Security News

Palo Alto Networks Patches Authentication Bypass Exploit in PAN-OS Software
2025-02-13 09:39

Palo Alto Networks has addressed a high-severity security flaw in its PAN-OS software that could result in an authentication bypass. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-0108, carries a CVSS...

Pairwise Authentication of Humans
2025-02-10 12:00

Here’s an easy system for two humans to remotely authenticate to each other, so they can be sure that neither are digital impersonations. To mitigate that risk, I have developed this simple...

How to Add Fingerprint Authentication to Your Windows 11 Computer
2025-02-05 13:00

You can easily add a fingerprint reader to your computer if one isn't already built in.

How to Prevent Phishing Attacks with Multi-Factor Authentication
2025-02-04 13:00

Learn how to protect yourself and your sensitive information from phishing attacks by implementing multi-factor authentication.

89% of AI-powered APIs rely on insecure authentication mechanisms
2025-01-30 04:30

APIs have emerged as the predominant attack surface over the past year, with AI being the biggest driver of API security risks, according to Wallarm. “Based on our findings, what is clear is that...

The SBI fake banking app shows that SMS authentication has had its day
2025-01-10 05:00

As a company fortunate enough to have and maintain our own pentesting team, we often do outreach with other organizations to assist with or provide our expertise in offensive security. In...

How To Use SCP (Secure Copy) With SSH Key Authentication
2025-01-03 17:00

Here's how to use the secure copy command, in conjunction with ssh key authentication, for an even more secure means of copying files to your remote Linux servers.

Google Cloud to Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication by 2025 for All Users
2024-11-06 05:37

Google's cloud division has announced that it will enforce mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users by the end of 2025 as part of its efforts to improve account security. "We will...

How hybrid workforces are reshaping authentication strategies
2024-10-08 04:00

In this Help Net Security interview, Brian Pontarelli, CEO at FusionAuth, discusses the evolving authentication challenges posed by the rise of hybrid and remote workforces. He advocates for zero...

Modernization of Authentication: Webinar on MFA, Passwords, and the Shift to Passwordless
2024-10-07 10:05

The interest in passwordless authentication has increased due to the rise of hybrid work environments and widespread digitization. This has led to a greater need for reliable data security and...