Security
All the “Ishings” Trying to Scam You
All the “Ishings” Trying to Scam You – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
RIP Microsoft Passwords:
RIP Microsoft Passwords: Here’s How to Set Up a Passkey Before the August Deadline – cnet.com
Risky password habits can have big consequences, and some companies are making it easier to stay secure online by ditching decades-old password methods and implementing instead. Microsoft intends to do the same starting in August.
A million SMS two-factor authentication codes were intercepted; here’s what to do
A million SMS two-factor authentication codes were intercepted; here’s what to do – 9to5Mac
A new report found that around a million two-factor authentication codes sent by text message appear to have been intercepted.
I’ve forgotten to update countless passwords, and it has cost me
I’ve forgotten to update countless passwords, and it has cost me — here’s what happens when you don’t – androidpolice.com
Everything needs an account these days. As someone who reviews apps and games professionally, I find it hard to discover an app or game that doesn’t require login information to operate on your Android tablet or phone. The more accounts we create, the more we forget those passwords. When we don’t rely on a password manager for help, we often re-use passwords subconsciously, putting other accounts at risk.
Passkeys Explained Simply
Passkeys Explained Simply – by STG
Passkeys are a secure, passwordless authentication method that uses cryptographic technology to verify a user’s identity. They consist of a pair of cryptographic keys: a private key and a public key. The private key is securely stored on the user’s device, while the public key is stored on the server of the service being accessed.
When logging in, the server sends a challenge to the user’s device, which is signed using the private key. The server then verifies this signature with the public key. If the signature is valid, access is granted. This process ensures that the private key never leaves the user’s device, providing a robust layer of security.
Passkeys eliminate the need for traditional passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA), streamlining the login process into a single step. They are resistant to phishing attacks and do not require users to remember complex passwords, enhancing both security and user convenience.
What Is a Passkey?
What Is a Passkey? – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
Pig Butchering: Operation Shamrock Fights Back
Pig Butchering: Operation Shamrock Fights Back – Cybersecurity Today
In this episode, the host delves into the alarming rise of ‘pig butchering’ scams, a form of fraud that preys on vulnerable and trusting individuals, often leaving them financially and emotionally devastated. These scams are orchestrated by organized crime syndicates that use brutal methods, including violence and human trafficking, to sustain their operations.
How to Hover Over a Link to Check It’s Not a Scam
How to Hover Over a Link to Check It’s Not a Scam – youtube.com · by Ask Leo!
Protect Your Money from Wire Fraud Schemes When Buying a Home
Protect Your Money from Wire Fraud Schemes When Buying a Home – youtube.com · by American Land Title Association
Chinese-Owned VPNs – Schneier on Security
Chinese-Owned VPNs – Schneier on Security – Schneier on Security
One one my biggest worries about VPNs is the amount of trust users need to place in them, and how opaque most of them are about who owns them and what sorts of data they retain.
Simple Ways to Make Your Chromebook More Secure Today
7 Simple Ways to Make Your Chromebook More Secure Today – By Dominic Reigns aboutchromebooks.com
Most people assume their Chromebook is already secure. It runs ChromeOS, uses sandboxing, and updates regularly in the background. For casual users, that might sound like enough.
Protect Your Wi-Fi: 10 Security Tips
The Event Viewer, Explained
The Event Viewer, Explained – By Ask Leo! YouTube
Two-Factor Authentication Can Fail You, but You Can Make It More Secure
Two-Factor Authentication Can Fail You, but You Can Make It More Secure – Lifehacker
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a great way to boost the security of your accounts. But even with that added layer of security, malicious actors are finding ways to break in. So-called adversary-in-the-middle attacks take advantage of weaker authentication methods to access accounts.
Avoiding Scams: Why Hackers Can’t Recover Your Gmail for You
Avoiding Scams: Why Hackers Can’t Recover Your Gmail for You – By Ask Leo! YouTube