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Nearly all of us are guilty of reusing passwords in the workplace

Nobody seems to care about unique, strong passwords, and that's a major security issue......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailOct 27th, 2022

UK outlaws awful default passwords on connected devices

The law aims to prevent global-scale botnet attacks. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) If you build a gadget that connects to the Internet and sell it in the United Kingdom, you can no longer make the default password "pass.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Weak passwords for smart home devices to be illegal in Europe

Default passwords for smart home devices and wireless routers will have to be made stronger in order to comply with new cybersecurity laws in both the UK and EU … more….....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

UK enacts IoT cybersecurity law

The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act has come into effect today, requiring manufacturers of consumer-grade IoT products sold in the UK to stop using guessable default passwords and have a vulnerability disclosure poli.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 29th, 2024

Most people still rely on memory or pen and paper for password management

Bitwarden surveyed 2,400 individuals from the US, UK, Australia, France, Germany, and Japan to investigate current user password practices. The survey shows that 25% of respondents globally reuse passwords across 11-20+ accounts, and 36% admit to usi.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

The costs of workplace violence are too high to ignore

Violence and harassment on the job are all too common: More than 1 in 5 workers worldwide have experienced it, according to the International Labor Organization, with women slightly more likely to be affected than men. In the U.S., more than 2 millio.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Dropbox announces a number of security and data protection features

Dropbox announced new security, organization, and sharing features to give teams the control, flexibility, and speed to get work done from anywhere. In the modern workplace, teams are spread across locations, time zones, and even different companies,.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Proton adds detailed dark web monitoring for paid plans

Proton is out with the latest upgrade for its users on a paid tier. Dark web monitoring is here to help you keep your online credentials as safe as possible with alerts when you need to update passwords due to data breaches and more. Here’s how it.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

3 free underrated movies you should stream this weekend (April 19-21)

From April 19-21, stream these underrated movies, including a raunchy workplace comedy, a frightening horror movie, and a little-seen romantic dramedy......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

Crypto influencer guilty of $110M scheme that shut down Mango Markets

Fraudster charged with crypto market manipulation defended Mango Markets scheme. Enlarge (credit: apomares | E+) A jury has unanimously convicted Avi Eisenberg in the US Department of Justice's first case involving crypt.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 19th, 2024

LastPass users targeted in phishing attacks good enough to trick even the savvy

Campaign used email, SMS, and voice calls to trick targets into divulging master passwords. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Password-manager LastPass users were recently targeted by a convincing phishing campaign that use.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

IT and security professionals demand more workplace flexibility

The concept of Everywhere Work is now much broader, encompassing where, when, and how professionals get their work done — and flexibility has become a key workplace priority, according to Ivanti. Ivanti surveyed over 7,700 executive leaders, IT and.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

4 family members plead not guilty in abduction and abuse of a malnourished Iowa teen

4 family members plead not guilty in abduction and abuse of a malnourished Iowa teen.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Report finds significant gender and racial inequities in the educational measurement profession

Gender and racially based employment disparities, differences in perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and workplace discrimination remain significant issues in the field of educational measurement, according to a new report......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

More adults are being diagnosed as neurodivergent—here"s how employers can help in the workplace

There has been a rise in the number of people diagnosed with "neurodivergence" in adulthood over the past decade. This trend has been noted both internationally and in New Zealand. But exact rates of diagnoses in this country are difficult to quantif.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

Why women struggle in the cybersecurity industry

The workplace experiences of women in cybersecurity are dramatically worse than men across virtually every category, according to a WiCyS and Aleria survey. Previous studies have illustrated that the representation of women in cybersecurity is much l.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

Danish Torrent Tracker Crackdown Leads to Another ‘Mild’ Sentence

As part of a widespread torrent tracker crackdown in Denmark, the National Unit for Special Crime investigated and prosecuted more than two dozen suspects. The most recent defendant, a 48-year-old man from East Jutland, pleaded guilty to his involvem.....»»

Category: internetSource:  torrentfreakRelated NewsApr 11th, 2024

Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal offers insights into exposed passwords and personal data

Malwarebytes has launched Malwarebytes Digital Footprint Portal, a web portal that gives individuals deep visibility into their exposed personal information, including clear text passwords. Now, anyone can easily see where and when a breach compromis.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Google quietly launches a new text-to-video AI app

Google has announced Google Vids, a new AI-powered tool that can help you create simple videos for your workplace.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsApr 9th, 2024

Prioritizing your phone over your partner affects creativity in the workplace for women

Focusing attention on your mobile phone instead of your partner doesn't just strain your relationship—it also affects women's creativity in the workplace, caution researchers from the Universities of Bath, Aston, and IESE Business School......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 8th, 2024

BYOD strategies for the modern workplace

BYOD strategies for the modern workplace.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024