A few folks have reported a new ransomware technique that preys upon corporate inability to keep passwords safe. The notes – which are usually aimed at instilling fear – are simple: the hacker says “I know that your password is X. Give me a bitcoin and I won’t blackmail you.” Programer Can Duruk reported getting […]
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Opera adds a crypto wallet to its mobile browser
The Opera Android browser will soon be able to hold your cryptocurrencies. The system, now in beta, lets you store crypto and ERC20 tokens in your browser, send and receive crypto on the fly, and secures your wallet with your phone’s biometric security or passcode. You can sign up to try the beta here. The […]
View More Opera adds a crypto wallet to its mobile browserA friendly reminder: Don’t put passwords in Trello
A new bit of research from David Shear at security firm Flashpoint found that there are hundreds if not thousands of open Trello boards containing passwords, login credentials, and other potentially sensitive stuff including employee on-boarding documents. He and Brian Krebs reported the boards to Trello although some folks have already been notified by well-meaning […]
View More A friendly reminder: Don’t put passwords in TrelloHacker Kevin Mitnick shows how to bypass 2FA
A new exploit allows hackers to spoof two-factor authentication requests by sending a user to a fake login page and then stealing the username, password, and session cookie. KnowBe4 Chief Hacking Officer Kevin Mitnick showed the hack in a public video. By convincing a victim to visit a typo-squatting domain liked “LunkedIn.com” and capturing the […]
View More Hacker Kevin Mitnick shows how to bypass 2FAThis is the only way you should celebrate World Password Day
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Happy World Password Day to you and yours! Oh, you don’t know about World Password Day? Well, considering that cybercrime is a huge issue, you might want to start observing this one — for your bank account’s sake.
The idea behind the day is simple: If everyone takes a few simple steps towards beefing up their online security precautions, the internet will become a safer place for all of us. The folks behind World Password Day recommend layering up security by adding an extra step of authentication, like a PIN. We would also suggest that you make your password as complicated as possible, perhaps by thinking of a phrase or song lyric and using the first letter from each word as the basis. Read more…
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View More This is the only way you should celebrate World Password DaySecure your data with this password manager that’s on sale
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If you’re still using the same password you used in college, then you don’t have the right to mock babyboomers for not understanding technology. In this age of ransomware and leakage, there’s no excuse for playing it fast and loose with your precious data. And though you can find any number of password managers online, RoboForm Everywhere is among the top — and it’s currently on sale.
After receiving an A+ from the Better Business Bureau and getting the 2017 TopTenReviews Excellence Award, it’s hard to keep describing how great this program is, but we’ll try. It automatically remembers different passwords for every site you use, and logs you in with a single click, while creating a random strong and unique password for each site. Read more…
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View More Secure your data with this password manager that’s on sale1Password bolts on a ‘pwned password’ check
Password management service 1Password has a neat new feature that lets users check whether a password they’re thinking of using has already been breached. At which point it will suggest they pick another. Read More
Stop trying to remember passwords and use this app that will auto-fill them all instead
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Creating a strong password requires a complex combo of letters, numbers, and special characters. Oh, and you should be able to remember it.
Of course, that’s the hard part. Most of us have lost hours of our lives pounding the keyboard trying password after password, before giving in and clicking “forgot password.” At which point you get the “new password cannot be the same as old password and also needs to include a hieroglyphic now.” It’s a tough world out there. Read more…
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Passwords can be a pain in the butt. It’s hard to think of a good one, there are way too many of them, and they constantly have to be changed. Sure, you could use the same password for everything, but that puts all of your stuff at risk. Keep yourself organized by using a password management app like Dashlane Password Manager.
Dashlane keeps track of all your passwords in one easily accessible place so you never have to worry about where you wrote them down. It also generates strong, unique passwords and keeps everything secure with military-grade encryption. Whether you’re looking to make digital payments or securely store vital personal data, Dashlane can make your life a whole lot easier. Read more…
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View More Tame your passwords and keep your data safe with Dashlane‘Starwars,’ ‘football,’ and 23 more horrific passwords people actually used in 2017
2017 was a year of fake news, security breaches, bitcoin, net neutrality, Elon Musk, and more.
And with all the new news came a slew of horrible passwords. Security software company SplashData has compiled a list of the most commonly used passw…