Introduction As organizations strive to improve security, they often overlook the most critical asset in their network – the users. Passwords have long been the primary authentication method, but they are no longer secure enough on their own. There are…
Tag: Multi factor authentication
Europe, Global Security News, North America
Microsegmentation and Zero-Trust Security
by Ambler Jackson •
Zero-trust security is much more than just a buzzword. It is a critical mindset for organizations to consider as they encounter security challenges related to the growing distributed workforce that is accessing corporate assets from anywhere and every…
Security Bloggers, Security Vendor News
Multi-Factor Authentication: A Key to Cyber Risk Insurance Coverage
by Anastasios Arampatzis •
Cyber-attacks are becoming more sophisticated and devastating, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). With ransom demands rising and the cost of data breaches soaring, businesses are investing heavily in building their cyber defenses. Howe…
Security Bloggers, Security Vendor News
World Password Day is Dead. Long Live World Password Day!
by Tim Erlin •
In 2002 I sat in a local bookstore in Jackson Hole, WY that offered a few Internet-connected computers for hourly use. After chatting with the owner and petting the resident store dog, I took a few guesses at the password protecting these computers. It…
Europe, Global Security News, North America
6 Best Data Security Practices You Can Start Today
by Bruce Lynch •
Given the dramatic increases in the volume and frequency of data theft due to breaches and the increased threat of cyberattacks resulting from current conflicts, organizations worldwide are prioritizing tactical and strategic efforts to shore up their …
Europe, Global Security News, North America
Reduce Risk from Insider Threats Using Imperva Data Security Fabric
by Jason Pappalexis •
The definition of insider threats is as broad as the risks it represents. While insider threats may originate from negligent or malicious employees, they can also be external cybercriminals who bypassed perimeter controls using a compromised user accou…
Security Bloggers, Security Vendor News
What Is Multi-Factor Authentication, and What Does It Have to Do with You?
by Zoë Rose •
Security isn’t a simple matter of caring or spending time reading manuals or being told what you can or can’t do. Security is understanding how to view the world from a different perspective: instead of functional does it work, viewing it as how can I …
Europe, Global Security News, North America
Protecting Your VPN with MFA
by Editorial Team •
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are a great way of providing remote access to internal office resources. By creating a private encrypted tunnel, remote users can access resources in the office network. However, organizations that rely on just a usernam…
Security Bloggers, Security Vendor News
Joint Cybersecurity Advisory—Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors Exploit Multi Factor Authentication Protocols
by Michael Zuckerman •
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have issued a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to warn organizations that Russian state-sponsored threat actors have gained network access through exploitation of default Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) protocols using a known vulnerability. As early as May 2021, Russian state-sponsored threat actors took […]
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Malware Indicators (IoCs)
GitHub Introduces 2FA On Its Mobile Apps
by Abeerah Hashim •
GitHub has now announced a secure login feature for its users. As announced, users can…
GitHub Introduces 2FA On Its Mobile Apps on Latest Hacking News.
Malware Indicators (IoCs), Vulnerabilities
MFA Bypass Vulnerability Found In Box CMS And File Sharing Software
by Abeerah Hashim •
Researchers found a bug in content management software “Box” that would allow an adversary to…
MFA Bypass Vulnerability Found In Box CMS And File Sharing Software on Latest Hacking News.
Europe, Global Security News, North America
Facebook Dumps Face Recognition, Social Engineering Bots, US Sanctions NSO Group
by Tom Eston •
Facebook shuts down their face recognition system and deletes more than a billion facial recognition templates, how phone bots are being used to trick victims into giving up their multi-factor authentication codes, and the US blacklists the NSO Group a…
Europe, Global Security News, North America
Caveat Cyber Emptor: 3 Ways to Protect Sensitive Personal Data this Online Shopping Season
by Matthew Hathaway •
The phrase caveat emptor, Latin for “let the buyer beware”, has long been a warning to carefully scrutinize the quality and suitability of goods before making a purchase. In the world of eCommerce, caveat emptor has a whole new meaning. After meticulou…
Security Vendor News
World Password Day: Make Passwords the Strongest Link in Your Online Security
by Baker Nanduru •

World Password Day isn’t the most popular day on the calendar, but it’s an important reminder that good password hygiene…
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