A 16-character password may be just as susceptible to a hacking attempt as a short password, according to a recent Specops Software report. Using easily guessable, duplicate, and simple passwords may make it easier for you to remember, but it also makes it easier for hackers to hijack your accounts. With a booming market for… Read more »
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Can Hackers Still Bypass 2FA?
Despite having 2FA enabled, Mandiant, a Google-owned company, was recently the victim of a cyber-attack against their Twitter account with over 100,000 followers. To appear more legitimate, the hackers renamed the account “Phantom” and updated the bio to pose as the Phantom Cryptocurrency wallet. The hackers then used the account to promote links to a… Read more »
Your Security Toolkit: Password Manager
With work-from-home becoming the new normal, companies are scrambling to adapt their security practices. Some are hiring an outside firm to handle their transition, while others are trying to cobble together an in-house solution. Security is difficult to maintain at the best of times, and 2020 is most definitely not the best of times. Security… Read more »
