<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10.7px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">It&rsquo;s a problem we all recognize: sticky notes posted on monitors with scrawled reminders of passwords that should be private. Sure, these solutions are easy, convenient, and familiar&mdash;but they&rsquo;re also a glaring weak link in the chain of personal and business security. What started as a quick fix has become an overlooked risk.&nbsp; This isn&rsquo;t just a small issue; it&rsquo;s a business liability.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Today, we at LastPass are proud to launch our latest brand campaign: Mr. Note-It-All. Sticky notes are a playful and recognizable nod to the chaos that exists in many workplaces, but one with a powerful underlying message: It&rsquo;s time to change. It&rsquo;s time to move from sticky note chaos to seamless security. And since we know complete control and peace-of-mind is hard to come by, we at LastPass want to give you security, visibility, and effortless password management for your whole team.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/57hBklLfNt0?si=-wYHdyL2HluabW7X" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"></iframe>&nbsp;</span></h2>
<h2 class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">The Wake-Up Call: Businesses Need Password Help Now More Than Ever &nbsp;</span></h2>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">As technology and threats rapidly evolve, businesses must rethink how they manage security. Sticky notes and shared emails across employees may have worked in simpler times, but now Shadow IT is lurking as one of the greatest areas of threat to your business, unmonitored apps with unsafe password practices are leaving companies exposed, and forgotten credentials are ticking time bombs of vulnerability. One weak password, displayed for all to see, is all it takes to put your business in jeopardy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">For too long, password management has been treated as an afterthought, something that only the IT department needed to care about. But times have changed, and with those changes comes a new understanding: security must be simple, seamless, and above all, <em>everyone&rsquo;s </em>responsibility. &nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">That&rsquo;s why we knew it was time for LastPass to do more than offer best-in-class password management as a solution. We needed to reimagine how we educate the world about security and password management in a way that&rsquo;s relatable and engaging. We wanted to simply show how these old practices don&rsquo;t just slow you down &ndash; they put your entire company at risk.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">At LastPass, we call this risk <em>Mr. Note-It-All.&nbsp;</em> And he&rsquo;s covered in your passwords. Mr. Note-It-All is proof that password management has become a problem. It&rsquo;s chaotic. It&rsquo;s sticky notes on computer screens, handwritten scrawls in journals, or rows upon rows in spreadsheets. Or it's a walking, talking paper explosion. &nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6OzVxN7-bQ8?si=QTn4tRx7CnwG-aic" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin"></iframe>&nbsp;</span></h2>
<h2 class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">The Transformation: From Chaos to Control &nbsp;</span></h2>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">This is where LastPass shines. We take the chaos of forgotten passwords, shadow IT, and risky sticky notes and turn it into an organized, secure, and productive environment. We built LastPass to be more than a tool&mdash;we're a protector. Our password management platform doesn&rsquo;t just store passwords; we transform the way businesses approach data protection, access control, and peace of mind. We know that true security is invisible when it&rsquo;s seamless, and effective when it&rsquo;s simple. With LastPass, businesses gain total visibility, centralized control, and end-to-end protection for every login&mdash;because your security is only as strong as your weakest password. &nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Our promise is simple yet powerful: every login lives in LastPass. Because every login matters. We believe in a world where businesses no longer put themselves at risk because their employees are using unsecured passwords. We&rsquo;re here to guide businesses away from outdated, risky practices and unmanaged access and toward a future where every password is protected, private, and always within reach. &nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">This campaign isn&rsquo;t just a marketing strategy &ndash; it&rsquo;s a bold step to redefine what security means in the modern world and a way to show that protecting your business doesn&rsquo;t have to be complicated. It&rsquo;s time to embrace security that&rsquo;s as modern as the threats we face. Leave behind the era of sticky notes, forgotten logins, unsecured access, and avoidable risk. With LastPass, your business moves from vulnerability to confidence, from exposure to protection. Join us in ditching the sticky notes, controlling Shadow IT, and ensuring that every login is protected. And join us in having a laugh at the expense of Mr. Note-It-All.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Because we&rsquo;re not just securing businesses; we&rsquo;re reimagining what it means to be truly secure.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;"><strong>Watch all the episodes of our series <em>Note-It-All</em> <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.lastpass.com/lp/note-it-all" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;</strong></span></p>

Welcome to the Password Peace of Mind Your Company Deserves 

Launching our newest campaign with Mr. Note-It-All 

<h2 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5.3px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000;">Trust through security</span></h2>
<p style="color: #0f374e; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5.3px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">With a password management solution, like LastPass, you can provide trust in three critical ways:</span></p>
<h3 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 5.3px; margin-left: 0px;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">1.&nbsp;</span>Protecting sensitive information</span></h3>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">With an encrypted vault you can provide a solution to prevent unauthorized access and account takeovers. For your clients, this means business credentials are protected, private, and always within reach.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">This also translates to less downtime from password resets, more secure access, and stable business operations without security roadblocks.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<h3 class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">2.&nbsp;</span>Safeguarding<em> </em>from breaches<span style="background-color: #ffffff;"></span></h3>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Weak passwords are a ticking time bomb: <a href="https://www.itpro.com/security/cyber-attacks/358738/intern-blamed-for-weak-password-that-may-have-sparked-solarwinds"><span class="s3" style="color: #386573;">Poor password habits</span></a> saw 18,000 businesses compromised when hackers gained access to an update server.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">With a password manager, your clients can reduce their risk of credential-related breaches. Reporting capabilities provide granular insight into password habits and login activities to ensure every password is as effective as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<h3 class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">3.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #000000;">Meeting compliance standards</span></h3>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Your clients can enforce strong password policies and ensure compliance with detailed event logs as an auditing tool. A password management tool is also critical to acquiring cyber insurance (and lower premiums) in the case of an unforeseen event.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin: 0px 0px 5.3px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">Loyalty through convenience&nbsp;</span></h2>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">According to a <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368472871_The_Effect_of_Perceived_Ease_of_Use_and_Perceived_Usefulness_on_Trust_Loyalty_of_E-Commerce_Customers"><span class="s3" style="color: #386573;">recent ResearchGate study</span></a>, perceived ease of use and enjoyment has a direct and significant effect on brand loyalty and advocacy. If a platform is user friendly, customers are more likely to view it as reliable, a key factor in building trust.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">And customers who trust a product are more willing to repurchase and recommend the product to others. With a password manager, like LastPass, you can foster loyalty by:&nbsp;</span></p>
<h3 class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">1.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #000000;">Providing a user-friendly experience</span></h3>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">A robust, yet user-friendly admin dashboard is designed for admins of all experience levels. The streamlined console simplifies multi-tenancy management, while detailed invoices and prorated monthly billing ensure efficient operations.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">With easy, step-by-step guidance on <a href="https://support.lastpass.com/s/document-item?language=en_US&amp;bundleId=lastpass&amp;topicId=LastPass/uac_dashboard_overview.html&amp;_LANG=enus"><span class="s3" style="color: #386573;">interpreting adoption data</span></a>, you can confidently demonstrate the value and ease to protect each organization&rsquo;s credentials.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">This usability for all ethos extends to your customers, who can create, manage, and share passwords at the click of a button on any device, anywhere.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<h3 class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">2.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #000000;">Enhancing collaboration and productivity</span></h3>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">You can use <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-sharing"><span class="s3" style="color: #386573;">Secure Sharing</span></a> to streamline collaboration and improve productivity for your clients. Military-grade encryption ensures all shared passwords are stored and transmitted securely.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="p6" style="color: #0f374e; margin: 0px 0px 5.3px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">Partnering with LastPass&nbsp;</span></h2>
<h3 class="p1" style="color: #0f374e; margin: 0px 0px 5.3px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">Secure, effortless, and efficient password management with LastPass&nbsp;</span></h3>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">LastPass makes password management effortless on <a href="https://support.lastpass.com/s/document-item?language=en_US&amp;bundleId=lastpass&amp;topicId=LastPass/System_Requirements_for_Users.html&amp;_LANG=enus"><span class="s3" style="color: #386573;">any system or device</span></a>, whether you&rsquo;re on a Windows, Mac, Linux, or mobile platform.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Encrypted vault, zero knowledge architecture</span></h3>
<em></em>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">All LastPass customer vaults are protected by military grade AES-256 encryption. Our platform is also built on a Zero Knowledge security model &ndash; this means LastPass has no access to master passwords or vault data. Most importantly, no unencrypted master passwords or vault data is stored on our servers.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Unified, visible admin dashboard</span></h3>
<em></em>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">The <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/user-management"><span class="s3" style="color: #386573;">LastPass dashboard</span></a> lets your clients easily assess their Security Scores, maintain accountability with detailed reporting logs that tie actions to individuals, enforce password policies, restrict access to specific devices and locations, mandate use of MFA options, and manage group-level sharing.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Complete identity protection (SSO, MFA)</span></h3>
<em></em>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">With LastPass, you get secure password management with single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA) capabilities to help you maintain control over every access point.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Customizable policies</span></h3>
<em></em>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">In your admin dashboard, you can choose from over 100 granular policies that let you manage the password habits of entire organizations.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">You can set a specific policy and enable it for either an entire organization or a specific group of users in that organization. Doing this ensures that privileges are set to fit the security profile of your managed company.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">You can also set:&nbsp;</span></p>
<ul>
    <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">MFA policies to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive data&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li>
    <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Export policies to prevent the exfiltration of critical business assets&nbsp;</span></li>
    <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Sharing policies to restrict sharing with outsiders&nbsp;</span></li>
    <li class="li3" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Super admin policies to permit oversight of ALL shared folders and the resetting of any user&rsquo;s master password&nbsp;</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><span style="color: #000000;">Seamless integrations&nbsp;</span></h3>
<em></em>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">LastPass integrates with major directories and pre-integrated SSO apps.<span class="Apple-converted-space"></span></span></p>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">How it works: When you integrate LastPass with a client&rsquo;s identity provider, user groups from the IdP are automatically synced to LastPass. This means you can easily assign user groups to specific policies, shared folders, and SAML apps.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p2" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">You can also enable real-time provisioning and deprovisioning of LastPass accounts.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2 class="p8" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;">LastPass Partner Program</span><span class="s6" style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000;"><strong></strong>&nbsp;</span></h2>
<p class="p9" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s7">As a LastPass Partner, you can position yourself as a leader in secure credential management and take advantage of the program&rsquo;s financial incentives to enhance your product portfolio and drive profitability.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class="p10" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); margin: 0px 0px 10.7px;"><span class="s1" style="background-color: #ffffff;">Make sure to <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lastpass.registration.goldcast.io/series/51751066-e977-4f64-a80d-1ac0f023ee12" target="_blank"><span class="s8">register here</span></a> so you don&rsquo;t miss exciting updates coming your way that will transform how you Partner with LastPass. Stay tuned!</span></p>

How Password Management Builds Trust and Loyalty with Your Customers

Build trust and loyalty with a password management solution, like LastPass

<p>It has recently come to our attention that recent posts from our customers on the LastPass X social media account are eliciting a large influx of suspected bot replies. In one observed instance, several suspected bots replied in rapid succession to a user posting a comment on our X profile. Generally, the suspected bots claimed they received no response from the support center and directed the legitimate user to reach out to a third-party individual to resolve their issue. Typically, the purpose of this activity is to get customers to engage with specific, non-affiliated accounts, which puts customers at potential risk of potentially sharing sensitive information with a third-party. We are raising awareness of this inauthentic behavior to notify our customers who currently use X. </p>
<p>If you need customer support, please go directly to our website, https://www.lastpass.com. As always, please take the appropriate precautions, and if you have any questions if a social media account, email, or phone number is legitimate, please submit it to abuse@lastpass.com.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
&nbsp;<img src="https://www.lastpass.com/-/media/7dbbab93de8947b0b7ad11f1d1e6a36a.png" ></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Example of bot messages replying to a user over X.</em></p>

Bot activity targeting users engaging with LastPass on X platform

Recent posts from our customers on the LastPass X social media account are eliciting a large influx of suspected bot replies. Flagging for general awareness.

How to Change Your Facebook Password | LastPass

Learn how to quickly change your Facebook password with our simple, step-by-step guide. Keep your account secure with these easy tips from LastPass.

How to Change Your Facebook Password

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<h2>Step-by-step guide to recovering your forgotten Instagram password </h2>
<p>If you haven&rsquo;t signed up for a&nbsp;<a href="https://lastpass.com/create-account.php?premium=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">free LastPass account</a>, you&rsquo;ll have to&nbsp;<a href="https://help.instagram.com/129844100551729/?helpref=popular_articles" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reset or change your Instagram password manually.</a> &nbsp;</p>
<p>To do this, you&rsquo;ll need to&nbsp;<a href="https://help.instagram.com/409847499070242/?cms_platform=www&amp;helpref=platform_switcher" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click on &ldquo;Forgot password?&rdquo;</a> on the login screen or page. Next, enter your username, phone number, or email account address and click &ldquo;Send login link.&rdquo; Instagram will send a password reset link to the email or phone number you provided.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>If you&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/358911864194456" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signed up for Instagram with your Facebook</a> account:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li>Choose &ldquo;Log in with Facebook.&rdquo;&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Enter your email (or phone number) and Facebook password, then click &ldquo;Log in.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Once you&rsquo;re in, head to your Instagram profile and click on &ldquo;Edit profile.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>On the left menu, tap &ldquo;Password and Security&rdquo; under Accounts Center.</li>
    <li>Click &ldquo;Change Password.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Enter your old password and your new password twice.&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Tap &ldquo;Change Password&rdquo; to complete the update.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Protecting Your Instagram Password with LastPass </h2>
<h3>Creating a LastPass account and installing the browser extension&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Installing the LastPass browser extension streamlines your interaction with websites that require login credentials. Instead of hunting for passwords, you&rsquo;ll enjoy faster checkouts when banking or shopping online. The extension automatically fills in your credentials to the right websites only, which means you&rsquo;re protected from phishing,&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/what-is-keylogging" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">keylogging</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/shoulder-surfing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">shoulder surfing</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>To&nbsp;<a href="https://support.lastpass.com/s/document-item?language=en_US&amp;bundleId=lastpass&amp;topicId=LastPass/install-lastpass-extension.html&amp;_LANG=enus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">download the LastPass browser</a> extension, head to the&nbsp;<a href="https://lastpass.com/misc_download2.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LastPass downloads page</a> and select &ldquo;Download&rdquo; for your desired extension.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Importance of generating a strong master password </h3>
<p>A strong master password is essential because it serves as the gateway to your vault. If attackers successfully crack your master password, your exposed credentials can leave you vulnerable to unauthorized access and identity theft.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Attackers may:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li>Sell your stolen credentials on the Dark Web &ndash; <a href="https://blog.barracuda.com/2024/05/16/5-Ways-cybercriminals-access-credential-theft" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cryptocurrency and payment processing credentials</a> fetch the highest prices.&nbsp;</li>
    <li>Use your login info to perpetrate other attacks. In November 2024, attackers used stolen credentials to <a href="https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/the-impact-of-stolen-credentials-7386244/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">swipe 40GB of data from Schneider Electric&rsquo;s</a> JIRA platform. They also demanded $125,000 to not leak the data.</li>
    <li>Make <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/credential-theft-prevention" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">unauthorized money transfers</a>, draining your accounts of cash. Attackers are increasingly targeting peer-to-peer payment platforms like Zelle, Cash App, and Venmo. In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission received 65,000 complaints about <a href="https://www.pcbb.com/bid/2024-09-05-p2p-payment-fraud-is-on-the-rise-how-to-combat-it" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">P2P fraud payments</a>, with consumers suffering $210 million in losses.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Tips for Maintaining a Secure Instagram Account </h2>
<h3>Enabling two-factor authentication for extra security </h3>
<p>To enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your Instagram account:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li>Go to Profile &gt; Edit Profile &gt; Accounts Center &gt; Password and Security</li>
    <li>Select &ldquo;Two-Factor Authentication&rdquo; under &ldquo;Login &amp; Recovery.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Choose your preferred method to receive a security code: SMS text or authenticator app. Either <a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/566810106808145/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Duo Mobile or Google Authenticator</a> is recommended because they allow you to connect multiple devices to your account.</li>
    <li>Follow the prompts to set up 2FA.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3>Knowing when to update your Instagram password </h3>
<p>For 2024 and beyond, cybersecurity experts are recommending against frequent password resets. According&nbsp;<a href="https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp800-63b.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NIST</a>, consumers should first prioritize length in creating passwords.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Second, they should only update their passwords after a known security breach or compromise.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Avoiding common password mistakes </h3>
<p>To create a strong Instagram account password, you&rsquo;ll want to avoid:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li>Using the same passwords for all your accounts (password reuse)</li>
    <li>Creating easily guessed passwords like passw@rd123! or qwerty6789!</li>
    <li>Using compromised passwords from other breaches</li>
    <li>Not using <a href="https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp800-63b.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NIST best practices</a> for creating strong passwords</li>
    <li>Not using a password manager to generate robust credentials and monitor their &ldquo;health&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://www.techradar.com/data-breach-login-info" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Weak, reused passwords</a> can be leveraged by attackers to gain access to your social media, banking, and email accounts. &nbsp;</p>
<p>And if you have smart appliances, the effect can be devastating. In 2019, a hacker managed to&nbsp;<a href="https://iot.electronicsforu.com/content/whats-new/news-whats-new/hacker-breaks-into-smart-home-turns-up-thermostat-plays-vulgar-music/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">gain access to a couple&rsquo;s Google Nest</a> smart home appliances. Once in, they changed thermostat settings at will, played vulgar music, and hijacked the Nest security camera. The root of the problem? Compromised passwords.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Utilizing LastPass to manage multiple Instagram accounts </h3>
<p>With LastPass, you can generate as many secure passwords as needed for multiple Instagram accounts. And you can do this easily and quickly with our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">free, secure password generator</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Once you&rsquo;ve generated the passwords, you can store it in your personally encrypted vault &ndash; keeping them safe from attackers with malicious intent.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2>Why LastPass is the Best Password Manager for Instagram&nbsp;</h2>
<h3>Introduction to LastPass and its features </h3>
<p>LastPass is an award-winning password manager that provides a&nbsp;<a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/hoff-talks-lastpass-with-dark-reading-terry-sweeney" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Secure-by-Design vault</a> for all your passwords.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>And that&rsquo;s not all: you only need one master password to access your vault, and it can store much&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lastpass.com/resources/learning/saving-passwords-using-lastpass-password-vault" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more than login credentials</a>. This includes:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li>credit card/banking info</li>
    <li>digital copies of your driver&rsquo;s license, passport, COVID-19 vaccination card, Social Security card, and will</li>
    <li>tax, investment, and mortgage information</li>
    <li>subscription service info</li>
    <li>home, auto, and health insurance info&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p>And no matter what life throws at you, LastPass protects you with:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li><a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/emergency-access" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Emergency Access,</a> which lets you retrieve health information for spouses, children, and aging parents during a crisis</li>
    <li><a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/autofill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Autofill</a>, which automates your logins to shopping, ecommerce, and other platforms, so you&rsquo;re never locked out of your accounts again. In addition, LastPass won&rsquo;t autofill passwords on scam websites, so you&rsquo;re protected from phishing attempts and account takeovers.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How LastPass can generate and securely store your Instagram password </h3>
<p>Strong passwords are your first line of defense against unauthorized access, and we make it easy to create them with our free&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">password generator</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>In addition, you can keep all your login credentials secure in your&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lastpass.com/security/zero-knowledge-security" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LastPass vault</a>, a digital fortress with AES-CBC-256 encryption and 600,000 iterations of PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA-256 hashing + salting.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Benefits of using LastPass for password management </h3>
<p>With LastPass, password management becomes simple, secure, and frictionless. If you&rsquo;ve saved your Instagram password in your vault:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li>You'll never have to initiate another password reset &ndash; our <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/autofill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Autofill feature</a> securely inputs your credentials every time you log in to Instagram.</li>
    <li>You can access your Instagram password across all your devices, anytime, anywhere, with our <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/device-sync" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">automatic device sync</a> -- so you get Instagram access whether you&rsquo;re on vacation, at work, waiting for a flight, or at home.</li>
</ul>
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<h2>FAQ </h2>
<h3>How do I reset my IG password if I forgot it? </h3>
<p>If you forgot your IG password, check&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-vault" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your password vault</a> or reset it manually by clicking &ldquo;Forgot password?&rdquo; on the IG login page.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>How do you find your Instagram password? </h3>
<p>Check to see if your Instagram password is saved in your password vault, iPhone/ Android settings, or Chrome browser. To protect user privacy and security, Instagram doesn&rsquo;t allow the viewing of passwords directly within the Instagram app.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>How to change Instagram password on PC? </h3>
<p>To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/help/instagram/129844100551729" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">change your Instagram password on a PC</a>, head to Settings &gt; Accounts Center &gt; Password and Security &gt; Change password.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>What's a good password for Instagram? </h3>
<p>A good Instagram password should follow the&nbsp;<a href="https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-4/sp800-63b.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">newest NIST guidelines</a>:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li>Be sufficiently long and random</li>
    <li>At least 15 characters in length</li>
    <li>Incorporate ASCII, Unicode, or the space characters</li>
    <li>Never be reused</li>
    <li>Generated by a password manager</li>
</ul>

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<h2>Changing Your Google Password on a Computer</h2>
<h3>Step-by-step guide to change password on a computer</h3>
<ul>
    <li><a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/41078?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Open your Google Account</a> and sign in.    </li>
    <li>At the top left, click &ldquo;Security.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>In the section "How you sign in to Google," click &ldquo;Password.&rdquo; You may be prompted to sign in again.</li>
    <li>Enter your new password, then select &ldquo;Change Password.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Changing Your Google Account Password on your Apple iPhone or iPad</h2>
<h3>Step-by-step guide to change password on iOS devices</h3>
<p>You can change your Google password or initiate a <a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/41078?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&amp;oco=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">password reset on iPhone or iPad</a> by using the Gmail app or a web browser:</p>
<ol style="margin-left: 40px;">
    <li>Launch the Gmail app on your device.</li>
    <li>Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.</li>
    <li>Select &ldquo;Manage Your Google Account&rdquo; from the menu.</li>
    <li>Tap on the &ldquo;Personal Info&rdquo; tab.</li>
    <li>Scroll down and select the &ldquo;Password&rdquo; section.</li>
    <li>Enter your new password and select &ldquo;Change Password&rdquo; to complete the update.</li>
    <li>If you prefer not to use the Gmail app, use a web or mobile browser such as Safari, Chrome, or Microsoft Edge on your iPhone or iPad.</li>
    <li>Head to myaccount.google.com and log in to your Google account.</li>
    <li>Click on the &ldquo;Personal Info&rdquo; section from the left sidebar.</li>
    <li>Look for the &ldquo;Password&rdquo; option and click on it.</li>
    <li>Enter your current password and then type in your new password twice.</li>
    <li>To confirm the update, tap &ldquo;Change Password.&rdquo;</li>
</ol>
<h2>Changing Your Google Password on Android</h2>
<h3>Step-by-step guide to change password on Android devices</h3>
<p>To change your <a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/41078?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&amp;oco=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google account password on Android</a>, follow these steps:</p>
<ol style="margin-left: 40px;">
    <li>Head to &ldquo;Settings&rdquo; and tap Google &gt; Your name &gt; Manage your Google Account.</li>
    <li>Tap on the &ldquo;Security&rdquo; at the top of the screen.</li>
    <li>Under the section &ldquo;How you sign in to Google,&rdquo; find and tap &ldquo;Password.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>You may be prompted to enter your current password.</li>
    <li>Next, type in your new password twice.</li>
    <li>Tap &ldquo;Change Password&rdquo; to confirm and save your new password.</li>
</ol>
<h2>Why Change Your Google Password?</h2>
<h3>Know when to change your password</h3>
<p>Prior to 2024, cybersecurity experts insisted on password changes every 30, 60, or 90 days.</p>
<p>These forced password changes became a dreaded chore. Many users devised creative workarounds by making minor changes to easy-to-remember phrases (think &ldquo;iloveyou2@&rdquo; or &ldquo;securepassword123!&rdquo;).</p>
<p>While such passwords were technically compliant, they weren&rsquo;t secure. Today, organizations like <a href="https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nist-scraps-passwords-mandatory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NIST</a> and the <a href="https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/passwords/updating-your-approach" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UK&rsquo;s National Cybersecurity Centre</a> recommend password changes only when known security incidents occur.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/nist-scraps-passwords-mandatory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NIST also recommends</a> longer passwords to create more secure credentials (more on this below).</p>
<h3>Tips for creating a strong, unique password to protect your personal information and prevent unauthorized access</h3>
<p>To <a href="https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-3/sp800-63b.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">create a strong password</a>, follow these NIST best practices:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Prioritize length, with a minimum of 15 characters.</li>
    <li>Create passphrases, with a maximum length of 64 characters.</li>
    <li>Use the space character plus ASCII and Unicode characters.</li>
    <li>Avoid using dictionary words, sequential characters, login usernames, and derivatives of those usernames.</li>
    <li>Use a password strength meter to ensure your credentials are sufficiently robust.</li>
</ul>
<p>If the above seems overwhelming, there&rsquo;s a quick, painless option: Use our Secure by Design password generator to create strong passwords.</p>
<p>Then, sign up for a <a href="https://lastpass.com/create-account.php?premium=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">free LastPass account</a> to store all your login info in an <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/security/zero-knowledge-security" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">encrypted vault.</a></p>
<p>Your vault data is protected from data breaches and account takeovers with an AES-CBC-256 symmetric key and 600,000 iterations of PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 hashing + salting.</p>
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<h2>FAQ</h2>
<h3>How do I change my Google password without my old password?</h3>
<p>If you <a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/7682439?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">forgot your Google password</a> and want to change it, head to the <a href="https://accounts.google.com/v3/signin/recoveryidentifier?ec=ar_c&amp;flowName=GlifWebSignIn&amp;dsh=S790415757%3A1731513404845884&amp;ddm=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Account Recovery page</a>. You&rsquo;ll enter the email or phone number associated with your Google account and then choose a recovery method such as a code sent via SMS text or a recovery email.</p>
<p>Additionally, if you&rsquo;ve set up <a href="https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839?hl=en&amp;co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2-Step Verification (2SV) or two-factor authentication (2FA)</a>, you can use a trusted device to receive Google prompts or verification codes for account recovery and a password reset.</p>
<h3>How do I find out what my Google password is if I forgot it?</h3>
<p>To find your Google password, click on &ldquo;Manage your Google Account&rdquo; under your profile picture in the top right corner of the page. Next, head to &ldquo;Security&rdquo; and scroll down until you see &ldquo;Password Manager.&rdquo; You&rsquo;ll see all your saved passwords here. If you don&rsquo;t see your Google password, you can <a href="https://passwords.google/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">manually add it</a> by using Chrome or an Android device.</p>
<p>In addition, you can also <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/resources/learning/saving-passwords-using-lastpass-password-vault" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">save your Google password in your LastPass vault</a>, where it&rsquo;ll be protected, private, and always within reach.</p>
<h3>Is it safe to change Google password?</h3>
<p>Yes, it is safe to change your Google password, especially if you suspect your account has been compromised in a data or security breach.</p>
<h3>How do I change my email password?</h3>
<p>You can change your email password by heading to Manage your Google account &gt; Security &gt; How you sign in to Google &gt; Password. If you&rsquo;ve forgotten your Google password, you can change it by heading to the <a href="https://accounts.google.com/v3/signin/recoveryidentifier?ec=ar_c&amp;flowName=GlifWebSignIn&amp;dsh=S790415757%3A1731513404845884&amp;ddm=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Account Recovery page</a>.</p>

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<p class="p1" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); background-color: #ffffff; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1">G2 users have highlighted LastPass&rsquo;s security, ease of use, and collaboration features as reasons why they would recommend LastPass and love using it for their online security needs. </span></p>
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<h2>Importance of a Secure Apple ID Password</h2>
<h3>A strong and unique Apple ID password protects your account from unauthorized access</h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/threat_horizons_report_h2_2024.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google&rsquo;s 2024 Threat Horizons Report</a>, weak credentials remain the key initial access vector for cloud environment breaches (47.2%).</p>
<p>A strong, unique password keeps your Apple ID account safe from unauthorized access and credential-based attacks.</p>
<h2>Step-by-Step Guide to Resetting Your Apple ID Password</h2>
<p>To <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102656" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">reset your Apple ID password</a> on known or borrowed devices, please refer to the following guide:</p>
<p><strong>Using a Trusted iOS Device (iPhone)</strong></p>
<ol style="margin-left: 40px;">
    <li>Go to Settings and tap on your name at the top of the screen.</li>
    <li>Click &ldquo;Sign-In &amp; Security&rdquo; and tap &ldquo;Change Password.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Enter your device passcode when prompted.</li>
    <li>Enter your new Apple ID password and confirm it. You can <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102656" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">also follow these steps</a> for a trusted iPad, Apple Vision Pro, or Apple Watch.</li>
    <li>If you don&rsquo;t have access to a trusted device, try using your <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/109345" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Recovery Key</a>. Note that you&rsquo;ll need to complete the two-factor authentication process by entering the verification code sent to your phone number.</li>
    <li>Another method to regain access to your Apple ID account is to reach out to your <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-set-up-account-recovery-contact-apple-id-iphone-mac/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">account recovery contact</a> to get a Recovery Code. If your contact is on <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/forgot-apple-id-icloud-password/#reset-your-apple-id-password-using-a-recovery-contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an iPhone or iPad</a>, they&rsquo;ll need to go to Settings &gt; [Apple ID Name] &gt; Sign-In &amp; Security &gt; Account Recovery. Then, they'll choose your name under &ldquo;Account Recovery For&rdquo; and tap &ldquo;Get Recovery Code.&rdquo; If they&rsquo;re on a Mac, they&rsquo;ll need to start by clicking the Apple logo in the menu bar before proceeding.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Using the iForgot website</strong></p>
<ol style="margin-left: 40px;">
    <li>Head to <a href="https://iforgot.apple.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://iforgot.apple.com</a> in your web browser.</li>
    <li>Click &ldquo;Reset Password.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Enter your Apple email or phone number, type in the code provided on the page, and click &ldquo;Continue.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>On the next screen, enter the phone number associated with your Apple ID and click &ldquo;Continue.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>You&rsquo;ll see a <a href="https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/forgot-apple-id-icloud-password/#reset-your-apple-id-password-through-the-iforgot-website" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pop-up with the words</a> &ldquo;Use this iPhone to reset your Apple ID password.&rdquo; Choose &ldquo;Allow.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Then enter your device passcode or macOS admin password.</li>
    <li>Click &ldquo;Continue.&rdquo; Enter your new password twice and click &ldquo;Change.&rdquo;</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Using a Mac</strong></p>
<ol style="margin-left: 40px;">
    <li>Click the Apple menu &gt; System Settings &gt; [your name] &gt; Sign-In &amp; Security.</li>
    <li>Select System Preferences if you have an older version.</li>
    <li>Next, click &ldquo;Change Password.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Enter your <a href="https://www.macobserver.com/tips/how-to/reset-apple-id/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mac&rsquo;s password after the prompt</a>, type in your new Apple ID password, and confirm it.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Using the Apple Support App on a borrowed device</strong></p>
<ol style="margin-left: 40px;">
    <li>Download the Apple Support app from the App Store.</li>
    <li>Open the app and scroll to &ldquo;Support Tools.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Tap &ldquo;Reset Password.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Select &ldquo;Help Someone Else.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Enter your Apple ID phone number or email address.</li>
    <li>Tap &ldquo;Continue&rdquo; and follow the instructions to complete the process.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Using Account Recovery on your web browser or device</h3>
<p>This option is for you if you can&rsquo;t reset your password with any of the other methods.</p>
<ol style="margin-left: 40px;">
    <li>Go to <a href="https://iforgot.apple.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://iforgot.apple.com</a></li>
    <li>Enter your Apple ID and click &ldquo;Continue.&rdquo;</li>
    <li>Follow the on-screen instructions to reset based on the recovery options you&rsquo;ve previously chosen.</li>
    <li>Alternatively, you can start <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/118574" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">account recovery on your device:</a> go to &ldquo;Settings&rdquo; or &ldquo;System Settings&rdquo; to do this.</li>
    <li>After you request Account Recovery, you&rsquo;ll get an email from Apple telling you the date and time you can expect to regain access.</li>
    <li>After the waiting period is over, Apple will send you a text or automated call with instructions on how to proceed.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Verification methods for identity confirmation</h3>
<p>To verify your identity securely on Apple, you can use trusted devices such as your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch.</p>
<p>On these devices, you can receive and confirm Apple ID notifications.</p>
<p>If you have <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102606" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">two-factor authentication enabled</a>, you can verify your identity by:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Entering your Apple ID password</li>
    <li>Receiving a six-digit verification code on a trusted device</li>
    <li>Entering the verification code to confirm your identity</li>
</ul>
<p>You can also add phone numbers to your Apple ID to receive verification codes via SMS text messages and automated phone calls.</p>
<p>For some older accounts, you may be able to use security questions for verification. However, <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/102660" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">two-factor authentication is recommended</a> if you have iOS 9 or later or Mac with OS X El Capitan or later.</p>
<p>The Apple Support App can also generate a <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT202650" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">temporary support PIN</a> on your device, which you can use to verify your identity when interacting with Apple support.</p>
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<h2>Tips for Creating a Strong and Memorable Apple ID Password</h2>
<h3>Choosing a unique combination of letters, numbers, and symbols</h3>
<p><a href="https://pages.nist.gov/800-63-3/sp800-63b.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Complex passwords</a> that are long and contain letters, numbers, &amp; symbols have higher entropy (a measurement of its strength).</p>
<p>But we can all agree that keeping track of multiple, intricate passwords can lead to cognitive overload and password fatigue.</p>
<p>At LastPass, our <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">free Secure-by-Design password generator</a> is an easy way for you to create a strong, memorable Apple ID password.</p>
<h3>Avoiding common password mistakes and vulnerabilities</h3>
<p>You&rsquo;ll want to avoid creating easily guessed passwords, such as:</p>
<ul>
    <li>123456</li>
    <li>root</li>
    <li>qwerty123</li>
    <li>11223344</li>
    <li>admin123</li>
    <li>pass@123</li>
</ul>
<p>Most importantly, you&rsquo;ll want to avoid reusing passwords. More than <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/2022/11/new-report-2022-psychology-of-passwords" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">90% of users</a> know that password reuse is risky. But nearly 60% do it anyway &ndash; and password fatigue (the overwhelm of remembering too many passwords) is to blame.</p>
<p>Remember that password reuse leaves you vulnerable to <a href="https://specopssoft.com/blog/microsoft-hack-password-spraying/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">password spray attacks</a> and <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/signs-of-identity-theft" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">identity theft</a>.</p>
<h3>Utilizing password management tools like LastPass for secure storage</h3>
<p>While Apple&rsquo;s new Password app may be a significant security upgrade for safeguarding your credentials, <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/secure-notes" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">integration with a password manager like LastPass</a> offers additional advanced features such as secure storage for sensitive info like:</p>
<ul>
    <li>COVID-19 vaccination cards</li>
    <li>Digital versions of your passport</li>
    <li>Tax and other legal documents</li>
    <li>Digital versions of your driver's license and SSN card</li>
    <li>Medical, auto, and dental insurance cards</li>
    <li>Credit card numbers &amp; more</li>
</ul>
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<h2>FAQ</h2>
<h3>How do I recover or unlock my Apple ID password if I can't remember it?</h3>
<p>If you can&rsquo;t remember your Apple ID password, you can recover it with the following methods:</p>
<ul>
    <li>using Apple&rsquo;s iForgot website</li>
    <li>accessing &ldquo;Settings&rdquo; on your device</li>
    <li>using your Recovery Key</li>
    <li>using the Apple Support app on a borrowed device</li>
    <li>working with your account recovery contact</li>
    <li>completing the Account Recovery process (as a last resort)</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to reset iPhone without Apple ID password?</h3>
<p>If you can&rsquo;t remember your Apple ID password, you can still reset or restore your iPhone by using:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Third-party <a href="https://www.appgeeker.com/unlock/best-iphone-unlock-software-apps.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">unlocking software</a></li>
    <li><a href="https://support.apple.com/guide/itunes/restore-to-factory-settings-itnsdb1fe305/windows" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a></li>
    <li>Your <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/118430" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mac or PC</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>How to find Apple ID password without resetting it?</h3>
<p>You should be able to find your Apple ID password if you&rsquo;ve saved it in iCloud Keychain, <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">your favorite password manager</a>, or your browser.</p>

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<h2>Why Using Common Passwords is Risky</h2>
<h3>Explaining the concept of common passwords</h3>
<p>Yes, we humans are creatures of habit. When faced with time constraints and <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/do-you-have-decision-fatigue/ar-AA1u0FI3?ocid=BingNewsSerp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">decision fatigue</a> (experts say the average person makes 35,000+ decisions a day), our ability to make optimal choices diminishes, and we fall back on routine.</p>
<p>But why routine?</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/prospect-theory.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fear of loss</a> (rather than the prospect of gain) drives our most innate behaviors. In our fast-paced world, we fear the loss of time, speed, and ease. Thus, we&rsquo;re invested in believing our passwords are &ldquo;good enough&rdquo; and that there&rsquo;s minimal risk in using them.</p>
<p>This is why the most popular passwords -- are also the most commonly used passwords.</p>
<h3>The implications of using common passwords</h3>
<p>People make decisions based on their <a href="https://www.simplypsychology.org/availability-heuristic.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">available experience</a>. If they&rsquo;ve never been hacked, the prospect of harm stemming from their password habits seems overblown.</p>
<p>So, even though weak passwords are a liability, the time and effort associated with password management feels like a greater loss.</p>
<p>Cybercriminals exploit this complacence to perpetrate increasingly <a href="https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/how-hybrid-password-attacks-work-and.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sophisticated hybrid credential attacks</a> worldwide. These hybrid attacks combine dictionary and brute-force techniques to gain access to your personal data. In all, <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/02/new-ftc-data-show-consumers-reported-losing-nearly-88-billion-scams-2022" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">cybercrime costs consumers</a> upwards of $8.8 billion annually.</p>
<h2>How Hackers Exploit Common Passwords</h2>
<h3>Methods used by hackers to guess common passwords</h3>
<p>Besides hybrid password attacks, hackers also employ these methods to guess common passwords:</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Social engineering attacks: </strong>These techniques exploit human psychology and behavior. According to Christopher Hadnagy&rsquo;s <em>Social Engineering: The Science of Human Hacking</em>, &ldquo;the goal of the social engineer is to get you to make a decision without thinking. The more you think, the more likely you are to realize you are being manipulated.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-left: 30px;">Hadnagy contends that OSINT (open-source intelligence) is the lifeblood of every social engineering attack. With 4.48 billion indexed websites, hackers can possibly gather enough intelligence about you to crack your passwords (especially if they consist of the most common words).</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Hashcat mask attacks:</strong> This type of attack is an advanced version of a brute-force attack. Instead of trying every possible combination of characters, a <a href="https://infosecscout.com/use-mask-attack-with-hashcat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">masked attack</a> uses placeholders to represent suspected known elements of a password.</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-left: 30px;">A common password format is pairing a name with a birth year, such as &ldquo;matt1986.&rdquo; That&rsquo;s four lower-case letters (the mask for lower-case is <strong>?l</strong>) and four numbers (the mask for numbers is <strong>?d</strong>). So, we&rsquo;re looking at <strong>?l?l?l?l?d?d?d?d</strong>. Hashcat generates all possible combinations <a href="https://in.security/2022/06/20/hashcat-pssw0rd-cracking-brute-force-mask-hybrid/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">matching that mask</a>. Each generated password is then hashed and compared against the target hash.</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Rainbow table attacks: </strong>In a <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/rainbow-table-attack" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rainbow table attack</a>, hackers compare stolen hashes to precomputed ones. For each match, they reconstruct the process that led to the match. This process allows them to uncover the original plaintext passwords associated with the stolen hashes.</li>
    <li><strong>Rule-based attacks:</strong> In a <a href="https://debugpointer.com/security/rule-based-attack" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rule-based attack</a>, hackers use rule sets to guess passwords. First, they compile a wordlist. Then, they use a specialized tool like Hashcat to apply rule sets (transformation rules) to base words. For example, a rule may have to do with symbol substitution or replacing letters with similar-looking symbols, such as transforming &ldquo;password&rdquo; into &ldquo;pa$$w0rd.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
<h3>Real-life examples of data breaches due to weak passwords</h3>
<p>Three major password-related breaches occurred by mid 2024:</p>
<ul>
    <li>In January, the <a href="https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/mother-of-all-breaches-data-leak-pulls-together-26-billion-records-from-thousands-of-prior-breaches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MOAB</a> saw the release of a monster &ldquo;combo file&rdquo; of more than 26 billion records. Many of the records were from previous breaches. A wide range of data, aside from passwords, was included in the file.</li>
    <li>The <a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241863710/att-data-breach-dark-web" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">AT&amp;T breach in March</a> involved 70+ million current and former customers. Compromised information included Social Security numbers, email &amp; mailing addresses, birthdates, and passcodes. Hackers were able to <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/at-t-ticketmaster-data-breach-hackers-charged-with-stealing-50-billion-records/ar-AA1u0eZ2?ocid=BingNewsSerp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">extort affected customers</a>, obtaining payments amounting to 36 bitcoins (worth $2.5 million at the time). Meanwhile, a <a href="https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/ATT-data-breach-Whats-next-for-affected-customers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">second breach in July</a> affected nearly all AT&amp;T customers.</li>
    <li><a href="https://www.webopedia.com/technology/rockyou2024-data-leak-explained/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RockYou2024</a> is currently the world&rsquo;s largest password-related breach at nearly 10 billion passwords compromised. Overall, the <a href="https://www.cpomagazine.com/cyber-security/rockyou2024-password-leak-tops-previous-record-with-nearly-10-billion-plaintext-credentials/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">massive compilation</a> constitutes breach data spanning two decades.</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-left: 30px;">Cybercriminals rely on leaked passwords to carry out <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/credential-stuffing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">credential stuffing attacks</a>, such as the one against Snowflake, which resulted in <a href="https://mashable.com/article/hackers-snowflake-att-ticketmaster-data-breach-indicted" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">breaches at organizations using the platform</a> (AT&amp;T, Ticketmaster, and more than 150 other corporations).</p>
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<h2>Best Practices for Creating Strong Passwords</h2>
<h3>The #1 tip for creating unique, complex passwords</h3>
<p>With the explosion of Big Data environments, the <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306457323002194" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">resulting cognitive overload</a> has led to rising levels of worry, tension, and anxiety across the world.</p>
<p>This authentication fatigue fuels password reuse and in turn, account takeovers: in a recent <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/software/american-password-habits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes Advisor study</a>, 30% of respondents believe their accounts were compromised due to using the same credentials across multiple platforms.</p>
<p>Creating unique, complex passwords need not become a cognitive burden. You can create strong passwords easily and quickly with our <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">password generator</a>.</p>
<p>According to the same study, 75% of respondents have had personal data stolen from hacked accounts, but only 18% use generated passwords.</p>
<p>Our free password generator can easily create complex, unpredictable passwords that are extremely difficult for attackers to guess &ndash; and it takes only a few minutes to use.</p>
<h3>Two-factor authentication and its role in password security</h3>
<p>Two-factor or multi-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security by requiring another factor for authentication. So, even if an attacker manages to obtain your password, they can&rsquo;t access your accounts without the second factor.</p>
<h2>Educating Others About the Risks</h2>
<h3>How to raise awareness about common password dangers</h3>
<p>One way to raise awareness about common password dangers is through security awareness training:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Organizations with <a href="https://keepnetlabs.com/blog/2024-security-awareness-training-statistics" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">consistent awareness training programs</a> enjoy a 70% reduction in security-related risks.</li>
    <li>Investment in these programs results in 3X ROI for the organizations.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you&rsquo;re interested in learning more about password or cybersecurity best practices, check out <a href="https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/programs/cisa-cybersecurity-awareness-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CISA&rsquo;s free cybersecurity awareness program.</a></p>
<h3>Teaching children and seniors about password security</h3>
<p><a href="https://www.ofcom.org.uk/media-use-and-attitudes/media-habits-children/a-window-into-young-childrens-online-worlds" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Young children</a> are increasing their digital footprint as we head into 2030:</p>
<ul>
    <li>24% now own smartphones, while 76% use tablets regularly.</li>
    <li>They&rsquo;re on WhatsApp (37%), TikTok (30%), and Instagram (22%).</li>
    <li>48% even have personal profiles on YouTube.</li>
</ul>
<p>Our youngest users are also chatting on Skype and sharing pictures on Facebook. Their <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/teens-and-social-media-fact-sheet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">older teen siblings</a> are equally engaged, with many admitting they&rsquo;re on Snapchat, YouTube, and TikTok almost constantly.</p>
<p>With families increasingly separated by physical distance, social media and video call platforms have become indispensable in strengthening generational bonds.</p>
<p>Yet, this increased activity -- coupled with the use of weak passwords -- is putting everyone at risk for credential-based attacks, scams, and identity theft. Using age-appropriate tools to teach children, teens, and seniors about password security is critical to their digital safety.</p>
<p>During a <a href="https://www.ssoar.info/ssoar/bitstream/handle/document/83031/ssoar-2022-kotilainen-Methods_in_practice_Studying_children.pdf?sequence=5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2022 EU research project</a>, researchers successfully used playful techniques to raise awareness about online security among young children. Using <a href="https://www.jetlearn.com/blog/teaching-kids-password-security" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">role-playing exercises</a> and <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tools</a> to test the strength of different passwords can also be particularly effective when educating young children and teens.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, older adults may benefit from <a href="https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/cyber-awareness-courses-older-adults/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">free cyber safety courses</a> they can complete on their own time.</p>
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<h2>Staying Secure With LastPass</h2>
<h3>Introducing LastPass as a password management solution</h3>
<p>A robust password manager is your best bet against credential-based attacks.</p>
<p>At LastPass, our password vaults are protected by AES-CBC-256 encryption. We also announced in May 2024 that we&rsquo;ll be <a href="https://blog.lastpass.com/posts/lastpass-is-encrypting-urls-heres-whats-happening" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">encrypting URLs in all password vaults</a>. This ensures that every URL related to sensitive accounts such as banking, ecommerce, and health are inaccessible to prying eyes.</p>
<p>Our vaults are also <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-vault" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zero Knowledge</a>, which means no one at LastPass can access their contents.</p>
<h3>How LastPass helps protect against common password vulnerabilities</h3>
<p>Here&rsquo;s what LastPass can do to keep your passwords safe:</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Strong Password Generation: </strong>Create long, unique passwords with our <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Password Generator</a>.</li>
    <li><strong>Secure Storage:</strong> Keep your credentials safe in a digital vault that can only be accessed by you.</li>
    <li><strong>Autofill Capability:</strong> Use autofill to prevent password fatigue. LastPass will <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/autofill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">fill in your login info automatically and securely</a> when site URLs match those stored in your vault.</li>
    <li><strong>Dark Web Monitoring:</strong> Protect yourself from hacked accounts with LastPass <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/dark-web-monitoring" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dark Web monitoring</a>. If your passwords become compromised, you&rsquo;ll receive an alert to change them.</li>
    <li><strong>URL Encryption: </strong>Enable <a href="https://support.lastpass.com/s/document-item?language=en_US&amp;bundleId=lastpass&amp;topicId=LastPass/about_url_encryption_lastpass.html&amp;_LANG=enus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">URL encryption</a> to store every URL in your vault in an encrypted state.</li>
</ul>
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<p>When it comes to cybersecurity, the concept of the perimeter is critical&mdash;it encompasses everything that needs to be protected. Given how easy it is for threat actors to pivot from an entry point via a low-level employee to get into systems and gain access to high-value targets, entities must ensure their entire organization is covered. It&rsquo;s not enough to secure just a few individuals or devices; the entire network and all its users must be safeguarded. </p>
<p>Think of it like a panic room designed to protect your family during a break-in. Imagine your organization is the house, with the panic room representing your critical systems and data. Every door, window, and wall in the house symbolizes your network and employees&mdash;each one a potential entry point for intruders. To truly protect what matters, the entire house must be secure: doors locked, windows reinforced, and alarm systems active. Ideally, you&rsquo;d like to prevent anyone from ever getting into your house to begin with (that&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s called a Panic Room). Similarly, in cybersecurity, it&rsquo;s not enough to protect just the "panic room" of high-value systems. Every user, device, and access point across the organization must be safeguarded because attackers will always look for the easiest way in. And once inside, even the best panic room may not be enough to keep you safe.</p>
<p>This is why relying on a password manager like LastPass for only a subset of users creates gaps that malicious actors can exploit. Cyber threats don&rsquo;t discriminate between protected and unprotected endpoints&mdash;they target the weakest link in the chain. Therefore, the perimeter must extend as far out as possible, covering every individual, device, and access point. Comprehensive protection ensures that vulnerabilities aren&rsquo;t left exposed, reducing the risk of breaches that can compromise the entire system.</p>
<p>Lateral movement is a common tactic used by cyber threat actors, used in&nbsp;around <a href="https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/news/252523561/VMware-The-threat-of-lateral-movement-is-growing">25%&nbsp;of all cyberattacks</a>.&nbsp;The term &ldquo;lateral movement&rdquo; doesn't mean hackers always move sideways through a network though&mdash;their actions can be more of a lattice moving up and down, rather than just across. Lateral movement can be exacerbated by overprivileged accounts. Overprivileged accounts have more permissions or access rights than they need to perform their intended tasks, which can increase security risks and vulnerabilities. Considering the increasing attack surface with Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications and shadow IT, overprivileged accounts can allow access to internal systems and sensitive data and pose several cyber threats. </p>
<p>The speed of cyberattacks is also increasing, in part due to increased automation. It now takes threat actors on average 62 minutes to move laterally from initial access to other devices or systems on the same network according to the <a href="https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/100423-report-average-breakout-time-for-intrusive-activity-is-62-minutes#:~:text=A%20report%20by%20CrowdStrike%20revealed,be%20vigilant%20against%20evolving%20threats.#:~:text=A%20report%20by%20CrowdStrike%20revealed,be%20vigilant%20against%20evolving%20threats.">2024 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report</a>. These compounding threats raise the stakes for entities to set their security perimeter as far out as they can to make it harder for threat actors to gain access to their systems. </p>
<h3><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">What is Lateral Movement? </span></strong></h3>
<p>Lateral movement is the traversal of a larger network via privilege escalation, vulnerability exploits, and other methods, from an initial access point. Hackers use this technique to expand their reach within a company's network and stay hidden.&nbsp;Threat actors pivot from their initial entry point, such as a compromised account on a corporate laptop, to the rest of a network, gaining access to sensitive systems or data and achieving their ultimate objectives, whether its data theft, network disruption, or deeper compromise. </p>
<p>Threat actors first compromise a legitimate corporate account using stolen credentials; social engineering; malware delivered via phishing emails, exploit kits, drive-by download attacks; or other techniques. Once the account has been compromised, attackers can conduct reconnaissance to determine where they are in the network via the compromised account and its existing privileges and connections. To move through a network, the attacker may require login credentials. These can be legitimate user credentials, stolen administrative privileges, and/or other tactics to escalate their privileges and propagate through a network. Credential dumping&mdash;stealing login information from software or the operating system&mdash;can be accomplished using tools like keyloggers or Windows Credential Editor. Other common techniques for obtaining credentials include social engineering, brute-force attacks, pass-the-ticket, pass-the-hash, or simply buying already-stolen passwords from a dark web marketplace.</p>
<h3><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Major Case Studies</span></strong></h3>
<p>A breach doesn&rsquo;t have to start from an account with elevated privileges&mdash; it can come from anywhere. For instance, the DarkSide ransomware gang breached US pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline in 2021 by using compromised VPN credentials for an employee login that was believed to be inactive that reportedly used the same password on another compromised site. After gaining access, the threat actors used their access privileges to move laterally across the network's infrastructure and stole approximately 100 gigabytes of data in two hours. The ransomware incident impacted the company's IT network and forced the company to shut down pipeline operations, as well as various IT components. Colonial Pipeline paid the ransomware operators 75 Bitcoins (approximately $4.4 million USD) to restore its data and operations.&nbsp;The MITRE Corporation, a non-profit overseeing federally funded research, was breached by Chinese nation-state hackers in January this year through two zero-day vulnerabilities in products from IT vendor Ivanti. The hackers used the Ivanti vulnerabilities to move laterally by taking over a compromised administrator account and used a <a href="https://therecord.media/mitre-breached-ivanti-zero-days">&ldquo;combination of sophisticated backdoors and webshells to maintain persistence and harvest credentials.&rdquo;</a> </p>
<h3><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">SMBs Face Risks Too</span></strong></h3>
<p>If this can happen at a large company, it can happen at any sized company too. One-third of SMBs were hit by a cyberattack in the past year, Microsoft Security recently said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://cdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/final/en-us/microsoft-brand/documents/SMBCybersecurity-Report-Final.pdf">report conducted by research firm Bredin</a>. The greatest cybersecurity challenge facing organizations of all sizes is data protection. Although small businesses typically have smaller amounts of data, this information is of high value to cybercriminals.&nbsp;Small and medium-sized companies (SMBs) can be an attractive target for ransomware and other cyberattacks because of the perception their security isn&rsquo;t as robust as larger organizations with bigger security budgets. For instance, according to <a href="https://www.eset.com/int/about/newsroom/press-releases/research/eset-research-cosmicbeetle-group-joins-forces-with-other-ransomware-gangs-targets-businesses-in-europe-and-asia-1/">reporting</a> in September, cybercriminal group "CosmicBeetle" exploited various older vulnerabilities in technologies typically used by small businesses in Turkey, as well as Spain, India, and South Africa to install its custom SCRansom malware. Vulnerabilities included issues in Veeam Backup &amp; Replication (CVE-2023-27532), which can allow unauthenticated attackers to access the backup infrastructure, or two privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Directory (CVE-2021-42278 and CVE-2021-42287), which together allow a user to&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/cve-2021-42278-cve-2021-42287-from-user-to-domain-admin-60-seconds" target="_blank">"effectively become a domain admin."</a> Researchers suspected the hackers opportunistically attacked these small businesses because these older, known vulnerabilities to be patched in larger companies with better patch management in place. </p>
<p>According to <a href="https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2024/03/12/2024-sophos-threat-report/">Sophos' 2024 Threat Report</a>, over 90% of customer-reported attacks involved some form of data or credential theft. These attacks ranged from ransomware and data extortion to unauthorized remote access and direct data theft. Stolen credentials, including browser cookies, are commonly used in business email compromise schemes, to access third-party services like cloud-based finance systems, or to infiltrate internal resources for fraud or financial gain. Additionally, these credentials are often sold by "access brokers" on underground forums, with some listings specifically advertising access to the networks of small and medium businesses.</p>
<p>Lateral movement in a smaller network is, by definition, easier to do. Small and mid-size businesses may not have adequate network segmentation, and accounts are also frequently overprivileged, which makes it easier to move laterally within the network. SMBs&rsquo; connections to other companies can be valuable to threat actors and may be seen as an entry point to critical infrastructure or larger entities. Cybercriminals increasingly focus on supply chain attacks, where they target smaller, less-secure vendors to gain access to larger enterprises.</p>
<h3><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Indiscriminate Targeting</span></strong></h3>
<p>Widespread campaigns that are opportunistic, scanning for vulnerable companies to get their foot in the door, can pose a threat to a wide range of targets. Financially motivated cyber threat group Storm-1811 <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-quick-assist-abused-in-black-basta-ransomware-attacks/">abused the Windows Quick Assist feature</a> in social engineering attacks to deploy Black Basta ransomware payloads on victims' networks starting in mid-April this year. First the hackers email bombed the target after subscribing their addresses to various email subscription services, then they called and impersonated a Microsoft technical support or company's IT or help desk staff to help remediate the spam issues. During this voice phishing attack, the attackers tricked the victims into granting them access to their Windows devices by launching the Quick Assist built-in remote control and screen-sharing tool. After installing malicious tools and concluding the phone call, Storm-1811 performed domain enumeration, moved laterally through the victim's network, and deployed Black Basta ransomware. In another attack, cybercriminal group CRYSTALRAY broadened its targeting scope ten-fold to steal credentials and deploy crypto miners with new tactics and exploits earlier this year using the&nbsp;<a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://github.com/MegaManSec/SSH-Snake" target="_blank">SSH-Snake</a>&nbsp;open-source worm to <a href="https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/crystalray-hacker-expands-to-1-500-breached-systems-using-ssh-snake-tool/">spread laterally</a> on breached networks. </p>
<p>The frequency and effectiveness of lateral movement by threat actors underscores the importance of stopping a threat actor before they can ever get in the door. Social engineering awareness training, prompt vulnerability patching, and password management can help protect you by locking your doors and windows without relying on your panic room!</p>

Lateral Movement: The Hidden Pathway to Data Breaches

Given how easy it is for threat actors to pivot from an entry point via a low-level employee to get into systems and gain access to high-value targets, entities must ensure their entire organization is covered. It’s not enough to secure just a few individuals or devices; the entire network and all its users must be safeguarded.

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<h2><strong>Tips to Check If a Link Is Safe </strong></h2>
<p>Checking to see if a link is secure might feel like an extra step or a hassle in an already busy day, but it&rsquo;s easy to make a few steps a quick habit that can prevent a future headache.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Verify the source of the link </strong></h3>
<p>Before clicking on a link, take a moment to verify its source. Ask yourself:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Who sent the link?</strong> Is it from someone you know and trust?&nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Is the sender's email address or social media profile legitimate?</strong> Look for subtle discrepancies, like slight misspellings in the domain name.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Does the message context make sense? </strong>If you receive an unexpected link, especially one urging immediate action, be wary. </li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Check for HTTPS and secure connections </strong></h3>
<p>A secure website will use HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) rather than HTTP. HTTPS encrypts the data exchanged between your browser and the website, making it significantly harder for cybercriminals to intercept and manipulate the information. Always look for a padlock icon in the address bar and ensure the URL begins with "<span style="color: #2969b0;">https://</span>" before entering any personal information.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Use URL scanning tools </strong></h3>
<p>Several online tools are available to help you check the safety of a link before you click on it. These tools can analyze a URL and provide a report on its safety. Some popular options include:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Google Safe Browsing</strong>: Integrated into browsers like Chrome, this tool warns you about potentially dangerous sites.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><a href="https://safeweb.norton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Norton Safe Web</strong></a>: This tool provides safety ratings for websites based on user feedback and threat analysis.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p>Using these tools can reduce the risk of online threats and help protect users online.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="color: #000000; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">To summarize, here&rsquo;s &ldquo;how to check if a link is safe&rdquo;:</p>
<p style="color: #000000; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">First, you&rsquo;ll want to verify the source of the link, credibility of the sender, and rationale behind the email. If there aren&rsquo;t satisfactory answers to the three questions above, it&rsquo;s best to refrain from clicking on the link.</p>
<p style="color: #000000; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Second, make sure the URL begins with HTTPS, rather than the less secure HTTP.</p>
<p style="color: #000000; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;">Third, use link scanning tools like Google Safe Browsing and Norton Safe Web before clicking on links in unsolicited emails.</p>
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<h2><strong>How to Check if a Link Is Safe on an iPhone </strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Preview link in Safari </strong></h3>
<p>On an iPhone, Safari allows you to preview a link before committing to a click. This feature is handy for checking the destination of a link without opening it. To use this feature, press and hold the link until a preview window appears. This preview can help you verify the URL and assess whether it looks legitimate.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Scan website tool in Safari </strong></h3>
<p>Safari also includes a built-in tool that checks the safety of websites you visit. This tool uses a database of known malicious websites to provide warnings when you attempt to visit a potentially dangerous site. To ensure this feature is enabled, go to Settings &gt; Safari &gt; Fraudulent Website Warning and make sure the toggle is turned on. This tool adds an extra layer of protection, alerting you to threats before they can cause harm.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>How to Check if a Link Is Safe on an Android </strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Update security settings </strong></h3>
<p>Keeping your Android device&rsquo;s security settings up to date is crucial for protecting against malicious links. Navigate to Settings &gt; Security and ensure that features like "Google Play Protect" and "Safe Browsing" are enabled. These settings help detect and prevent threats from affecting your device.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Enable Play Protect </strong></h3>
<p>Google Play Protect is a built-in security service that scans apps and links for potential threats. To enable it, open the Google Play Store, tap the menu icon, and select "Play Protect." Ensure it is turned on to benefit from real-time protection. Play Protect continuously scans your device for harmful behavior, helping to keep your data safe.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>What to Do If You Click on a Malicious Link </strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Recognizing signs of a malicious Link </strong></h3>
<p>After clicking a link, you might notice several red flags indicating that the link was malicious:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Unexpected pop-ups</strong>: A sudden influx of pop-up ads or messages can signify malware infection.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Slow device performance</strong>: Malware can run in the background, consuming resources and slowing down your device.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Unauthorized changes</strong>: Be alert for changes to your device&rsquo;s settings or the appearance of unfamiliar apps, which could indicate malware activity. </li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Steps to take after clicking on a suspicious link </strong></h3>
<p>If you realize you&rsquo;ve clicked on a malicious link, take immediate action to mitigate potential damage:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Disconnect from the Internet</strong>: This step can prevent malware from communicating with its command center or spreading further.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Scan your device</strong>: Use reputable antivirus or anti-malware software to perform a thorough scan of your device and remove any detected threats.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Change your passwords</strong>: Update passwords for sensitive accounts, prioritizing those linked to financial information or personal data.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Monitor your accounts</strong>: Keep a close watch on your financial and online accounts for any signs of unauthorized activity. Report any suspicious transactions to your bank or service provider immediately. Some security tools like LastPass offer <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/dark-web-monitoring" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dark web monitoring</a> to help users catch potential data breaches early and monitor any leaks of sensitive information.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Reporting and blocking malicious links </strong></h3>
<p>Reporting malicious links helps protect others from falling victim to similar threats. You can report suspicious links to your email provider or the website hosting the link. Additionally, use your browser's tools to block the site and prevent future access. Many browsers offer built-in features to report phishing sites and malicious content, contributing to a safer online environment for everyone.&nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>Stay Protected From Malicious Links </strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Importance of using a reliable link checker </strong></h3>
<p>Link checkers are tools that can detect and warn users about potential threats, significantly reducing the risk of clicking on dangerous links. By incorporating link checkers into your daily browsing habits, you can enhance your security and protect your personal information.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Benefits of LastPass in link safety </strong></h3>
<p>LastPass is widely known for its password management capabilities, but it also offers features that enhance link safety. By storing and autofilling passwords securely, LastPass helps you avoid phishing sites that try to steal your login credentials. Additionally, LastPass can generate complex, unique passwords for each of your accounts, further protecting against threats. Integrating LastPass into your online routine adds a layer of security against malicious links and phishing attempts.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>Additional security measures for safe browsing </strong></h3>
<p>In addition to using link checkers and password managers, several other measures can help ensure safe browsing:&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
    <li><strong>Keep software updated</strong>: Regularly update your operating system, browsers, and security software to protect against the latest threats. Cybercriminals often exploit vulnerabilities in outdated software, so installing updates and patches is key. &nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Use strong, unique passwords</strong>: Avoid reusing passwords across multiple accounts. Using a password manager like LastPass <a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">helps users create</a> and store strong, unique passwords for each account, which means that even if one account password is compromised, it can&rsquo;t be used across every account. LastPass not only stores and protects your passwords, but also lets admin users set a minimum requirement for length and complexity. &nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Enable </strong><a href="https://www.lastpass.com/features/password-generator" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>two-factor authentication (2FA)</strong></a>: Add an extra layer of security to your accounts by enabling 2FA, which requires a second form of verification (such as a code sent to a user's phone) in addition to an account password.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><strong>Prioritize </strong><a href="https://www.lastpass.com/resources/webinars" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>learning and education</strong></a>: Staying informed about the latest cybersecurity threats and best practices can reduce risk and improve user security. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p>Ensuring link safety is a critical component of maintaining against online-based threats, and adopting these practices will help you navigate the digital world with confidence and peace of mind. <a href="https://lastpass.com/create-account.php?premium" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Start your free LastPass trial today</a>. &nbsp;</p>

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