May 4, 2017 The Password Problem: Poor Cyber Hygiene Letting Cybercriminals Clean Up 2 min read - The continued reuse of weak credentials within the enterprise has allowed fraudsters to clean up their acts. World Password Day reminds us to do the same.
Fraud Protection May 2, 2017 Gone Phishing: Don’t Fall for the Bait 3 min read - Phishing attacks used to be the work of hobbyists, but now professional fraudsters are leveraging stolen credentials to compromise multiple accounts.
Identity & Access April 14, 2017 Episode 007: One Small Sticky Note on a Password Wall, One Giant Leap for Security 3 min read - If you're writing down your passwords on adhesive notes or in a journal, you might need a refresher on password security best practices.
April 4, 2017 Security Professionals Leave Social Media Accounts Vulnerable, Survey Reveals 2 min read - Security professionals who fail to secure their social media accounts create openings for cybercriminals to access more critical, work-related data.
Fraud Protection April 4, 2017 Trust, but Verify: Authentication Without Validation Is Naïve 3 min read - Fraudsters have rendered traditional authentication factors — something you know, something you have and something you are — ineffective.
Fraud Protection February 16, 2017 It’s Time for Users to Pony Up and Quit Reusing Passwords 4 min read - By reusing passwords across multiple services, users make it easier for cybercriminals to breach all their accounts, not to mention company databases.
Identity & Access January 30, 2017 Two-Factor Authentication: A Little Goes a Long Way 3 min read - Online services are understandably reluctant to add steps to the login process, but a little two-factor authentication can significantly boost security.
January 19, 2017 Credential-Stuffing Schemes Rely on Recycled Login Information 2 min read - Credential-stuffing schemes rely on the widespread, irresponsible practice of using the same login credentials to access multiples accounts.
Identity & Access January 16, 2017 Too Many Passwords: Is the End in Sight? 3 min read - Will passwords become things of the past in 2017? Today, organizations tasked with managing too many passwords are at risk of phishing and malware attacks.
January 10, 2017 Missing Security Plus Malicious Attacks Equals Massive MongoDB Servers Breach 2 min read - Cybercriminals leveraged poor password hygiene among users and administrators to compromise nearly 30,000 databases on MongoDB servers.