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Android apps can track network connections - is it time to use a VPN?

Mon, 14th May 2018
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Google to address app monitoring of network activity in upcoming Android P, says NordVPN. Users urged to use VPN for online privacy.
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Twitter password glitch showcases 'extreme jumpiness' in digital sector

Mon, 7th May 2018
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More than 330 million Twitter users are being urged to change their passwords after an internal system glitch caused the passwords to be exposed.
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Aura Information Security's password tips for World Password Day

Thu, 3rd May 2018
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What's in a password? A lot, actually. Your passwords are the gateway to you and your company's most important documents and assets.
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Survey points to forgetfulness as main reason why people reuse their passwords

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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91% of the 2000 respondents know that using the same password for multiple accounts is a security risk, but 59% continue to do it anyway.
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'URL file outbreak' used to distribute Quant Loader Trojan

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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Barracuda Networks is tracking a potentially dangerous 'URL file outbreak' that distribute the Quant Loader Trojan.
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Criminals abuse email attachments to cash in on 'booming' black market for stolen passwords

Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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Barracuda warns of a 'booming black market' for stolen passwords as cybercriminals increasingly use phishing emails to distribute malware.
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Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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Millennials are moving beyond the world of passwords and quickly embracing biometrics, leaving the older generations to continue using passwords.
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1 in 4 organisations relying solely on passwords to secure BYOD

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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​Bitglass has released the findings from its newest research, 'BYOD and Identity', which are alarming to say the least.
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Exclusive: ESET on why the humble password is here to stay

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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ESET's Nick FitzGerald discusses the enduring relevance of passwords, advocating for long, memorable phrases to enhance security without regular changes.
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Hackers steal data through 'easy back door' in massive Deloitte breach

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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​In just the last few weeks we've had three major breaches go public, and experts say this one could have been easily prevented.
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There are 320 million breached passwords available online right now

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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More than 320 million compromised passwords are freely available online, warns Troy Hunt, who urges users to verify password safety on haveibeenpwned.com.
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Study finds it's still the basics causing critical threats for businesses

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Old-school flaws expose firms to cyber peril, study finds 60% of web app threats tied to basic weaknesses in scripting and security.
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Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches

Sat, 15th Jul 2017
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The alert from Centrify come as the Sabre Corp data breach continues to claim victims around the world, with Trump Hotels the latest announced.
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Dropbox rolls out new features to boost security & visibility

Wed, 14th Jun 2017
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Dropbox hopes the updates will give admin stronger user controls and increased visibility into their teams' Dropbox usage.
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It's time to pick up the pace on HTTPS encryption, survey finds

Tue, 30th May 2017
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Less than half of internet sites support HTTPS, despite it being a 'must have' for all businesses, a new survey has found.
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Poor password choices make it easy for credential stuffing attacks, Digital Shadows warns

Mon, 29th May 2017
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Password re-use across businesses is a major cause of cyber breaches, according to a new report from Digital Shadows.
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Contractors, unstructured data amongst major security concerns, says SailPoint

Wed, 17th May 2017
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SailPoint's Market Pulse Survey highlights contractors and unstructured data as major security risks for enterprises.
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A short history of the computer password

Mon, 15th May 2017
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The concept of a password was developed so that users could only access their own specific files for their allotted four hours a week.
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Around 17 million websites are already powered by WordPress - are they secure?

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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WordPress, the most popular and most used content management system, is also a great tool for businesses and individuals.
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Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in' specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.