I get it—handing out admin rights feels easier in the moment. But that “*” permission is basically a hacker’s dream come true. Start small with access, add more if needed, and turn on MFA. It’s a little extra work now that saves you a nightmare later.
Why you should avoid giving admin rights freely
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It’s time to go beyond passwords and start using “something you are” for authentication. An OFFPAD aren’t tied to a specific computer or mobile. You choose when to activate and where to authenticate. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eiSMgABw
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Don’t Give Attackers Admin Rights—Even by Accident You don’t need a sophisticated exploit. You just need admin rights that shouldn’t exist. A shared password here. A leftover user there. A device with local admin that no one’s audited. That’s all it takes. This week we show how to close those doors for good—with practical tools that enforce what your policies say. https://1l.ink/PLNBB53
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🔐 I thought it was just me… but I broke it for everyone 😅 I was trying to change my MFA settings. Just for myself. Nothing major. The screen said: “User Authentication Failed.” So I assumed it was only affecting my login. But nah. Turns out, the change affected everyone. Nobody could sign in. That one line — “User Authentication” — made it seem like a personal issue. But it wasn’t. That’s when I realised: Wording matters. A small message like that can mislead even admins. When error messages aren’t clear, people waste time — and things get worse. No anger, just a lesson: Make your tools clear. Especially the ones people rely on.
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Protect your password from the other team 🛡️ Play signals have symbols that the other team can’t guess—and the same should be true for your password. Make sure to create unique passwords for each of your accounts, change them periodically, and leave out any easy-to-guess personal information like your birthday or pet’s name. For more password tips, visit: https://bit.ly/4kWJduh #UnitedCommunity #FraudPrevention
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Simple passwords or a combination of personal information can be easily figured out. A passphrase is easier to remember and harder to crack. #TodaysTechTip #TechTips #TechMate
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Use secure and varied passwords for different accounts. If one site gets hacked and they steal your password, it won't allow them to login to all of your other sites. #TodaysTechTip #TechTips #TechMate
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Use secure and varied passwords for different accounts. If one site gets hacked and they steal your password, it won't allow them to login to all of your other sites. #TodaysTechTip #TechTips #TechMate
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Use secure and varied passwords for different accounts. If one site gets hacked and they steal your password, it won't allow them to login to all of your other sites. #TodaysTechTip #TechTips #TechMate
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🔑 Password or Passphrase: What’s the difference? Password: Usually short, often a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. Looks like "P@ssw0rd1!" Passphrase: A longer string of words or a sentence that’s easier to remember but much harder to crack. Looks like "PurpleCoffeeMugUnderTheStars" 👉 Why it matters: Passphrases are typically stronger because length beats complexity. They’re easier for you to remember and harder for attackers to guess. 💡 Tip: Turn a sentence or random words into your login key. It’s like upgrading your lock from a padlock to a vault door.
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