Authentication 52

Authentication Social Engineering Spyware Engineering 52

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 9, 2024

Assess the physical security measures: Evaluate access controls, surveillance systems, and environmental controls. Encourage strong password practices: Provide tips on how to create complex passwords and use password management tools. Teach them how to verify the sender’s address and URL.

Risk 109

Risk Threat Detection Data breaches Encryption 109

Spinone

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The course consists of four modules: Hackers Exposed: You will find out methods that stop hackers, block tracking, and prevent government surveillance. Network Security: In this module, you will learn more about how to secure network: firewalls, password managers, and more.

Social Engineering 40

Social Engineering Accountability Phishing Cybersecurity 40

Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Alternatively, consider deploying an organization-wide password manager, offering users convenience while enhancing security. This means attackers can monitor activities, intercept sensitive communications, and potentially access other connected systems, amplifying the impact of a breach.

Malware 40

Malware Passwords Education Identity Theft 40

CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

I also discovered several security vulnerabilities in LastPass Password Manager. Philip Zimmermann’s stance on human rights and privacy closely aligns with my core belief that technology should enhance one's life and enable private channels to exchange and develop ideas without surveillance and censorship.

Computers and Electronics 40

Computers and Electronics Architecture Education Encryption 40

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When queried, I-Med said: “We have… further strengthened our system surveillance and are working with cyber experts to respond.” Change your password. You can make a stolen password useless to thieves by changing it. Choose a strong password that you don’t use for anything else.

Passwords 110

Passwords Artificial Intelligence Authentication Data breaches 110

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.

Malware 145

Malware Phishing Password Management Social Engineering 145

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A Harris poll reported that 59 percent of American users have birthdays or names in their passwords (information easily mined from social media accounts), two-thirds use the same password across multiple accounts, and 43 percent have shared a password with someone else.

VPN 58

VPN Passwords Encryption Authentication 58