Troy Hunt

MARCH 29, 2018

The penny first dropped for me just over 7 years ago to the day: The only secure password is the one you can't remember. In an era well before the birth of Have I Been Pwned (HIBP), I was doing a bunch of password analysis on data breaches and wouldn't you know it - people are terrible at creating passwords! Everywhere.

Password Management 279

Password Management Passwords Data breaches Retail 279

CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 21, 2021

Most home users have their computer configuration set to allow full access to everything once a password is entered. Every information security professional has been on the receiving end of a frustrated person who does not understand the reasons for password complexity. Security Manager. Beyond The Yes And No. Here To Stay.

Passwords 89

Passwords Information Security Engineering Authentication 89

Responsible Cyber

JULY 13, 2024

Practical Tip: Use an authenticator app such as Google Authenticator or Authy for generating time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) instead of relying on SMS-based authentication, which can be vulnerable to SIM-swapping attacks. Review whitepapers and community feedback to understand the project’s viability and security measures.

Cryptocurrency 52

Cryptocurrency Cyber Attacks Social Engineering Scams 52