Security Tips

Password security exploits are among the easiest for cybercriminals. The password security breach. It’s the simplest exploit in the book. The first thing any cybercriminal does when breaking into a system is try some popular passwords. IT leaders and cybersecurity researchers are routinely amazed to find out just how far hackers can go with nothing […]

Encryption is the process of encoding messages or information in such a way that only authorized parties can read it. It can be used to transform data that you send across the internet into a format which is only readable when in possession of a decryption key, which provides the code to decipher the encryption. […]

Are you realizing that saving passwords in your browser isn’t super secure? In this post, we’ll show you how to view and delete saved passwords in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari.

There was a great segment on Monday morning’s Halloween-themed Good Morning America where host Becky Worley explained to viewers the dangers of “zombie accounts”—old, forgotten, or compromised online accounts that can come back to haunt you. As Worley puts it: “Zombie accounts” sounds like some creepy horror show. But there is a real danger here. […]

Facebook was hacked, and now everyone is scrambling to understand why it happened, who was responsible, and most importantly, what it means for the potentially 90 million affected users. What’s become clear is that Facebook’s unprecedented access to user data across at least 8 million websites—via the ever-present Login With Facebook option—puts each of Facebook’s 2 billion-plus […]

May 4th was World Password Day (#WorldPasswordDay). It’s a global initiative originated by Intel and championed by Dashlane to tackle the number 1 problem in the digital world—passwords. As one of the leading password managers in the industry, we wanted to take this time make an international public service announcement: World, we have a password problem.  […]

“What is a hack, exactly? And what’s the difference between a hack and a data breach?” Given the frequency with which hacks and data breaches occur, we get asked these questions a lot. You’ll see many mainstream media outlets using these words interchangeably. Though the two sometimes overlap, there are some key differences between them […]

Are you worried about a data breach at your organization? You should be. But you should also be able to rest easy knowing you put your organization in the best position to keep sensitive company and customer information protected. One of the core components to a role in IT or Security is the ability to […]

By now, you’ve probably heard about the Delete Facebook movement. Stemming from the alleged misuse of data from over 50 million user accounts (update: 87 million user accounts) by a firm called Cambridge Analytica during the 2016 presidential election, Facebook users have been deleting accounts as a way of showing that they want to control their data. Whether […]

Data breach! The phrase itself is enough to make even the most seasoned IT or security professional cringe. Hackers who exploit weaknesses in your security represent one of the most nefarious dangers to your business, employees, and clients. These aren’t over-exaggerated claims, either.  World famous businessman, Warren Buffet, stated that cyber crimes were the number one problem with […]

Data breaches and malware attacks make headlines every day – and huge, household names are no longer the sole target. Small and mid-sized businesses are increasingly being targeted by cyber criminals and hackers who seek to exploit the brand for their own purposes. Tracking down and eliminating sources of risk can help prevent data theft […]

Before I began using Dashlane, I used to stash my passwords everywhere, from random pieces of paper to the deepest corners of my computer to my sock drawer. As you can imagine, I had a difficult time keeping up with them.  Fortunately, I’ve since learned from my bad password storage habits, and decided to share this simple […]