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Remove the Complexity of Sophisticated Cybersecurity to Beat Sophisticated Threats

Former White House Director of Cybersecurity, Rob Knake, explains the current cyber threat landscape, and how organizations without security teams...

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8 Reasons Your Organization is Susceptible to a Cyberattack

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The Inside Scoop: Types of Insider Threats in Cybersecurity

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Challenges Small IT Teams Face Securing Their Organizations

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The Modern Phishing Awareness Training Guide for Employees

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A Drive to Defend: How a Car Ride Led to the Start of Defendify

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14 Best Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Solutions

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Layered Cybersecurity: A Comprehensive Guide for Effective Defense

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What You Need to Know About: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

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What You Need to Know About: The California Consumer Privacy Act (And Others Like It)

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How Do I Know If I Need Managed Detection & Response?

Managed Detection & Response (MDR) is a specialized cybersecurity service that provides organizations with 24/7 outsourced monitoring of their systems to identify and respond to security threats and incidents effectively.

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Fortifying Your Organization Against the Evolving Ransomware Landscape

Ransomware attacks can disrupt an organization’s business and be costly to resolve. Learn how to defend your organization against ransomware using the recommendations of CISA's #StopRansomware Guide.

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8 Reasons Your Organization is Susceptible to a Cyberattack

In today's digital landscape, organizations of all sizes are vulnerable to cyberattacks. However, small to mid-sized organizations often face unique challenges that can make them more susceptible to these threats. In this blog post, we will explore 8 reasons why your organization might be vulnerable to a cyberattack and what you can do about it.

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Ransomware Never Takes a Holiday

While you're feeling jolly, cyber-attackers are preying on the fact that people are distracted and out of the office. Here's how to stop ransomware from ruining your holidays.

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Becoming Ransomware Resilient

Industry experts weigh in on why ransomware-related cyberattacks are increasing, who is responsible, what is being done to help organizations better understand this evolving threat, and recommendations to shore up cybersecurity protection.

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Key Takeaways from March 2022 White House Cybersecurity Briefing

On March 21st, the White House issued a cybersecurity brief covering important facts for security teams and everyday users alike. Defendify has compiled a few big takeaways from the brief for businesses to consider as they look at improving their security posture during these uncertain times.

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Reflect to Improve: Ransomware Trends of 2021

Looking forward to 2022, we must learn from the ransomware trends of 2021 and leverage our newfound knowledge to prepare for and address the challenges ahead.

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Managed Detection & Response: The Answer to Minimal IT Resources

It can be challenging for growing organizations to identify and respond to active threats during regular business hours, never mind when employees are on vacation, out sick, or even new to working from home.

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Shop Smart with Data Breach Detection

For organizations of every size, it's even more critical during peak shopping times to make sure your data is not at risk from a cyberattack. That's where managed detection and response become an essential adjunct to any cybersecurity solution.

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Breach Prevention While Away from The Office

Whether you're traveling somewhere tropical or just relaxing at home, cyber attackers will be looking to take advantage of your absence. Organizations need a plan for data breach prevention.

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Steps to Prevent Cyberattacks: Managed Detection and Response

Those without in-house security teams could leave their organization vulnerable and needing to know steps to prevent cyberattacks.

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How Do I Know If I Need Penetration Testing?

Penetration testing is a proactive cybersecurity method that can be used to discover network and security weaknesses through simulated cyberattacks, across networks, systems, mobile and web apps.

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Proactive and Reactive Strategies for the Prevention and Containment of Cyberattacks

There is no magical answer to cybersecurity (despite what some vendors may claim). Even organizations with mature security programs can be vulnerable to user errors and sophisticated criminals. The goal is to be a harder target: making it more difficult for criminals to gain a foothold and have well defined containment strategy for a cybersecurity incident.

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8 Reasons Your Organization is Susceptible to a Cyberattack

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How Do I Know if I Need Vulnerability Scanning?

“How do I know if I need vulnerability scanning?” is a question that business owners, IT providers, and individuals alike have asked themselves and their security resources. Cybersecurity can seem complicated, and it can be difficult to understand which tools or solutions apply to your specific systems. The good news is, we’re here to give you the rundown on the 6 W’s of vulnerability scanning, so you can decide for yourself if vulnerability scanning is right for you (spoiler alert: it is!).

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How to Prevent a Security Breach in the Workplace: Building a Team of Cyber-Defenders

While there is no exact playbook on how to prevent a security breach in the workplace, there are certainly key tactics that can fortify your company’s defenses. Our approach is highly team-focused; read on for how to build your very own team of cyber-defenders.

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How to Manage Supply Chain Risk and 3rd Party Vulnerabilities

Risks incurred by supply chain and 3rd party vulnerabilities are becoming increasingly common due to ransomware, zero-day attacks, and other cyber-threats. Learn how to protect your organization by creating a vulnerability management strategy.

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Cyberattacks on IoT Devices: IoT Can Mean Smarter, Faster, Cheaper, and Less Secure

Your smart thermostat might be convenient, but cyberattacks on IoT devices can do and do happen. Learn how to take the necessary precautions to protect your home and organization .

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Continuous Monitoring: Cybersecurity 24/7, 365

Defendify wants to empower organizations to be cyber smart not just this month, but all year long by sharing methods of continuous monitoring. Cybersecurity across multiple channels and systems is essential in the protection of data, whether belonging to your organization, customers, partners, or suppliers.

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Cybersecurity Awareness in the Workplace: 4 Tips to Keep Your Organization Safe and Secure

Read 4 steps organizations of all shapes and sizes can take to protect themselves against cyberattacks and increase cybersecurity awareness in the workplace.

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Vulnerability Management: Getting down to brass tacks

When it comes to data vulnerability management, there can be a lot of confusion. Get the "Who, What, When, How, and Why" of data security testing fundamentals.

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The Modern Phishing Awareness Training Guide for Employees

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5 Tips for Implementing a Successful Social Engineering and Phishing Training Program

The lack of enthusiasm around social engineering and phishing awareness training can be a royal pain for IT professionals tasked with keeping an organization's network safe. Though it can be challenging, getting buy-in from the entire organization is essential to combating cyberattacks from social engineering and phishing ploys such as business email compromise, invoice fraud, social media attacks, and various types of phishing.

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A Complete Guide to the CEO Fraud Business Email Compromise Phenomenon

A complete guide to CEO fraud business email compromise phenomenon to stay ahead of evolving social engineering techniques.

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Social Engineering Awareness Training for Employees: The Framework

We believe that your team can be your strongest line of defense in preventing cyberattacks, provided they receive proper social engineering awareness training. Consistent training, combined with straightforward policies, and a culture of cybersecurity will enable your employees to be able to identify a threat and make the right decisions should they encounter a social engineering attempt.

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Why Your Phishing Training Program Isn't Working (and How to Fix It)

If you’re serious about cybersecurity, chances are you have a phishing training program in place. But is it working? Let us help you make the most of your investment.

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The Top Phishing and Social Engineering Techniques in Hacking

Bolstering your organization’s knowledge is the best first step in combatting cyber threats. By spreading awareness and encouraging understanding of the top phishing and social engineering techniques in hacking, teams can better protect themselves against cyber-risks.

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The Ultimate Tackle Box: How to Fight Phishing

While the concept of phishing has become well-known at this point, how to fight phishing is unfortunately not quite as straightforward and requires a multi-layered approach.

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How to Prevent a Security Breach in the Workplace: Building a Team of Cyber-Defenders

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To Err is Human: How to Protect Against Security Breaches Caused by Human Error

When you think about cyberattacks, you might envision hackers toiling away in some faraway country; however, the unfortunate reality is that a whopping 88% of security breaches are caused by human error. Learn our approach for preventing these mistakes in your organization.

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The Inside Scoop: Types of Insider Threats in Cybersecurity

The types of insider threats in cybersecurity might surprise you. You might be inclined to think that the greatest risks posed to your organization are the result of malicious intentions, when in reality, exposure caused by the negligence of partners and/ or employees can be equally or even more damaging.

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How to Prevent a Security Breach in the Workplace: Building a Team of Cyber-Defenders

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To Err is Human: How to Protect Against Security Breaches Caused by Human Error

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The Inside Scoop: Types of Insider Threats in Cybersecurity

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The 3 B's: Getting Buy-In for Data Security Policies and Procedures

Data security policies and procedures may not seem like the most exciting secret weapons when it comes to fighting cybercrime, but they play an important role in your organization's defense against breaches. Learn how to get your full team on board with our 3 B's of getting buy-in across your organization.

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Remove the Complexity of Sophisticated Cybersecurity to Beat Sophisticated Threats

Former White House Director of Cybersecurity, Rob Knake, explains the current cyber threat landscape, and how organizations without security teams can gain the same comprehensive protection of larger enterprise cybersecurity solutions - but without the expense or complexity.

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8 Reasons Your Organization is Susceptible to a Cyberattack

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The Inside Scoop: Types of Insider Threats in Cybersecurity

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How to Manage Supply Chain Risk and 3rd Party Vulnerabilities

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Cyberattacks on IoT Devices: IoT Can Mean Smarter, Faster, Cheaper, and Less Secure

Your smart thermostat might be convenient, but cyberattacks on IoT devices can do and do happen. Learn how to take the necessary precautions to protect your home and organization .

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A Conversation with Mark Sunday: Common Cybersecurity Challenges of a CIO

Defendify’s Rob Simopoulos will sit down for a compelling conversation with Mark Sunday to discuss his experiences and explore the common cybersecurity challenges a CIO encounters.

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Adding Value Through the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC)

Learn about the new Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC) designed for integrators to prove they have an understanding of current cyber threats, and can be trusted to select, install and configure electronic and physical security devices in a more secure way.

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Taking Control of Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Ginny Lee, the Americas Privacy Officer at Cisco, explains how increased data privacy concerns have influenced government regulations, managing a remote workforce, and new technology adoption. Learn how quickly identify data privacy and security risks across all departments, and what’s needed to fill the gaps.

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Unpacking Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity

Former Director of White House Cybersecurity, Rob Knake, breaks down the May 12, 2021 Executive Order by the Biden Administration, outlining the reasons and potential impact of new cybersecurity requirements, how Executive Order 14028 will be implemented, and what organizations who provide products or services to Federal agencies will need to know.

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The Legal Side of Cybersecurity: How Growing Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Cybercriminal tactics are becoming more sophisticated, increasing the risk of a cyberattack for organizations of all sizes. But what happens, from a legal sense, when a cyber breach occurs?

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Why You Can't Rely on Cyber Insurance Alone

Before exploring options with an insurance underwriter, you need to know that there’s no such thing as ‘enough’ and the first prerequisite to coverage is having a solid cybersecurity program in place.

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The Cost of Operating Without Cyber Insurance

The costs of cyber insurance are becoming increasingly expensive for both insurer and the insured, yet doing nothing to prepare has far-reaching implications.

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Million Dollar Peace of Mind from Defendify

Layered cybersecurity is the best way to prevent a cyber breach, but incidents can and do still happen. If a breach does occur, no need to fear: Defendify still has you covered with our Cybersecurity Service Warranty.

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Is Cyber Insurance Worth the Cost?

The uptick in cyber threats has organizations asking, "is cyber insurance worth the cost?" The quick answer — yes!

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Cyber Insurance Readiness Checklist

This checklist includes vital questions to help your organization understand if your cybersecurity program can meet the always-evolving insurance coverage requirements.

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The Perfect Storm For Cyber Insurance

Break through the storm of emerging cybersecurity insurance requirements, and learn simple approaches to help policy holders lower their coverage costs.

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Why Do Cyberattacks Like the Colonial Pipeline Keep Happening?

How prepared are organizations against a cyberattack? The Roux Institute at Northeastern University hosts security experts from General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works and Defendify to discuss what cybercriminals look for, and what steps IT and security professionals can take steps to strengthen cybersecurity.

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The Legal Side of Cybersecurity: How Growing Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Cybercriminal tactics are becoming more sophisticated, increasing the risk of a cyberattack for organizations of all sizes. But what happens, from a legal sense, when a cyber breach occurs?

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Why You Could Be Denied Cyberattack Insurance Coverage

As you’re working toward achieving robust cybersecurity, the subject of cyber attack insurance coverage and cybersecurity insurance requirements is sure to enter the discussion.

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How Does Cyber Insurance Work and Where to Start?

With cyberattacks on the rise, organizations are at greater risk of ransomware attacks. Cybercrime damages are predicted to reach $6 trillion worldwide this year. These costs include the damage and destruction of data, operational downtime, lost productivity, intellectual property theft, recovery of data and systems, and potential legal repercussions. Many organizations are looking to purchase cyber insurance to help mitigate the risks of ransomware but are asking how it works and where to start the process?

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The Modern Phishing Awareness Training Guide for Employees

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What You Need to Know About: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

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What You Need to Know About: The California Consumer Privacy Act (And Others Like It)

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Getting Started: How to Build a Successful Cybersecurity Program from the Ground Up

Starting a cybersecurity program can be confusing, particularly in organizations with limited security staff. Every team can use a few tips to avoid common issues. Our goal in this blog is to help IT and security professionals understand the fundamentals of a successful cybersecurity program.

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5 Tips for Implementing a Successful Social Engineering and Phishing Training Program

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Explaining the Risk of a Cyberattack in Their Language

In today's digital landscape, the risk of a cyberattack looms large, presenting a unique set of challenges for organizations across industries. However, the perception of this risk varies among employees based on their roles within the company. While the intricacies of cyber threats may not be essential for all personnel to grasp, it is crucial that every member of the team comprehends the potential dangers involved.

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How Do I Know If I Need Cybersecurity Risk Assessments?

One of the things we hear from many business owners and even some IT folks is "how do I know if our cybersecurity is up to snuff? Where do we even start?" A cybersecurity risk assessment is an easy way to understand where your cybersecurity stands, what you can do to improve it, and how to prioritize accordingly.

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Cybersecurity Bootcamp: Get Your Security in Shape

Just like adopting a fitness regimen, building a strong cybersecurity program requires discipline, dedication, and a solid plan. Get your security in shape with our cybersecurity bootcamp.

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Proactive and Reactive Strategies for the Prevention and Containment of Cyberattacks

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Remove the Complexity of Sophisticated Cybersecurity to Beat Sophisticated Threats

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How Do I Know If I Need Managed Detection & Response?

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What the SEC Cybersecurity Rules Mean for Midsize Organizations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) governs reporting requirements for public companies. As of September 5, 2023, significant events include cybersecurity incidents: so what does this mean for small and midsized organizations?

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Cybersecurity Awareness in the Workplace: 4 Tips to Keep Your Organization Safe and Secure

Read 4 steps organizations of all shapes and sizes can take to protect themselves against cyberattacks and increase cybersecurity awareness in the workplace.

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Why Do Cyberattacks Like the Colonial Pipeline Keep Happening?

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The Intersection of Cybersecurity, Law, and Business

In this episode, Rob speaks with Sid Bose, attorney with Ice Miller’s Data Security and Privacy Group. Their discussion...

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Due Diligence: A Guide to Preventing Stolen Passwords

Stolen passwords are no joke, but don’t panic: there are several measures you can take to mitigate the risks to you and your organization.

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Cybersecurity Awareness in the Workplace: 4 Tips to Keep Your Organization Safe and Secure

Read 4 steps organizations of all shapes and sizes can take to protect themselves against cyberattacks and increase cybersecurity awareness in the workplace.

Protect Your Organization from Insider Threats

Most organizations know they need to protect themselves from external cyber threats, but what if a threat comes from the inside? Learn all about insider threats during this webinar.

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Cybersecurity Spring Cleaning: Keep Your Passwords Out of the Dark Web

As new beginnings come with the spring season, it's time to purge harmful password hygiene habits that can lead to your organization's credentials being caught up on the web.

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Defendify Championing ‘Identity Management Day’

Defendify is proud to be an Industry Champion for the second annual Identity Management Day,' an annual awareness event that will take place on the second Tuesday in April each year. The inaugural Identity Management Day will be held on April 12, 2022.

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How Are Passwords Stolen and Why?

As new beginnings come with the spring season, it's time to purge harmful password hygiene habits and make room for robust password hygiene and multi-factor authentication tools.

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The Intersection of Privacy & Cybersecurity

Interview with Ginny Lee, Privacy Officer at CISCO, who has extensive experience working with organizati...

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Password Hacks: Strength in Numbers (and letters and symbols)

Use these clever password hacks to avoid account take over and cyberattacks.

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