Schneier on Security

DECEMBER 4, 2018

To remain anonymous and secure on the Internet, invest in a Virtual Private Network account, but remember, the bad guys are very smart, so by the time this column runs, they may have figured out a way to hack into a VPN. And while you're at it, do it for your mobile phone provider and your Internet service provider.

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) is a common two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism used across the internet. During authentication, the secret is used in combination with the time in a cryptographic hash function to produce a secure 6-digit passcode. But then it struck me.

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Duo's Security Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Start with a zero-trust framework that begins at the access request with strong multi-factor authentication (MFA). Duo’s modern access security protects your users and applications by using a second source of validation. Designed to support every user login scenario from offline to limited cell service and internet connectivity.

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 24, 2022

What is Multi-factor Authentication (MFA)?” Today, many people when they sign up for a new account for an internet-based service are asked to pick a password to help secure their account from unauthorized access. But what’s the difference, and what are the best options when enabling it? Let’s dive in!

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NetSpi Technical

JANUARY 18, 2024

Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) is a common two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism used across the internet. During authentication, the secret is used in combination with the time in a cryptographic hash function to produce a secure 6-digit passcode. But then it struck me.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 5, 2022

Here’s the bit from that story that got excerpted in the class action lawsuit: KrebsOnSecurity sought to replicate Turner and Rishi’s experience — to see if Experian would allow me to re-create my account using my personal information but a different email address.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 16, 2023

The content of the message attempt to trick the recipient into scanning the code to verify their account. “Email lures came in the form of updating account security surrounding 2FA, MFA, and general account security. The emails urge the recipient to complete the procedure in 2-3 days.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JANUARY 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Arkose Labs , the global leader in fraud deterrence and account security, today announced Brett Johnson, a former US Most Wanted cybercriminal, identity thief, hacker, and Original Internet Godfather, has joined the company as Chief Criminal Officer. About Arkose Labs.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 19, 2019

Forty Year Old GPS Satellites tell us lots about securing the Internet of Things. In this week’s episode, #150: Microsoft cloud evangelist Tanya Janca joins us to talk about securing Azure and the challenges of pushing security left. Secure and Azure. Tanya Janca is a cloud developer advocate at Microsoft.

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The Security Ledger

JUNE 19, 2019

Forty Year Old GPS Satellites tell us lots about securing the Internet of Things. In this week’s episode, #150: Microsoft cloud evangelist Tanya Janca joins us to talk about securing Azure and the challenges of pushing security left. Secure and Azure. Tanya Janca is a cloud developer advocate at Microsoft.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2018

It’s not clear how hackers have hacked the Instagram accounts, there are some cases in which owner s of the accounts explained that they were using two-factor authentication (2FA). Woznicki says Instagram sent him security emails notifying him the email address on his account had been changed (once again, to a.ru

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MAY 9, 2023

With the average internet user having more than 100 passwords to remember, it’s no wonder that people often resort to using weak passwords that are easy to remember or reuse the same passwords across multiple accounts. Password managers simplify the process of generating and storing passwords, making it easier to keep accounts secure.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 28, 2020

Email service provider Sendgrid is grappling with an unusually large number of customer accounts whose passwords have been cracked, sold to spammers, and abused for sending phishing and email malware attacks. “2FA has proven to be a powerful tool in securing communications channels. . Image: Wikipedia. ”

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Approachable Cyber Threats

JANUARY 12, 2022

While LastPass may not have suffered a breach, it should be a wake up call to many who still use single-factor password-based authentication to their LastPass accounts and password vaults to do a little housekeeping. Credential stuffing is a tactic hackers commonly use to compromise internet accounts. What is LastPass?”

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 14, 2024

Keeper : Better for pricing and secure password management ($2 per user per month for Business Starter license; $3.75 Keeper Overview Better for Pricing & Secure Password Management Overall Rating: 3.9/5 5 Security: 4.4/5 5 Keeper is an affordable password manager that excels at security. 5 Security: 3.7/5

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Identity IQ

MAY 2, 2023

Sets Security Standards for Logins A password manager allows you to implement various security measures, such as requiring strong, lengthy passwords with specific features. Control Password Access Multiple passwords must be managed for various accounts, which may be general or specific to user roles.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 20, 2024

5 Security: 4.4/5 5 Keeper is an enterprise password manager with plenty of basic features, as well as add-on modules for businesses that want advanced security functionality. Its core features include basic two-factor authentication, shared team folders, and activity reporting. 5 Pricing: 4.2/5 5 Core features: 4.3/5

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 21, 2024

Keeper : Better for cost, secure sharing, and customer support ($2 per user per month for Starter plan; $3.75 Keeper Overview Better for Cost, Secure Sharing & Customer Support Overall Rating: 4/5 Core features: 4.3/5 5 Security: 4.6/5 user • Premium: $4.99/user 5 Pricing: 3.6/5 5 Ease of use and implementation: 3.9/5

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

The bug could be exploited simply by adding the phone number of a target to the end of a Web address used by one of the company’s internal tools that was nevertheless accessible via the open Internet. Samy said a big challenge for mobile stores is balancing customer service with account security. ” Sgt.

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The Last Watchdog

JULY 20, 2020

Apparently, Twitter did not learn from that experience or take sufficient steps keep user credentials and accounts secure.” Grimes, data defense expert, KnowBe4 “You will hear many tout multi-factor authentication ( MFA ) as the way to prevent the type of social engineering attack that Twitter suffered.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 30, 2023

Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) provides a range of network access control (NAC) capabilities from guest access to security response depending upon the licenses and appliances purchased. Agents Cisco ISE can provision an agent on Mac and Windows devices.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities. held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities. held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C.

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ForAllSecure

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Vamosi: Bowen’s public inquiry revealed findings of multiple buffer overflows, software updates without authentication, and inadequate randomization of the ballots so that valid secrecy can be compromised -- among other vulnerabilities. held a pilot of a new Internet voting system. Halderman : In 2010, Washington D.C.

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