Tag: cybersecurity
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The Security vs. Ease of Use Dilemma
This is always a challenging issue to navigate. The more you strengthen security, the less convenient the experience becomes. Of course, the specifics depend on individual account settings, as well as computer and app configurations. Take online banking, for example—most of the time, you’re required to log in every time you access your account, and…
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Phishing Hit New All-Time High
According to a report by the Anti-Phishing Working Group, 2024 saw phishing incidents surpass the annual record set in 2023, making 2024 the highest number ever recorded. One reason for this increase is the growing recognition of the working group, leading to more people reporting incidents. Another factor is the continued expansion of Internet use…
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Be Careful About Reusing Passwords
A lot of people find passwords annoying. Honestly, most people probably feel that way. One of our friends once set the admin password for a blog site she created to “000000,” and three months after launch, the site was hacked, completely destroying her important work. When I heard her story it turned out that, as…
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Forcing Password Changes is Counterproductive
We came across an interesting, somewhat paradoxical story about this a while ago (unfortunately, we can’t find the original article anymore…). The idea is that when users are forced to change their passwords frequently, it becomes a hassle, and they start rotating and reusing the same few passwords. Eventually, as security requirements tighten and previously…