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- New SMS phishing tool concerns and how to report "smishing"
card, after which attackers can intercept SMS-based messages including multi-factor authentication and password This will take you to a website which criminals use to download viruses to your computer, or steal passwords
- Jargon busting: know your VPNs from your MFAs
It can monitor internet activity and harvest usernames, passwords, financial information, and more. to be a legitimate entity, to steal sensitive information such as personal details, banking info, or passwords
- Black Friday and online shopping round-up from Derbyshire Constabulary
Ensure you use different passwords for each account - we advise combining three random words to create a longer, stronger passwords. This is also a timely reminder to make sure your online accounts are secure by using unique, strong passwords this shopping season: Protect your accounts: set up 2-step verification and use three random words passwords
- Don't let this year's scams ruin next year's holiday!
tech Criminals sneak malicious software, or ‘malware’, onto your devices to steal information like passwords Use 3 randoms words to create a strong password for your email that’s different to all your other passwords
- Ransomware: What you NEED to know
protection –services like Remote Desktop Protocol are a popular target and susceptible to brute force password Reset credentials including passwords - verify that you are not locking yourself out of systems that
- Let’s remind ourselves about phishing...
If you've been tricked into providing your password, you should change your passwords on all your other
- Big league, big money, bigger cyber threats
was discovered recently that human intervention could prevent compromises simply by setting secure passwords , and not just settling for ‘Password01’ (still the most commonly-used password even now), easy-to-remember passwords or - worse - leaving the device configured with the default password.
- What cyber threats do retailers face?
posted on social media effectively forms clues for hackers and these clues could be used to obtain passwords One method often seen is when online accounts allow users to reset passwords if they enter a security Once they have the answer to this question, they can reset the password and gain access whilst also locking employees into providing sensitive data such as personal information, banking and credit card details, and passwords
- What is spoofing?
You could download malware or be directed to a fake login page, where you enter your username and password Any email that asks for your password, Social Security number, or any other personal information could like it belongs to their bank or credit card company and be asked to log in using their user ID and password
- Derbyshire Constabulary offer online webinars as part of Safer Internet Day
The topics covered will be: Device safety/protection Password guidance and account security Protecting
- Don’t allow the chain to get broken
There is some speculation on the internet that the attackers exploited a weak password. robust security measures in your procurement process, you can reduce the risks associated with weak password Strong password policies, multi-factor authentication, employee training on detecting and reporting phishing
- Charities: don't be so charitable to cyber criminals!
in 2021), phishing involves attackers trying to con recipients into giving away personal details or passwords tailored for businesses and charities who are based in the East Midlands Just 57% of charities have a password