Tag: Security

  • Why Using the Same Password Across Multiple Accounts Puts You at Risk

    In today’s digital landscape, where online accounts are an integral part of our lives, password security plays a pivotal role in protecting our sensitive information. Surprisingly, recent statistics reveal that two-thirds of Americans commit a grave security mistake by using the same password across multiple accounts. The Psychology Behind Password Reuse Several factors contribute to…

  • Bolster Security with Two-Factor Authentication for an Extra Layer of Protection

    In an era of increasing cyber threats and data breaches, password-based security measures are often insufficient to safeguard our online accounts. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) offers a powerful solution by adding an extra layer of protection to verify user identity. Understanding Two-Factor Authentication Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a security mechanism that requires users to provide two…

  • Enhancing Password Security: Regenerating Group or Team Passwords Safely and Securely

    In today’s digital landscape, effective collaboration among groups or team members often requires sharing passwords for various platforms and accounts. However, transmitting passwords through conventional means can pose security risks. To mitigate these risks, a secure alternative method is password regeneration without the need for sending passwords directly. This blog explores the concept of secure…

  • What we Know About Global Password Security

    Each year, LastPass conducts a survey that examines the state of global password security. In 2018, the company polled 43,000 businesses across the globe to check in on the health of organizations based on their password creation policies. The study considered the following: Each company polled was given a score on a scale of 0-100,…

  • Using Your Smartphone as a Mobile Hotspot, is it Secure?

    For anywhere between $5 to $20 per month, depending on the provider, you can turn any park, coffee shop, beach, or bar into your office. All you need is a laptop and a smartphone with a tethering option. While many of us may consider this accessibility utopian, it can also be a surprising recipe for…

  • What You Need to Know About Joanap, Our Latest Security Concern

    This week, FBI officials sent out a warning about the password-stealing malware, Joanap. According to The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, North Korean hackers have been using: Officially, the U.S. Government has been referring to malicious cyber activity by the North Korean government as HIDDEN COBRA. It is believed by the government that…