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SHARED INTEL: A foolproof consumer’s guide to creating and managing bulletproof passwords

The Last Watchdog

You see, these days, many data breaches could be traced back to people using the same password across multiple accounts. You see, these days, many data breaches could be traced back to people using the same password across multiple accounts. It can be a real hassle to keep track of the passwords you use.

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Weekly podcast: Mumsnet, OkCupid and Apple

IT Governance

This week, we discuss a data breach at Mumsnet, no data breach at OkCupid, and a lawsuit against Apple for implementing security measures. The parenting forum Mumsnet has notified users of a data breach after a system update resulted in some account holders being signed in to others’ accounts.

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Weekly podcast: Reports galore and more cryptojacking

IT Governance

This week, we discuss new reports from Cisco, McAfee and the CSIS, and Big Brother Watch, and hear more about malicious Monero mining. Cyber security reports are a bit like the proverbial London omnibus: you seem to wait for ages, then several come along at once. Here are this week’s stories. of global GDP. “To It was a paltry $24.

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