How to be digitally safe from cyberattacks?
4 years, 3 months ago

How to be digitally safe from cyberattacks?

The Hindu  

As people increasingly spend more time online, sharing and exchanging information, it is important to stay safe from cyber threats. Cyberattacks in India have jumped as much as 40% between April and June this year, compared with the fourth quarter of 2019, according to security research firm Kapersky Security Network. Password management applications like Dashlane and Password Boss can help keep passwords locked down, security firm Norton says. Social media exposure Restricting personal information on social media sites allows minimal access to cybercriminals. Home network Virtual Private Networks creates an encrypted tunnel between the user and the remote server, making data secure from prying eyes.

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India uses some of the worst passwords, can be cracked in under 1 second, shows survey
1 month, 1 week ago

India uses some of the worst passwords, can be cracked in under 1 second, shows survey

Firstpost  

A recent study by NordPass reveals that ‘123456’ remains India’s most common password, followed by ‘password’. Alarmingly, 78% of the world’s most common passwords can now be cracked in under a second, a sharp rise from last year’s 70% The study reveals that nearly half of the world’s most common passwords consist of easy keyboard patterns like “qwerty,” “123456789,” and …

These commonly used passwords are an open invitation for hackers- Change them NOW!
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1 month, 1 week ago

These commonly used passwords are an open invitation for hackers- Change them NOW!

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NordPass' latest research reveals the most commonly used passwords worldwide, and unfortunately, many of these can be cracked in less than a second. Top Passwords in India The research found that Indian users tend to stick to easily memorable phrases like: Indya123 Abcd1234 Admin While these are easy to remember, they are also among the easiest to crack. Corporate Accounts …

Fear of password theft looms! Delhi Police unveils ingenious hack to thwart system hacks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Fear of password theft looms! Delhi Police unveils ingenious hack to thwart system hacks

India TV News  

In this age of digitization, safety from cybercrimes has become one of the significant requirements. Recently, the Delhi Police shared a video on the social media platform X. By sharing it, Delhi Police wants to alert people that they will remain safe if they also create a strong password. While sharing this video, Delhi Police wrote in the caption, "Follow …

This is world most common password, but you shouldn’t keep. Study shows why
1 year, 1 month ago

This is world most common password, but you shouldn’t keep. Study shows why

Hindustan Times  

The most common password was "123456" and a hacker would probably take less than a second to crack it, according to a study conducted by NordPass, a software company that helps users organise their passwords. The password "123456" was held by about 45 lakhs accounts, the study found in partnership with independent experts specialising in researching cybersecurity incidents, according to …

5 Ways to protect your from online scams and false payments
2 years, 3 months ago

5 Ways to protect your from online scams and false payments

India TV News  

Google discussed numerous steps to protect internet users and the tech giant came back in the spotlight. In online hacking, victims may unintentionally transfer their payment codes to con artists, who then steal money from their bank accounts. In order to upskill 100,000 developers with a better grasp of security, privacy, and encryption, among other things Google is launching a …

'123456' and 'iloveyou' Are Among the Most Common Passwords Indians Use: Report
3 years, 1 month ago

'123456' and 'iloveyou' Are Among the Most Common Passwords Indians Use: Report

News 18  

Passwords are meant to add security to our digital presence but with so many of them to remember, we often tend to go for easily recallable ones. The latest report by NordPass, suggests that most people often go for easy to remember passwords like ‘12345’ or ‘1111111’ and this makes it very easy for hackers to crack them. The report …

Ways to protect your data from hackers
3 years, 1 month ago

Ways to protect your data from hackers

Deccan Chronicle  

Data breaches worldwide are increasing due to advancements in technology and bad actors having access to sophisticated tools. It is vital that you always use premium antivirus software as they give you the best protection against sophisticated malware hackers use. This is why it is important to regularly update software, especially your operating system, as zero-day exploits are popular ways …

Identity Theft the Biggest Cyber Security Threat in India, 2.7 Crore Affected in 2020: Norton
3 years, 8 months ago

Identity Theft the Biggest Cyber Security Threat in India, 2.7 Crore Affected in 2020: Norton

News 18  

Indians are among the most targeted user groups in the world in terms of cyber threats, and the Norton Cyber Safety Insights report, 2021, has further elucidated exactly how. While this may not be a big surprise, the numbers are far more emphatic when put in context – Norton claims as per its survey that 45 percent of adult Indian …

This is the most commonly used password in 2020
4 years ago

This is the most commonly used password in 2020

The Hindu  

The most commonly used password this year would take less than a second for cybercriminals to crack. And it was used more than 2.5 million times throughout this year, exposing people to cyberattacks more than 20 million times in 2020, according to password management service NordPass. The service noted that ‘123456’ as the most commonly used password this year, followed …

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