When it comes to IT security very small businesses and micro-enterprises are in a tight spot. We’ve compiled a list of four common password mistakes – if you can avoid them then you’ll have put your security on a stronger footing.
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Canadian spam, New York taxis and Brazilian passwords – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Canada goes “opt in”, NYC makes a hash, and Brazil forgets its punctuation. It’s 60 Second Security for 28 June 2014!
Cupid Media “breached Privacy act” after storing users’ passwords in plain text
The Australian Privacy Commissioner has ruled that Cupid Media Pty Ltd – of OKCupid dating site fame – breached the Privacy Act following a data breach which saw over 40 million customer records exposed.
Which of your favourite websites are terrible at passwords?
The answer: most of them! In fact, the password policies of 86% of the most popular sites out there don’t even qualify as adequate, according to a security roundup done quarterly by password management firm Dashlane. 
Breach at eBay, bugs in Chip-and-PIN, busts for Blackshades – 60 Sec Security [VIDEO]
Will the breach at eBay beat Adobe for size? Is Chip and PIN really as safe as they say? How many countries took action busting malware crooks? All the answers in 60 Sec Security for 24 May 2014…
SourceForge’s turn to reset passwords – this time in a good cause!
Hot on the heels of eBay’s password problems comes a password reset notification from SourceForge. The good news is that SourceForge’s reset is a *proactive* measure, not a reactive one.
eBay becomes the latest online giant to own up to a password breach
eBay has admitted to a database breach – go change your password, now!