Malwarebytes

AUGUST 2, 2021

Source: The New York Times) NSA issues guidance on securing wireless devices in public settings. Source: ZDNet) We can’t believe people use browsers to manage their passwords, says maker of password management tools. LemonDuck no longer settles for breadcrumbs. So is the tracking they allow.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Hospitals are onboarding data from wireless infusion pumps that provide critical treatments to patients,” Nelson observes. The same holds true for any patient getting critical care, for any type of illness, that relies on data routed through IoT-enabled systems. These pumps connect to many different systems, including the network.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Woodcock said PCH’s reliance on DNSSEC almost completely blocked that attack, but that it managed to snare email credentials for two employees who were traveling at the time. In cases where passwords are used, pick unique passwords and consider password managers.

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SecureList

AUGUST 27, 2024

Getting data from WeChat The malware attempts to obtain the victim’s WeChatID, email and phone number from WeChat.

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 25, 2022

For users familiar with password management and the value of complex passwords, this makes sense. Users can establish a symmetric key to share private messages through a secure channel like a password manager. The longer and more complex the encrypted message is, the longer it’ll take to decrypt.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Secure wireless networks – if you have a Wi-Fi network in your workplace, ensure it is secure, encrypted, and hidden. To hide your Wi-Fi network, set up your wireless access point or router so it does not broadcast the network name, known as the Service Set Identifier (SSID).

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SecureWorld News

JULY 12, 2024

The compromised data included files containing AT&T records of calls and texts from cellular customers, wireless network customers, and landline customers between May 2022 and October 2022, and records from January 2, 2023, for a small number of customers. A password manager can generate strong and unique passwords for every account.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Use the Longest Supportable Encryption Keys Adopt password managers or centralized encryption management to offset the limited capacity of humans to memorize passwords and increase computing power to offset operational limitations. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) introduced wireless security as part of the IEEE 802.11

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Implement Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 ( WPA3 ) to enhance wireless security within your home network. Some sensitive admin-related tasks may require ensuring the network is only accessible internally. Fully utilize firewall capabilities.

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Google Security

MAY 11, 2022

Password managers that can validate the identity of the web page before logging in. Taking a broad view, most efforts to protect and defend against phishing fall into the following categories: Browser UI improvements to help users identify authentic websites.

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Cisco Security

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Some password managers have a built-in audit tool that will highlight re-used passwords or passwords that may have been captured in a data breach. A wifi repeater is a gadget that can connect to and boost the signal from a wireless network, helping to expand the network’s reach and keep a strong connection.

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SiteLock

AUGUST 27, 2021

The reason many employees use the same passwords across all work accounts is simple – they can keep track of them all. In fact, 86% of Americans say they keep track of their passwords in their heads , rather than using a password manager. That means they’re using easy to remember passwords that are easy to guess or crack.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 22, 2023

Improved Passwords: Organizations seeking improved security will typically increase password strength requirements to add complexity or more frequent password rotation. Password managers aid users in meeting more stringent requirements, and can enable centralized control as well.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Unify: Control access by users and devices across both secure wireless and wired access. Converge: Develop explicit third-party access and risk management protocols including Privileged Remote Access, which are particularly relevant to OT networks to strengthen the security architecture.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 25, 2023

Password attacks: These involve various methods to obtain or crack passwords, including brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, or credential stuffing. There are multiple password management solutions that are readily available in the market to help you protect your passwords with the help of passkeys.

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The Security Ledger

MARCH 13, 2019

Introduced in August, 2018, the CTIA Cybersecurity Certification Program for Cellular Connected Internet of Things devices is being promoted as a way to protect consumers and the nation’s wireless infrastructure from harm caused by insecure IoT endpoints. But what does the standard entail and how are products evaluated?

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SecureWorld News

AUGUST 16, 2023

Use good passwords. Consider using a password manager to help you create strong passwords. Use your mobile data unless you trust that the wireless connection is secure. Be suspicious and trust your gut. Google and Apple have these built-in if you have an Android or iPhone.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Encryption can also be found incorporated into a variety of network security and cloud security solutions, such as cloud access security brokers (CASB), next-generation firewalls (NGFW), password managers , virtual private networks (VPN), and web application firewalls (WAF).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 11, 2023

The organization is working hard to embrace more borderless and wireless authentication frameworks even though the acquisition process is ongoing. My organization is considering password less authentication framework, but now combines a password with any of the other two ways of authentication below.

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Errata Security

APRIL 1, 2020

Many home ISPs block such connections to the Internet, such as Comcast , AT&T , Cox , Verizon Wireless, and others. Consider using two-factor authentication (such as SMS messages to your mobile phone) or password managers. Pick those in preference to creating a new password protected account.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 16, 2023

Have regular conversations about cybersecurity in manager and employee one-on-one meetings. Install software like password managers to help employees manage their credentials safely. Use secure connections for all wireless networks. Consistently monitor all OT traffic.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 1, 2022

You see, no weapons rendered the Dread Pirate Westly sailed ashore toward an entirely new crew and he stayed aboard for wireless first mate for the time calling me Roberts once the crew believed he left the ship and I had been Roberts ever since. Don't use familiar passwords seriously. Vamosi: Use of this nickname was clever.

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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. Scaling a network can be as simple as buying new licenses.

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