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Modern Cyber Attacks: Understanding the Threats and Building Robust Defenses

Modern Cyber Attacks: Understanding the Threats and Building Robust Defenses

| | cyberattacks, Digital Identity, Password, security, verified credentials
Cyber attacks are more sophisticated than ever, from ransomware and phishing to DDoS attacks. This post explores these threats and provides actionable insights into building robust defenses. Learn how to implement security ...
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Hacking Kia: Shocking Web Portal Vulnerability Discovered! Plus, NIST Password Updates!

Kia Security Flaw Exposed, NIST’s New Password Guidelines

| | Authentication, biometrics, cars, Connected Cars, Cyber Security, cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Hacking, Information Security, Infosec, Kia, MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication, NIST, Password, password complexity, Password Guidelines, Password Policy, Password reset, Password Resets, passwords, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, security, technology, web application, web application vulnerability, Weekly Edition
In this episode, the hosts discuss a significant vulnerability found in Kia’s web portal that allows remote control of various car features via their app, potentially enabling unauthorized unlocking and tracking. The ...
Shared Security Podcast
passwords, malware, lastpass passwords

More Than Two Million Stolen VPN Passwords Discovered

| | cyber threat, Cybersecurity, Password, passwordless, VPN
More than 2.1 million stolen VPN passwords have been compromised by malware in the past year, highlighting a growing risk for unauthorized access to secure networks, according to a Specops Software report ...
Security Boulevard
password, protection

How Secure is the “Password Protection” on Your Files and Drives?

| | encryption, Password, protection
Most password protection methods use some form of encryption, but is there a clear choice between software and hardware encryption when it comes to protecting your personal or business files from theft, ...
Security Boulevard
EU, Russia, cyberattacks, cyberthreats Russian Group-IB EU Russia Project Lakhta’s Accountant

Russia-Backed Brute-Force Campaign Targets Microsoft Infrastructure in EU

| | brute force, Cloud, eu, iam, MFA, Password, Russia
The European Union (EU) is currently confronting a significant surge in cyberattacks, primarily originating from Russia and these brute-force assaults are targeting corporate and institutional networks ...
Security Boulevard
Comparative Analysis of Password Hashing Algorithms: Argon2, bcrypt, scrypt, and PBKDF2

Comparative Analysis of Password Hashing Algorithms: Argon2, bcrypt, scrypt, and PBKDF2

| | Best Practices, data protection, hashing, Password
Explore the strengths and weaknesses of Argon2, bcrypt, scrypt, and PBKDF2 in this comprehensive comparison of password hashing algorithms. Learn which algorithm suits your security needs, from cutting-edge Argon2 to the widely-used ...
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Authy Breach Impact & RockYou 2024 Password Leak

Authy Breach: What It Means for You, RockYou 2024 Password Leak

| | 2fa, Authy, Cyber Security, Cybersecurity, Data breach, Data Privacy, Digital Privacy, Episodes, Information Security, Infosec, MFA, Multi-Factor Authentication, Password, password leak, password list, passwords, Phishing, Podcast, Podcasts, Privacy, RockYou, RockYou2024, security, SIM swapping, social engineering, technology, two factor authentication, Weekly Edition
In episode 338, we discuss the recent breach of the two-factor authentication provider Authy and its implications for users. We also explore a massive password list leak titled ‘Rock You 2024’ that ...
Shared Security Podcast
Passkeys: The Future of Passwordless Authentication

Passkeys: The Future of Passwordless Authentication

| | AI (Artificial Intelligence), biometrics, Innovation, Password, password manager, passwordless, security
Say goodbye to passwords! Passkeys are the next generation of authentication, offering enhanced security and convenience. Learn how passkeys work, their benefits over passwords, and why they are the future of secure ...
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Mastering Magic Link Security: A Deep Dive for Developers

Mastering Magic Link Security: A Deep Dive for Developers

| | future of passwords, JWT Authentication, magic link security, Password, password manager, passwordless
Discover the security challenges of magic link authentication and how to mitigate them ...
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Urgency on Password Management

| | Blog, Compliance, cyber, firmware, iot, Password, remediation, Vulnerabilities
As a security professional I’d like you to consider the following scenario.  You’re constantly adding new laptops to your organization, devices that connect to your corporate networks and will hold and transit ...
Viakoo, Inc
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