From social media platforms to ecommerce websites and online bank accounts, the average person needs to juggle around 100 passwords. Of course, this is way too many for one person to remember. And since the adoption of password managers is still low, most people use similar (or even identical) easy-to-guess passwords to remember all their credentials. So, companies are desperately trying to find more secure and convenient ways to protect their users’ accounts. A good example of this is Microsoft Passwordless. But should you really ditch the most common authentication method and go passwordless? Read More…
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How To Protect Yourself From Credential Stuffing
Cybercrime had already been increasing, but the number of cyberattacks has spiked since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Forced to stay at home to protect themselves from the virus, people started spending more time online for entertainment, work, and shopping – and cybercriminals saw this as an opportunity to make a quick buck. All types of cyberattacks have increased, but credential stuffing incidents deserve special attention, as they nearly doubled between 2016 and 2020. But what is credential stuffing exactly? And what can you do to protect your accounts? Read More…
Is Google Password Manager Safe?
Having a unique password for every account you own can be a headache – especially when you need to come up with a completely random and strong combination each time. If you’re a Chrome user, Google Passwords can feel like a godsend. After all, this built-in password manager generates the passwords for you, saves them, and automatically fills in credentials when you’re logging into websites. The best part is that it’s free. Unfortunately, everything that seems too good to be true usually is. Chrome Password Manager may be a convenient way to store all your passwords in one place, but it comes with some disadvantages especially when compared to dedicated password managers. Read More…
How To Teach Your Kids About Password Security
The internet is without a doubt a great way for children and teenagers to learn and be entertained, but it’s also a dangerous place where accounts can get hacked and identities stolen. That’s why it’s so important to teach your kids about internet security and protect them from malicious individuals online. Most importantly, they need to understand why they need secure and unique passwords for all of their accounts. Considering that almost half of 6th-8th graders share their password with friends and a whopping 78% use the same password for every account, this is a pressing matter that needs to be solved. Read More…
The Dangers of Inactive User Accounts
Remember when you created an account for an online store to make a one-time purchase and never logged in again? That account is still active, has all your information (like your address and payment details), and one day may come back to haunt you. While we swiftly unsubscribe from annoying newsletters, we often forget to close the online accounts that we no longer use. In fact, according to a recent study from NordPass, on average people have 100 online accounts to manage. It’s obvious that they’re not used on a daily basis, but why are zombie accounts such a threat? Read More…
Most Common Password Mistakes and How To Fix Them
Nowadays, we all have dozens of online accounts. From social media to ecommerce platforms, we need to create a profile for almost every website we visit. The most important step when creating a new account is coming up with a good password, as this is the only way to prevent hackers from getting access to your information. However, people make a lot of mistakes when creating passwords, putting their accounts at risk. For instance, if a cybercriminal gets into your Amazon account, they’ll then have access to your credit card number, address, and more. Here, we take a look at the most common password mistakes and how to fix them: Read More…
Best Practices To Share Files Securely When Working Remotely
All companies need to take their security seriously. However, remote businesses have to be even more prepared to prevent hacking attempts. As employees can work from anywhere, the likelihood of having someone within a company accessing important files through an insecure public network (like while working in a coffee shop) is high. Considering that 60% of hacked small- and medium-sized enterprises shut down within six months of a cyberattack, you want to make sure everyone is on the same page when it comes to online security. Here, we compiled some of the best practices your business should follow to stay secure: Read More…
The Biggest Data Breaches of 2020
2020 was a challenging year, to say the least. We had to face a worldwide pandemic, and as COVID-19 cases skyrocketed, companies had to adjust to a new reality. With employees having to work from home due to government-imposed lockdowns, many organizations needed to swiftly transform their onsite operations into a remote setting.
If that wasn’t bad enough, more than 80% of companies noticed an increase in cyberattacks – especially phishing attempts, which rose 600% since the end of February 2020. This resulted in 2020 being a year with some of the biggest data breaches in history. Read More…
Best Practices To Prevent a Data Breach
Data breaches are scary! Not only do they cost small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) around $86,500 per breach, but they can also significantly damage a company’s reputation, cause operational disruptions, and sometimes may even come with legal ramifications. In fact, 60% of affected SMEs shut down within six months of a cyberattack. But, what is a data breach anyway?
A data breach happens when information security is compromised, resulting in sensitive information being exploited. In other words, it’s when an individual exposes, views, copies, or uses unauthorized information. Small businesses are more at risk because they’re less likely to invest in top-notch security systems. Still, all companies can be a hacking target, regardless of their size.
It goes without saying that special care should be taken when storing sensitive information, especially when it comes to personal data. That’s why it’s essential to stick to the following best practices: Read More…
Best Practices To Create Secure Passwords
On average, a cyber attack occurs every 39 seconds; in 2019 alone, cyber crime cost companies over two trillion dollars (and it’s expected to exceed five trillion by 2024). This is alarming proof that our digital lives are becoming progressively more dangerous, and we need to take all possible steps to protect ourselves. Since around 80% of these hacking-related breaches involve compromised and weak credentials, improving your password hygiene is a good place to start. Believe it or not, most people are still using easy-to-guess passwords like ‘12345’ or ‘password’, which is music to hackers’ ears. Indeed, secure passwords might not protect you from all types of hack attempts – if you fall for a phishing attack, it doesn’t matter how complex your passwords are. Still, good password hygiene keeps you safe from some of the most frequent cyber exploitations, such as brute force or dictionary attacks. In order to create secure passwords, you should abide by the following best practices: Read More…
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