Multi-factor authentication (MFA) methods have steadily increased in popularity as the security industry and the public have continued to recognize the weaknesses associated with passwords. But, did you know that not all MFA methods are equally secure? Most people think of MFA as receiving a one-time password (OTP) via an SMS text message. However, this method is actually no … [Read more...]
Get Cyber Skilled – Cyber Security Awareness Month
For this week's Cyber Security Awareness Month video I talk about getting cyber skilled. The European Cyber Security Awareness site has released four learning modules that anyone can use to teach people about password security, social engineering, privacy, and backups. Besides mentioning that, I share a few tips of my own about where you or even kids can go to develop there … [Read more...]
California Bill Increases Default Password Security
California has taken steps to increase the password security on new devices made after January 1 2020. Senate Bill No. 327 forces manufactures to create unique passwords for each device or force the user to create a new password on their first login. This only applies to devices that are accessible outside the local network. (1) The preprogrammed password is unique to … [Read more...]
October’s Microsoft and Adobe Patches – Daily Security Byte
You guys know the drill by now. Tuesday was both Microsoft and Adobe's Patch Day, during which they release all their scheduled security updates for the month. This month includes all the normal Microsoft software (Windows, Office, IE, etc.), as well as Adobe Flash Player and some other less common Adobe products. Watch our Byte below to learn more details, but be sure to visit … [Read more...]
How to Defeat Malicious Everything as-a-Service
In the sharing & collaborative economy we live in, we are witnessing two major trends at play. First, an increasing number of people are getting online. Recent statistics suggest that 4 billion people around the world are now using the internet (this is half of the world’s population): https://wearesocial.com/blog/2018/01/global-digital-report-2018 Second, the … [Read more...]
