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Random but Memorable - Episode 10.9: Artificial Intelligence Mega Mixtape

In this episode we're bringing you a very special AI Edition of Watchtower Weekly. Tune in as we explain why all the headlines about AI cracking passwords are actually old news. And how AI is making pop fans’ fantasies come true. 🤖🔤🎶 We're also joined by Anna Pobletts for This Week at 1Password, where we unveil “Passage by 1Password” and two exciting new products: Passkey Complete and Passkey Flex. Settle in to find out what these solutions mean for passkeys and the passwordless future.

What is Doxxing?

Doxxing, also spelled doxing, is when a threat actor publishes Personally Identifiable Information (PII) about their target online. This can include publishing the target’s place of employment, home address, credit or debit card numbers and any other sensitive information. The purpose of the threat actor publishing another person’s PII varies, but most commonly has to do with harassment.

How to Secure Your PayPal and Venmo Accounts

PayPal and Venmo are online platforms that let businesses and individuals send and receive payments. You can secure your PayPal or Venmo account by using a strong password, setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and using other security features available. Since these accounts handle financial transactions and sensitive information, they are common targets for cyberattacks.

Save, sign in, and unlock with passkeys

Passkeys are the future of authentication: they're both safer, and easier to use than passwords. You can now store, manage, and use passkeys to access online accounts through 1Password in the browser. Later this summer, you'll also get the option to secure your 1Password account, unlock vaults, and sign in securely across multiple devices using a passkey.

How to Make Your Email More Secure

You use your email address for a wide variety of things such as when you’re shopping or setting up an online account. Because your email is linked to so many different accounts, securing it is crucial to keeping your other accounts safe, since most password resets are sent to your email address. To make your email more secure you should create a strong password, enable MFA and always log out of your account.

How a Password Manager Enhances Productivity

People who don’t have a password manager often struggle with forgetting their passwords and having to reset them when attempting to log in to their online accounts. This is frustrating, time-consuming and leads to a loss in productivity. A password manager enhances your productivity since it remembers passwords for you, aids you in generating strong passwords and autofills your login credentials, saving you time to focus on more important tasks.

Introducing Passage by 1Password - the simple way to add passkey support to your app or website

Toward the end of last year, Passage joined 1Password to bring passwordless authentication to everyone. Now, we’re ready to introduce you to Passage by 1Password: the fastest and most secure way for developers and businesses to add passkey support to their products.

Cyber Threats Facing the Accounting Industry

Accounting firms handle sensitive client data on a daily basis, making them prime targets for cybercrime. According to PwC, accounting firms have a 30% higher risk of cyberattacks than other businesses. Breaches in the industry are among the most expensive, with IBM’s “Cost of a Data Breach 2022” report finding the average breach totaled $5.97 million.

Is Privileged Access Management Important for SMBs?

Yes, Privileged Access Management (PAM) is important for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (SMBs). Any business that has privileged systems and accounts to secure and manage needs a PAM solution. Without a PAM solution in place, businesses are at a greater risk of suffering a cyberattack which can be financially and reputationally devastating. Continue reading to learn more about privileged access management and how it benefits SMBs.