Passwords stories - Page 7
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.
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.
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.
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.
'URL file outbreak' used to distribute Quant Loader Trojan
Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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ransomware
Barracuda Networks is tracking a potentially dangerous 'URL file outbreak' that distribute the Quant Loader Trojan.
Criminals abuse email attachments to cash in on 'booming' black market for stolen passwords
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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email security
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Barracuda warns of a 'booming black market' for stolen passwords as cybercriminals increasingly use phishing emails to distribute malware.
Biometrics vs passwords: How the generation gap is shaping workplace security
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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ibm security
Millennials are moving beyond the world of passwords and quickly embracing biometrics, leaving the older generations to continue using passwords.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?.