In the realm of cybersecurity, the RockYou.txt wordlist has become a household name. It’s a tool used by security professionals to test the strength of network security. However, like many tools in the digital world, it can also be misused by malicious actors. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the history of RockYou.txt, its uses and how to protect your organization from potential threats associated with it.
Identity theft is a crime that is unfortunately common and is devastating for the victim. Serious cases can require enormous amounts of time and money to recover. The three primary categories of identity theft include online identity theft, financial identity theft and medical identity theft.
If you discover you are a victim of credit card fraud, start the recovery process by notifying your credit card issuer, placing a fraud alert on your credit report, freezing your credit and contacting the three major credit bureaus. However, before taking these steps, you should determine if you are in fact a victim of credit card fraud.
Unfortunately, Instagram is a common target for malicious hackers. Cybercriminals hack accounts in order to distribute spam, commit phishing attacks against your followers and steal your data. There were more than 1 million social media account takeovers in 2022, and most of the affected accounts were on Instagram.
A good way to manage several passwords at once is by using a password manager. A password manager is a tool that aids users in creating, managing and securely storing all their passwords and sensitive data. Continue reading to learn the importance of managing passwords and how you can manage several passwords at once with a password manager.
A 2FA code, which stands for two-factor authentication code, is a form of Mutli-Factor Authentication (MFA) that requires a generated code as an additional verification factor to a username and password. For example, when logging in to an account, instead of solely entering your credentials, you would also have to provide a second method of verification by entering a code from an authenticator app or one that is sent to your phone.
Scareware is a type of social engineering cyberattack that uses psychological manipulation to trick victims into downloading malware disguised as antivirus software. Cybercriminals trick users with frightening, urgent messages in pop-ups or emails which claim their computer is infected. Continue reading to learn how scareware attacks work, how to avoid falling victim to them and how to remove scareware from your devices.
Texas State agencies, educational organizations and municipalities face relentless cyberthreats from malicious actors. These attacks jeopardize sensitive information and disrupt essential services. TX-RAMP serves as a program that aids agencies in enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture. Selecting a TX-RAMP Certified solution for password and privileged access management will help organizations of all sizes defend against cyberthreats.
The main differences between BreachWatch® and LifeLock are the type of protection they offer, the cost of each solution and the features they have. Continue reading to learn how BreachWatch and LifeLock compare, and how to choose the right dark web monitoring solution for yourself.
Have you ever wondered why PIN pads at grocery stores often have a protective shield surrounding the buttons? It’s to prevent an attack called “shoulder surfing.” Shoulder surfing is a method of information theft in which the perpetrator watches the victim from nearby to see any information they type or view on their screens. Keep reading to learn why shoulder surfing is a threat to cybersecurity and how to protect your private information from this form of attack.
