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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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Protecting organizations: Password smarter, not harder

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Protecting organizations: Password smarter, not harder

Picture this: You’re about to log off and shake off the workday when PING! Yet another mandatory password change pops up on your work computer. You put in what you are sure is a new password and your computer replies, “Pick a password you have not used before.” Instinctively, you might wonder, “Are these cybersecurity policies even worth it? Sisyphus had it easier than this.”  The endless battle of navigating password rules is meant to…

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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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Detecting and preventing account takeover (ATO) attacks

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Detecting and preventing account takeover (ATO) attacks

Account takeover (ATO) occurs when cybercriminals exploit stolen login credentials to gain unauthorized access to online accounts. ATOs can target people within organizations to steal sensitive information or customer accounts to enable fraudulent transactions. Given that ATO attacks have increased by 354% since 2023, having a strong prevention strategy is more crucial than ever to reduce risks for both customers and businesses. What is an account takeover (ATO) attack? ATO attacks can affect any organization…

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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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Why authentication is good Medicine for today’s data breach epidemic

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Why authentication is good Medicine for today’s data breach epidemic

Why authentication is good Medicine for today’s data breach epidemic | 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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Lumen falls victim to 2 ransomware attacks

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Lumen falls victim to 2 ransomware attacks

Lumen falls victim to 2 ransomware attacks | 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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AI-based security solutions can detect & prevent fraudulent activity

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AI-based security solutions can detect & prevent fraudulent activity

AI-based security solutions can detect & prevent fraudulent activity | 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…

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5 FBI recommendations for medical device cybersecurity

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5 FBI recommendations for medical device cybersecurity

5 FBI recommendations for medical device cybersecurity | 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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