Account Security Passwords Social Engineering 
Troy Hunt
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
Last week I wrote a couple of different pieces on passwords, firstly about why we're going to be stuck with them for a long time yet and then secondly, about how we all bear some responsibility for making good password choices. This week, I wanted to focus on going beyond passwords and talk about 2FA.
IT Security Guru
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
A prime example is multi-factor authentication (MFA), a security process that requires users to verify their identity in two or more ways, such as a password, a code sent to their phone, or a fingerprint. Other Ways Threat Actors Exploit Human Behaviour In addition to fatigue attacks, malefactors weaponise social engineering.
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Hacker's King
DECEMBER 25, 2024
However, its immense popularity has made it a target for malicious actors seeking unauthorized access to user accounts. Tools designed for password cracking often exploit weak security practices, but understanding these methods is vital for safeguarding your account. Weak or simple passwords are particularly vulnerable.
Hacker's King
DECEMBER 26, 2024
While hacking attempts continue to evolve, so do the strategies to secure your account. Smartphones now offer fingerprint scanners, facial recognition, and even iris detection, which can secure your Instagram app directly. Unlike passwords or codes, biometric data is unique to you and cannot be easily replicated.
Malwarebytes
JANUARY 12, 2022
A fake login site will ask for username and password, but then also ask the victim to enter their 2FA code on the phishing site. The statement reads as follows: Through our initial investigation we can confirm that a number of accounts have been compromised via phishing techniques. However, even with 2FA enabled, things can go wrong.
IT Security Guru
JULY 13, 2021
Passwords are the first line of defense when it comes to digital security. For most businesses, each employee is going to have at least one username and password that they need to remember. Depending on the size of your organization, this can mean spending a massive amount of your IT budget on simple account management.
Malwarebytes
MAY 7, 2021
This would surely mean those in most need of security fine-tuning, won’t get it. The password problem. Questions how this will work aside, Google continues to keep plugging away at the eternally relevant password problem. When your email is broken into, it allows attackers potential access into every account tied to it.
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