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As Elections Near, Trouble Brews for SMB Security
Many SMB executives feel they are prime targets for foreign attackers who wish to wage cyber war and breach national security. In the current climate, cybersecurity attacks are considerable stressors and remain at the forefront of everyone’s mind. When looking at the small- and midsize-business (SMB) world, in particular, there’s always a concern about keeping […]

What Is a Security Alert (And What Should I Do If I Get One)?
Dashlane will alert you if any of your accounts have been compromised or could be at risk.

Think Beyond IT When Assessing Cybersecurity Risks
Hackers don’t limit themselves to technical exploits—and neither should you. Despite the implications of its name, cybersecurity is more than just an IT issue. Some hackers are infamous for using technical wizardry to find and exploit vulnerabilities in business systems, but the vast majority use far more modest methods. Why go through the trouble of […]

Facebook And Google Top Dashlane’s List Of 2019’s Worst Password Offenders
Dashlane’s fourth annual list of the Worst Password Offenders is out—from a Congressman, to Lisa Kudrow, to the biggest tech companies in the world. What is clearer than ever is that as more and more of our lives have migrated online, everyone needs an easier way to browse the web safely and seamlessly. “The drudgery […]

Can You Trust Your Web Browser With Your Passwords?
Learn about the advantages and drawbacks of letting your browser store your passwords. Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari allow users to store their passwords using a built-in password manager. Some browsers will even generate random passwords for users and remember them on their own. This is undoubtedly a useful feature created to meet popular demand. […]

Password Management in the Age of Data Privacy
Service providers have to be careful about how they capture user data. The internet will not be secure until every user enjoys guaranteed data privacy. Until this is in place, cybercriminals will continue to outpace their victims. Data privacy laws like Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are […]

The Age of Data as a Liability
This week, CNBC hosted a conversation between execs from DuckDuckGo, Facebook, and Mozilla on businesses’ responsibility for the customer data they collect. “I think there was an article of faith maybe ten years ago that all data should be kept because it will ultimately someday be valuable,” Alan Davidson, VP of global policy at Firefox […]

Don’t Fall Victim to Password Mistakes in the Office
Employees often have these five misconceptions when choosing passwords for work. Strong password creation is a necessity in the workplace, yet a vast number of working individuals do not understand what exactly is required to generate a secure password. This is problematic because passwords are the first and last line of defense against unauthorized access. […]

Dashlane Gift Guide: Premium is the Perfect Present for Pretty Much Everyone
You’ve already checked the easy ones off your list. Your sister is more than happy with a gift certificate to Sephora. You know your best friend collects cook books. But then there’s everyone else, and some of them are just not as simple. Well, we’re here to help. What if you could gift peace of […]

Ensure Password Security for Remote Workers
Balance connectivity and security in your password management policy. How many of your employees share passwords with one another? At first, you might want to say that none of them do. It’s specifically forbidden in your cybersecurity policy, after all. But there’s a big difference between saying something and doing it. According to SurveyMonkey, one-third […]

The State of Digital Identity
At Spark The Change, a conference in Paris, focused on innovation and changing the world, I shared my view on the State of Digital Identity. Being the CTO of a company like Dashlane gives me a special insight and view on the topic, which I’m excited to share. But first, let me tell you a […]

Password Manager Storage: Cloud vs. Local
Discover the pros and cons of each storage medium for security application. Most people would assume that if you want to keep something safe, you have to keep it nearby. This convention of common sense might not tell the entire story, however. Proximity does not necessarily equal security, as anyone who has accidentally left their […]