Security News

Reddit Breach Stems from SMS Two-Factor Authentication Breakdown
2018-08-01 18:33

A hacker has compromised Reddit's systems and was able to make away with email addresses and account credentials.

Thought two-factor auth completely locks down Office 365? Not quite
2018-07-13 23:48

A network's only as strong as its weakest link or worker Hackers are developing new techniques to obtain access to corporate emails and calendars, even if multi-factor-authentication defenses are...

ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus adds two-factor authentication support for Windows logons
2018-07-11 15:35

ManageEngine announced that it is rolling out two-factor authentication (TFA) support for Windows logons in ADSelfService Plus, its integrated active directory self-service password management and...

How to set up two-factor authentication on CentOS
2018-04-19 15:06

Every administrator should consider enabling two-factor authentication on their CentOS 7 server for an added layer of security.

How to combine SSH key authentication and two-factor authentication on Linux
2018-04-19 15:02

Jack Wallen shows you how to set up both two-factor authentication and SSH key authentication for a rock-solid remote login of your Linux servers.

How to set up two-factor authentication on CentOS 7
2018-04-12 17:16

Once you have CentOS 7 up and running, you'll want to lock down that server with two-factor authentication. Every administrator should consider enabling this additional layer of security.

Camera-based, single-step two-factor authentication resilient to pictionary, shoulder surfing attacks
2017-10-24 20:30

A group of researchers from Florida International University and Bloomberg LP have created Pixie, a camera-based two-factor authentication system that could end up being a good alternative to...

Criminals are Now Exploiting SS7 Flaws to Hack Smartphone Two-Factor Authentication Systems (Schneier on Security)
2017-05-10 11:50

I've previously written about the serious vulnerabilities in the SS7 phone routing system. Basically, the system doesn't authenticate messages. Now, criminals are using it to hack smartphone-based...