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

The Last Watchdog

Most people say “what if the password manager gets hacked” while this might be a valid concern, it’s not a concern of mine. This could be your eight-character first part…and you can make it more secure by making some swaps: M3@MFBA$. It can be a real hassle to keep track of the passwords you use. However, this isn’t a good idea.

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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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Malvertising Campaign Targets IoT Devices: GeoEdge

eSecurity Planet

The executives said the “malvertising” campaign – which was uncovered by GeoEdge’s security research team with AdTech partners InMobi and Verve Group – came out of Ukraine and Slovenia and reached as far as the United States, though CEO Amnon Siev it has since been contained. IoT a Security Concern. Will Get Worse Before It Improves.

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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. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. Here are this week’s stories.

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The Quest for Optimal Security

The Falcon's View

There's no shortage of guidance available today about how to structure, build, and run a security program. There are a couple different ways to look at basic security hygiene. For more on my thoughts around org culture, please see my post "Quit Talking About "Security Culture" - Fix Org Culture!". Applications. -

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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #27 [Heads Up] Massive Impersonation Phishing Campaign Imitates Over 100 Brands and Thousands of Domains

KnowBe4

This latest impersonation campaign makes the case for ensuring users are vigilant when interacting with the web – something accomplished through continual Security Awareness Training. Your email filters have an average 7-10% failure rate; you need a strong human firewall as your last line of defense. Save My Spot!

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GUEST ESSAY. Everyone should grasp these facts about cyber threats that plague digital commerce

The Last Watchdog

From mining cryptocurrency to launching DDoS attacks against networks, there are countless ways in which malware can access and utilize victim’s computers and data. A malware usually exploits unpatched software vulnerabilities to compromise an endpoint device and gain a foothold in an organization’s internal network. Common types.