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Phishing-resistant MFA 101: What you need to know

CyberSecurity Insiders

To achieve full zero-trust access, MFA is being replaced by phishing-resistant MFA and the standards that define it. To give you a complete picture, I have identified key terminology and concepts surrounding phishing-resistant authentication and put them together in this handy glossary.

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Quantum computing brings new security risks: How to protect yourself

CyberSecurity Insiders

With quantum computing looming in the not-so-distant future, the way that we think about encryption will need to evolve. However, the complex math behind creating encryption keys is no match for the power of quantum computers. With 128-bit key encryption, it could take trillions of years to find a matching key.

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7 Best Email Security Software & Tools in 2023

eSecurity Planet

Despite all the advances in cybersecurity, email remains the starting point for the vast majority of cyberattacks, as phishing, malware and social engineering remain effective attack techniques. As some of these solutions are pretty low-cost, they potentially offer high ROI considering the enormity of the email threat problem.

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What Lies Ahead for Cybersecurity in the Era of Generative AI?

IT Security Guru

Phishing Attacks: AI aims to make it sound as human as possible. As such, it can perfectly generate bulk phishing content. Proactive threat detection is one of GenAI’s primary benefits. It can generate complex and unique passwords and boost your encryption software.

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Essential IT Security Measures for Implementing Software Systems in Corporate Legal Departments

IT Security Guru

Data Encryption Data encryption is a critical security measure for protecting the confidentiality and integrity of information both at rest and in transit. For example, a legal intern may have different access rights compared to a senior attorney or a department head, minimizing the potential for data exposure.

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Mobile Malware Uses Deepfakes, Social Engineering to Bypass Biometric Authentication

SecureWorld News

This includes sending phishing messages posing as government agencies or local banks to convince victims to click on links leading to fake apps infected with the malware. As threats continue to evolve at "AI speed" in the words of Gallagher, AI-enabled defenses will likely play an elevated role as well.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

Data Security & Threat Detection Framework The data security and threat detection framework serves as the foundation for data protection plans, protecting intellectual property, customer data, and employee information. Is data encrypted in transit and at rest?

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