For minimum password length, are 14-character passwords sufficient?

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Issue Highlights: For minimum password length, are 14-character passwords sufficient? Cognizant discloses Maze ransomware attack Ransomware, cloud attacks more than doubled in 2019 How to prepare for ransomware and phishing attacks Emsisoft: U.S. ransomware attacks declined during pandemic

For minimum password length, are 14-character passwords sufficient? When it comes to minimum password length, 14-character passwords are generally considered secure, but they may not be enough to keep your enterprise safe. Read Now

Cognizant discloses Maze ransomware attack Cognizant was attacked by the Maze ransomware gang, the company confirmed Saturday. It's unclear whether Cognizant clients were also breached or infected with ransomware. Read Now

Ransomware, cloud attacks more than doubled in 2019 New research by Trustwave shows 2019 saw huge increases in ransomware and cloud services attacks, as well as a big shift from spam toward business email compromise. Read Now

How to prepare for ransomware and phishing attacks Follow these best practices to properly prepare for ransomware and phishing attacks, as well as further steps to stay secure in the face of a pandemic or widespread health event. Read Now

Emsisoft: U.S. ransomware attacks declined during pandemic In the first quarter of 2020, the number of successful ransomware attacks on government and healthcare organizations in the U.S. decreased to a level unseen in years, Emsisoft said. Read Now

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