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Bad Consumer Security Advice

Schneier on Security

There are lots of articles about there telling people how to better secure their computers and online accounts. While I agree with some of it, this article contains some particularly bad advice: 1. Two-factor authentication is important, and I use it on some of my more important online accounts.

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Video: How Hackers Steal Your Cookies & How to Stop Them

eSecurity Planet

Don’t forget: You can read the full article on eSecurity Planet. They could even conceal dangerous malware in photos or links on secure websites you visit, and a single click can activate the code, even overcoming multifactor authentication. In this video, we’ll show you how to stay safe. What Are Cookies?

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Despite all the advice, 97.7% of Twitter users have still not enabled two-factor authentication

Graham Cluley

Twitter has revealed that the vast majority of its users have ignored advice to protect their accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA) - one of the simplest ways to harden account security. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Cybercriminals bypass 2FA and OTP with robocalling and Telegram bots

CSO Magazine

Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been widely adopted by online services over the past several years and turning it on is probably the best thing users can do for their online account security. To read this article in full, please click here

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How Microsoft's highly secure environment was breached

Malwarebytes

An investigation by Microsoft has finally revealed how China-based hackers circumvented the protections of a "highly isolated and restricted production environment" in May 2023 to unlock sensitive email accounts belonging to US government agencies.

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What is Two-Factor Authentication?

Identity IQ

What is Two-Factor Authentication? IdentityIQ Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security tool that requires you to verify your identity twice before you can gain access to a system. It helps prevent unauthorized access to your accounts by adding another layer of security at the point of login.

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Why TOTP Won’t Cut It (And What to Consider Instead)

NetSpi Technical

This article is co-authored by Gabe Rust. While TOTP was once an advancement in authorizing secure access, today it’s become a dated security measure that allows persistent threat actors to find exploitable gaps. In this article we’ll explore security risks of TOTP and an alternative 2FA method to increase security.