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Posts Tagged ‘passwords’

Modern Password Practices: Securing Your Remote Workforce

Is your company or a financial service you use asking you to update your password every so often? While this was once standard advice, many organizations have not adapted to the latest guidelines, which now question the effectiveness of such ...

Unlock Your Mac Login Password with 1Password

We commonly associate 1Password with assisting in password input for websites, iPhone, and iPad applications. However, its Universal Autofill feature harbors an undisclosed capability: enabling 1Password to input your Mac login password. This proves beneficial when required for altering specific ...

Help! My Accounts have Been Hacked—What Should I Do Now?

Discovering a breach in your internet accounts, whether it's email, social media, or financial platforms, can be unsettling. The term "hacked" encompasses a range of scenarios, and the signs of a compromise are varied: Unexpected emails sent from your account. ...

After “Mother of All Breaches,” Update Passwords on Compromised Sites

January’s big security news was the Mother of All Breaches, the release of a massive database containing 26 billion records built from previous breaches across numerous websites, including Adobe, Dropbox, LinkedIn, and Twitter. It’s unclear how much of the leaked ...

Stay Alert! Voice Phishing Used in Recent Ransomware Attacks

All it took for MGM Resorts International to be compromised with ransomware was a quick phone call, which some now call “voice phishing” or “vishing.” An attacker using LinkedIn information to pose as an employee asked MGM’s help desk for ...

Want to Password-Protect a PDF? Follow These Best Practices

We periodically field questions about password-protecting a PDF to prevent the wrong people from reading it. Lawyers want to ensure that drafts of legal documents don’t fall into the wrong hands, financial advisers want to keep confidential financial information private, ...

Scammers Are Using These 10 Popular Brands To Trick You Into Revealing Your Private Data

Cybercriminals know the easiest way to sneak under your radar is to pretend to be a brand you know and trust. These large companies have spent years on marketing, customer service, branding ...

What Should You Do about an Authentication Code You DIDN’T Request?

We strongly encourage using two-factor authentication (2FA) or two-step verification (2SV) with online accounts whenever possible. The details vary slightly, but with either one, after you enter your password, you must enter an authentication code to complete the login. Although ...

How To Protect Your Business From QR Code Phishing Attacks

QR (Quick Response) codes are revolutionizing the way many businesses operate. Scanning these unique barcodes with your phone’s camera can instantly bring you to any website. While QR codes are convenient for ...

The Importance of Secure Passwords in the Age of AI

Businesses always look for ways to protect their sensitive data. But have you considered the growing threat of AI cracking your passwords?  Recent studies show that AI can crack many passwords in ...

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