Hackers don’t break in – they log in

We talked about this very often so far: Passwords are by far the weakest link when it comes to security today. 81% of successful attacks involve lost, breached or re-used passwords. There is another fairly current article mentioning that, even when it … Continue reading Hackers don’t break in – they log in

Security in Today’s Global Remote Workforce Era

Here are four ways security teams can support a sudden and large remote workforce Security measures put in place across global organizations historically have not been one of the top three priority investments. If asked, almost all company leaders wou… Continue reading Security in Today’s Global Remote Workforce Era

Renaissance of the OTP hardware token

Multi-factor Authentication is just that ? multi-factor. There are a number of ways to implement MFA including the use of OTP hardware tokens.
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What Is Multi-Factor Authentication, and What Does It Have to Do with You?

Security isn’t a simple matter of caring or spending time reading manuals or being told what you can or can’t do. Security is understanding how to view the world from a different perspective. It’s a skill that people build over time, … Continue reading What Is Multi-Factor Authentication, and What Does It Have to Do with You?

How to Enable Security Defaults in Azure Active Directory


Microsoft is gradually introducing multifactor authentication (MFA) for all organizational accounts in Azure Active Directory. In this article, I look at the new Security Defaults setting and how to enable it.

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99% of compromised Microsoft enterprise accounts lack MFA

Cybercriminals compromise over a million Microsoft enterprise accounts each month as too few customers use multi-factor authentication. Continue reading 99% of compromised Microsoft enterprise accounts lack MFA

Top 10 Cybersecurity and Privacy Resolutions

In episode 101: Start the new year off right by following our top 10 cybersecurity and privacy resolutions! ** Show notes and links mentioned on the show ** Recommended Password Managers KeePass (free and open source): https://keepass.info/ Dashlane: h… Continue reading Top 10 Cybersecurity and Privacy Resolutions

Are Passwords Now Passé?

Originated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1961, passwords have long been a central component of digital security. But in the nearly 60 years since they were first implemented as a standard safeguard, technological advancements and soci… Continue reading Are Passwords Now Passé?

Phishing Just Got More Complicated

Last month, the FBI released a note warning businesses that hackers are bypassing two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication is usually seen as extra secure because it not only requires your username and passcode but also a unique security to… Continue reading Phishing Just Got More Complicated

Food writer Jack Monroe loses at least £5,000 in SIM-swap fraud

Her accounts were drained in spite of using 2FA, showing that SIM swaps can still circumvent what’s a good security tool. Continue reading Food writer Jack Monroe loses at least £5,000 in SIM-swap fraud