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Passwords stories - Page 11

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Kiwi Yahoo users' passwords safe...for now
Tue, 17th Mar 2015
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cybersecurity
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yahoo
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yahoo xtra
While the new option may make it easier for users to login, it potentially makes it much easier for hackers to break into Yahoo accounts.
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Top 12: Most dangerous things threatening networks right now…
Fri, 15th Aug 2014
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gfi software
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licensing
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passwords
From default passwords to missing patches, networks face constant threats that can easily be exploited, putting data at risk and causing potential disasters.
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Hackers Kickstart mega security breach...
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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data analytics
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martech
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breach prevention
Kickstarter has fallen victim to a global security breach, with hackers gaining access to customer data, prompting immediate security reinforcements.
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Twitter hacked - up to 250,000 accounts compromised
Sat, 2nd Feb 2013
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encryption
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martech
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cybersecurity
Twitter blogged yesterday that an attack took place over 'just a few moments' before it was noticed by Twitter staff and shut it down.
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Twitter resets passwords after hacker threats
Sat, 10th Nov 2012
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Twitter reset passwords for thousands, warning of phishing threats. The company admits the mass action may have been excessive, causing user inconvenience.
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Yahoo hacked in security 'wake-up call'
Fri, 13th Jul 2012
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yahoo
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linkedin
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passwords
Yahoo Voices hit by major hack, exposing over 400,000 passwords in a stark 'wake-up call' for the tech giant's security measures.
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No accounts breached after password hack: LinkedIn
Mon, 11th Jun 2012
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data protection
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cloud services
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linkedin
LinkedIn assures users that no accounts were breached following last week’s password hack, with compromised passwords swiftly disabled to prevent access.
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LinkedIn confirms password breach - Updated
Thu, 7th Jun 2012
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
LinkedIn confirms password breach, advises users to change passwords. Unisys warns users to change passwords for other accounts as well.
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Top Online Shopping Safety tips!
Mon, 26th Mar 2012
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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passwords
Stolen banking details surge sparks need for online shopping safety. Discover crucial tips from Microsoft on securing your transactions.
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How safe is your password?
Mon, 21st Nov 2011
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google
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hackers
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passwords
Is your password 'password' or '123456'? Too many are, risking online security, reveals latest SplashData report.
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Data compromises a game-changer for kiwis
Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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nz
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unisys
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customers
A new survey reveals that 80% of Kiwis would stop dealing with an organisation after a data breach, viewing it as a ‘fundamental breach of trust’.
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Stolen password analysis reveals bookish trend
Fri, 17th Jun 2011
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twitter
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passwords
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retailers
Analysis of stolen passwords uncovers a literary flavour, with 'romance' and 'mystery' popular among users, hinting at bookworm habits.
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PSN restoration begins
Wed, 1st Jun 2011
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encryption
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Sony’s PlayStation Network is on the road to recovery after hackers compromised it, causing a nearly month-long outage.
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Sticky subject
Sun, 1st May 2011
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uc
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cybersecurity
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telco
Banish login fatigue with StickyPassword, the software promising to streamline your online life by auto-filling forms and securing data.
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Play.com admits security breach
Mon, 28th Mar 2011
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hackers
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passwords
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hacking
Play.com has confirmed a security breach, with customers receiving spam emails linked to an incident at its email provider.
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Malware authors seek protection
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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malware
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cybersecurity
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hp
Oh, the irony! Malware writers are now protecting their product from being pirated, according to security software provider Symantec.
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Best security practices
Tue, 1st Feb 2011
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cybersecurity
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symantec
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passwords
Harness top security practices: From patching software to encrypting data, discover how best to protect your digital landscape.
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Strip - Password Manager
Thu, 5th Aug 2010
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open source
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encryption
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personal computing devices
Strip is a highly rated Password Manager and Data Vault, protecting sensitive information on mobile devices for over 12 years.
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Hell Pizza customer database compromised?
Sat, 24th Jul 2010
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nz
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spam
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cloud services
Reports are resurfacing that Hell Pizza's online customer database has been compromised, with those on the list subsequently subjected to spam attacks.
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Report: US responsible for most malicious websites
Wed, 17th Mar 2010
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malware
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cybersecurity
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cto
A research study has revealed that most malicious websites are hosted on US servers and not in other countries like China.