Android phones can now be security keys for iOS devices
Hey, iOS users. Got a spare Android phone lying around? Now, you can use it as a secure access key for online services. Continue reading Android phones can now be security keys for iOS devices
Category Archives: two factor authentication
Demo of New Automated Phishing Attack That Hacks Two-Factor Authentication
We’ve written several blogs this year about the pros and cons of two-factor authentication […]
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Apple battles Facebook and Google with rival sign in service
Apple’s WWDC was full of surprises including a new feature designed to make signing up for websites more private: Sign In with Apple. Continue reading Apple battles Facebook and Google with rival sign in service
Google recalls Titan Bluetooth keys after finding security flaw
Google had egg on its face this week after it had to recall some of its Titan hardware security keys for being insecure. Continue reading Google recalls Titan Bluetooth keys after finding security flaw
U.S. Charges 9 ‘SIM Swapping’ Attackers For Stealing $2.5 Million
The U.S. Department of Justice today announced charges against nine individuals, 6 of which are members of a hacking group called “The Community” and other 3 are former employees of mobile phone providers who allegedly helped them steal roughly $2.5 mi… Continue reading U.S. Charges 9 ‘SIM Swapping’ Attackers For Stealing $2.5 Million
Microsoft Outlook Email Breach Targeted Cryptocurrency Users
Earlier this month, Motherboard revealed that contents of Microsoft’s email services were compromised. Multiple victims now say that hackers stole their cryptocurrency. Continue reading Microsoft Outlook Email Breach Targeted Cryptocurrency Users
Google Gives Free Security Keys to Activists, But Not if You’re in Iran or Syria
Sources and a document show how Google bars nonprofits from telling activists in certain countries about their products. Continue reading Google Gives Free Security Keys to Activists, But Not if You’re in Iran or Syria
4 Phishing Attacks that Exploit Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Earlier this year, we posted a blog on Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). In it, we …
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Is 2FA Broken, or Just Evolving?
Earlier this year, only days after KnowB4’s chief hacking officer Kevin Mitnick demonstrated how to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA) on CNBC, security researcher Piotr Duszynski warned about a new penetration testing tool that was being used to … Continue reading Is 2FA Broken, or Just Evolving?
The Death of Passwords
When you want to protect your data, one of the first things you think of is passwords. But with the digital world changing, are passwords becoming ineffective? Think about your own data security. What kind of password user are you? One password for eve… Continue reading The Death of Passwords