Security | Drive Password

Security is the state of being protected against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information. It is a key concern in the digital age, where sensitive personal and financial information is often stored and transmitted electronically.

16/12/2022

What is a dictionary attack, and how do you protect yourself from it?

A dictionary attack is a cyber attack where hackers use a pre-generated list of words and phrases to try and guess a person's password. To carry out a dictionary attack, hackers use automated programs to try different combinations of usernames and passwords until they gain access to an account.

04/08/2020

The risk of reusing the same password

Using the same password for all online accounts is dangerous because if someone discovers that password, they will have access to all of the accounts. It is important to use unique passwords for each account and to make them as complex as possible to avoid being guessed. A password manager like Drive Password can help by encrypting and storing passwords and providing a unique password generator.

15/04/2020

Password sharing at work – the right way

The solution is called password manager. There are two main benefits of such manager. The first one is that you don’t have to memorize all your passwords anymore as you have ONE master password which you can use for access to your other stored passwords vault. The second advantage is that a password manager can also auto-generate highly secure passwords for you, whenever you create a new account on a website, application or tool.

18/02/2020

Sensitive personal information – what you need to know

Sensitive personal information is any information that, if lost, compromised, or disclosed to an unauthorized party, could cause problems, harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or injustice to an individual or organization. This type of information is often used for identification purposes and must be carefully protected to ensure the privacy and security of individuals and organizations.