Tag: password

Consumers still failing to protect themselves against cybercrime

October 19, 2016

Consumers are failing to appropriately protect themselves against the threat of cybercrime, according to a new survey. Get Safe Online found that 43% of people still use one password for different online accounts, despite companies warning them against doing so. The data also showed that consumers only update their security software every 8.5 months, while under … More Consumers still failing to protect themselves against cybercrime

At least 15% of home routers are unsecure

October 19, 2016

ESET has tested more than 12,000 home routers of users who agreed to share their data anonymously for statistical purposes. The results prove that 15% of the tested routers used weak passwords, with “admin” left as the username in most cases. During the test, common default usernames and passwords, as well as some frequently used … More At least 15% of home routers are unsecure

How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

October 6, 2016

These days it seems that for every work device you use, you have a personal alternative. But this means having twice as many gadgets – two smartphones, two tablets or even two notebooks – and even more security concerns. To make things even more difficult, for many of these gadgets you ideally need to have … More How to handle multiple devices and passwords at once

Half a billion Yahoo users victim to ‘biggest data breach in history’

September 23, 2016

Yahoo has confirmed that half a billion users may have had their data stolen in what has been described as the ‘biggest data breach in history’. The company said it believes that the sensitive information – which includes names, email addresses, hashed passwords and phone numbers – was stolen from its network in late 2014 … More Half a billion Yahoo users victim to ‘biggest data breach in history’

Top 5 threats for online gamers and how to avoid them

September 2, 2016

We all know how much you enjoy playing – socially, professionally or casually – video games, which is why we want to take this opportunity to share more information about safe online gaming. Previously we have discussed how to protect yourself while playing, with professional online gamers offering advice based on their knowledge and experience as … More Top 5 threats for online gamers and how to avoid them