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.
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 February 9, 2017 Did Your Developer Leave a Website Backdoor? 2 min read - A Dutch developer stole e-commerce customers' login credentials using a website backdoor and admin access that former employers had neglected to revoke.
July 14, 2016 Shard: Password Peace of Mind or Potential Problem? 2 min read - Shard is designed to help users track down and eliminate duplicate passwords. But what happens if cybercriminals repurpose the protective program?
Application Security October 29, 2015 Britain’s GCHQ Wants to Help You Improve Your Password Strength 2 min read - We use too many passwords, and the majority of the time, those passwords are weak. Improving password strength is key to boosting cybersecurity.
Data Protection October 16, 2015 Passwords Are Secure, We’re Just Using Them Wrong 3 min read - The best way to prevent the hacking of passwords — and secure the information these passwords protect — may be to upgrade the servers that house them.
May 27, 2015 Effectiveness of Security Questions Called Out in New Study 3 min read - The effectiveness of security questions has been called out in a new Google study. Are user answers really as unique as they ought to be?