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Better Together: How MFA and Strong Password Practices Can Help Bolster Security

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Better Together: How MFA and Strong Password Practices Can Help Bolster Security

It is commonly known that relying solely on a username and password is insufficient to safeguard an account from cyber-attacks. Without a secondary layer of protection, there’s an increased risk of account takeover and compromise. For organizations, this could mean that sensitive company data is at risk of being exfiltrated, systems are at risk of being infected with malware, and stolen credentials could be used to launch attacks on other systems. The consequences of a…

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How to Share a Wi-Fi Password: A Step-by-Step Guide

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How to Share a Wi-Fi Password: A Step-by-Step Guide

Sharing passwords with someone else can be a hassle, especially when it comes to helping your friends log into your Wi-Fi network. Every device has a slightly different process for sharing a Wi-Fi password with someone else, which is why I’ve done the legwork for you and combined the instructions into this handy guide. Use the headings to jump to the directions for how to share a Wi-Fi password on iPhones, iPads, Macs, Androids, and…

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How to Create a Secure Password: 7 Best Practices for 2024

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How to Create a Secure Password: 7 Best Practices for 2024

As we live in an increasingly online world, having secure passwords for our online accounts has never been more important. Just in July 2024, nearly 10 billion passwords were leaked in a massive data breach involving the defunct social site RockYou. With cyberattacks happening every year, making sure you have strong and secure passwords is one of the best ways to protect your online data. But what exactly constitutes a secure password? How do you…

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Nearly 10 billion stolen passwords were leaked on a hacker forum

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Nearly 10 billion stolen passwords were leaked on a hacker forum

According to recent reports, nearly 10 billion stolen passwords were leaked onto a hacker forum. 9,948,575,739 unique, plaintext passwords were uploaded to the forum on July 4, 2024 with the file name rockyou2024.txt. It is believed that this compilation is building off of an earlier database of credentials, adding around 1.5 billion new passwords into the database.  With so many passwords exposed, individuals or organizations that frequently reuse passwords may be at risk. Chris Bates, CISO at…

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Embracing a company culture of cybersecurity starts at the top

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Embracing a company culture of cybersecurity starts at the top

Embracing a company culture of cybersecurity starts at the top | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. …

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The growing multifactor authentication imperative

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The growing multifactor authentication imperative

The growing multifactor authentication imperative | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing…

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Understanding cyber risks in the real estate industry

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Understanding cyber risks in the real estate industry

Understanding cyber risks in the real estate industry | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website…

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LastPass breach affects Virginia Tech security posture

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LastPass breach affects Virginia Tech security posture

LastPass breach affects Virginia Tech security posture | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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Attack surfaces are mushrooming. Are you prepared?

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Attack surfaces are mushrooming. Are you prepared?

Attack surfaces are mushrooming. Are you prepared? | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses…

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Security executives identify authentication challenges

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Security executives identify authentication challenges

Security executives identify authentication challenges | Security Magazine This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to use our site, you agree to the use of cookies. Visit our updated privacy and cookie policy to learn more. This Website Uses CookiesBy closing…

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