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... At least according to a recent report posted by the password manager firm NordPass. NordPasses 2024's Top 200 Most Commonly Used Passwords list reflects the sad truth that many people don't take password security seriously and believe codes like "123456" are acceptable. Then some figure, "Hey, the bad guys will never figure it out if I add a couple more digits", and use "123456789". Finally, we have those who seemingly just gave up all hope and used "password".

The main difference between Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) is that IAM manages who has access to which resources, while PAM secures access to sensitive information. IAM involves solely user identities, and PAM falls under the umbrella of IAM by monitoring user identities with access to privileged data. Continue reading to learn more about IAM and PAM, their key differences and when to implement them in your organization.

Vishing, also known as voice phishing, occurs when scammers make phone calls to trick you into sharing personal information or sending money. By impersonating legitimate companies and using social engineering tactics, scammers hope to gain your trust and persuade you to share sensitive information, which they can use to commit fraud or identity theft.

In the intense arena of Formula 1 racing, every millisecond counts – not just on the track but also in protecting the valuable data that drives success. Williams Racing, a team that has an impressive record in F1 with nine Constructors’ Championships and seven Drivers’ Championships, recently faced a critical challenge: securing sensitive data across a global operation while maintaining the lightning-fast access their team needs to compete.

A brushing scam occurs when you receive a package containing items you never ordered. The unexpected package will be addressed to you, but it will most likely not have a return address on it. Some scammers send packages through popular third-party sellers, such as Amazon, to make you believe you’ve received a package by mistake.

You can protect your IP address by hiding it and masking your location to prevent cybercriminals from impersonating or tracking you. An IP address, also called an Internet Protocol address, is a series of unique numbers that identifies your device on the internet or the network it’s connected to. Your IP address allows information to be sent across a network and distinguishes your device from others on the internet.

Cybersecurity leaders across all levels of government are growing increasingly alarmed by the rise of cyber attacks fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Cybercriminals are now incorporating machine learning and automation into their strategies, significantly boosting the scale, efficiency and sophistication of their attacks. According to a recent survey of over 800 IT leaders, a staggering 95% believe that cyber threats have become more advanced than ever before.

You can share your WiFi password safely by using a strong password, creating a guest network, enabling your router’s encryption and regularly updating your router. Sharing your WiFi password safely is important because someone with bad intentions could use it to hack into your network, steal your personal information or infect your devices with malware.

According to Experian, there have been approximately 416,000 reported cases of credit card fraud so far in 2024. Credit card fraud occurs when someone uses your credit card to make purchases without your permission by impersonating you. Someone can use your credit card without physical access by stealing your credit card number through credit card skimming, shoulder surfing, phishing and hacking.