The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Related: The Internet of Things is just getting started The technology to get rid of passwords is readily available; advances in hardware token and biometric authenticators continue apace. Username and password logins emerged as the go-to way to control access to network servers, business applications and Internet-delivered consumer services.

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The Last Watchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Editor’s note: I recently had the chance to participate in a discussion about the overall state of privacy and cybersecurity with Erin Kapczynski, OneRep’s senior vice president of B2B marketing. Erin: What are some of the most common social engineering tactics that cybercriminals use?

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Cyber threats Cyber Insurance Threat Detection Cybersecurity 203

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Phishing techniques use social engineering to trick victims into taking an action that helps an attacker compromise your network or access your sensitive information assets. IoT devices include wearable devices, coffee makers, sensors, and cameras, all of which connect to the Internet. IoT Devices.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 10, 2024

As businesses in every sector embrace digital transformation initiatives, adopting cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, automation, AI, and interconnected ecosystems, their attack surface widens exponentially. Similarly, in this era of distributed work, employees access company resources from various locations and devices.

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Cybersecurity Digital transformation Threat Detection Cyber threats 136

SecureWorld News

MARCH 24, 2022

I knew that security holes existed for years, but because communications were more commonly B2B, it was not a priority. There was increased concerned for protection of consumer privacy because of the use of cellphones, social media, and other Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Answer: As an enlisted member of the U.S.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 5, 2021

And social engineering can crack even more considering how many people include the names of their families and birthdays. Two-factor authentication is also being deployed for mobile security and by Internet of Things companies such as Nest to secure IoT devices. Rise of multi-factor authentication. MFA can be hacked.

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Authentication Passwords Mobile Accountability 104

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 29, 2025

Nothing has taken up so much mindshare in the security space since the internet became, well, the internet. We predict a few things: AI-based social engineering running rampant | Sophisticated, word-perfect AI-based phishing attacks will increase the number of breaches due to increasingly persuasive social engineering techniques.

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B2B Data privacy Artificial Intelligence Social Engineering 62