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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Passwords Authentication Data breaches B2B 164

Krebs on Security

APRIL 6, 2022

.” LAPSUS$ seems to have conjured some worst-case scenarios in the minds of many security experts, who worry what will happen when more organized cybercriminal groups start adopting these techniques. ” HOW DID WE GET HERE? .” ” HOW DID WE GET HERE? “These guys were not leet , just damn persistent.”

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Phishing Authentication Passwords Cybersecurity 243

Hunton Privacy

APRIL 3, 2020

On April 1, 2020, the French Data Protection Authority (the “CNIL”) released guidance for employers on how to implement teleworking (the “Guidance”) as well as best practices for their employees in this context (the “Best Practices”). If possible, organizations should enable two-factor authentication for VPN login.

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Encryption Authentication Workplace security Communications 96