Could your passwords be guessed from your digital footprint?

Could your passwords be guessed from your digital footprint?

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A surprising number of passwords can be guessed by cyber criminals studying someone’s digital footprint, a top data security expert has warned.

Something as innocent as a photo of your child’s birthday party or a memory of a childhood pet can be used to guess critical passwords.

“The internet never forgets content you posted years …


Tech Update: Is this the end of passwords… forever?

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Could we be just a few years away from the death of passwords? Microsoft, Apple and Google have joined forces on a new initiative to kill it dead. Here’s what they have planned as a replacement.

If you HATE creating new strong passwords every time you sign up to something, this news is going to …


Don’t save your passwords like this

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Microsoft is always introducing new features and services to keep your people safe online, and your data secure.

As a business owner or manager, you should already know that weak or reused passwords are one of the biggest risks to data security.

A new update coming soon to Microsoft Edge will give you access to …


It’s time to check your business’s defences against the threat of Russian cyber attack

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While the cyber security of your business should always be a high priority, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means that businesses may be at an increased risk of cyber attack.

Although there is no direct threat at present, the West is placing a range of sanctions on Russia. There could be retaliation, and Russia has used …


Never have to remember a password again

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Remembering lots of different passwords can be a nightmare. That’s why it feels easier to use a memorable password like fluffy123 to access all of the different accounts you regularly use. But doing this is the quickest way to get yourself hacked and put your business at risk.

Having a strong, randomly generated unique password …


A password manager makes life simpler

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How’s your manager working out for you at the moment?

Not the one with the mountain of work on their desk. Your password manager.

You do have one, don’t you?

Because, you know how important it is to use a unique, randomly generated password for every app you use, and site you visit.

Don’t …


Keeping data safe: The importance of good passwords

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These days most of us are connected to the world via laptops, computers, mobiles, tablets and even watches. The internet has changed the world. In the same way you that learn about how to be safe when you leave home, it is important to learn how to stay safe online.  Securing your passwords is the …


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