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Predatory app downloaded 100,000 times from Google Play Store steals data, uses it for blackmail

Malwarebytes

While Google has enhanced security measures in placeincluding AI-powered threat detection and real-time scanning that are designed to detect and block malicious apps more effectively, the cat-and-mouse game between cybercriminals and security measures continues, with each side trying to outsmart the other.

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News alert: INE Security announces new initiative to help companies accelerate CMMC 2.0 compliance

The Last Watchdog

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.

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CISA Cuts: What They Mean for Cyber Defense for All

SecureWorld News

Disruption in collaborative initiatives: Joint cybersecurity efforts and information-sharing networks could suffer, reducing the overall effectiveness of threat detection and response. cybersecuritya period marked by tightening budgets and surging threats. The planned cuts to CISA underscore a critical juncture for U.S.

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RockYou2024: The Largest Password Compilation (10 Billion) Ever Leaked

SecureWorld News

People should always practice good cyber hygiene by using strong, unique passwords for all accounts, supported by a password manager to generate high-strength passwords and enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). A secure password manager can store MFA codes and autofill them, providing a seamless and secure experience.

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Norton vs McAfee: Compare Antivirus Software 2025

eSecurity Planet

Password manager: Norton generates strong passwords and syncs logins across all your protected devices. Norton has a password manager in all of its Antivirus plans, and all the 360 plans also have a VPN. Like Norton, the Total Protection plans include a VPN and password manager.

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How to defend lean security teams against cyber threats

CyberSecurity Insiders

Employees should be trained on basic security hygiene such as strong password management, phishing awareness, and secure data handling practices. Automated tools can assist in threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management, reducing the workload on team members.

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Passkeys vs. Passwords: The State of Passkeys on Cloud Platforms

Duo's Security Blog

Workspace At the start of the summer of 2023, Google announced an open Beta , enabling nearly 10 million organizations’ users the ability to sign into Google Workspace and Google Cloud accounts using passkeys instead of passwords. Google Password Manager On Android, the Google Password Manager provides backup and syncs passkeys.

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