
Google to Replace SMS with QR Codes for Gmail Authentication
A Step Forward Google recently announced it will move from SMS to QR code-based authentication for Gmail accounts. This marks an important shift for cybersecurity, and further validation that companies and individuals are going to have to get beyond Traditional or Weaker security. But is this the best we can do? A Step Toward Stronger […]

The 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report: Vishing and AI-Powered Cyber Attacks On the Rise
Cyber threats evolved rapidly in 2024, with attackers leveraging AI-driven social engineering, malware-free intrusions, and cloud-focused exploits. The newly released 2025 CrowdStrike Global Threat Report underlines critical shifts in cybercrime, particularly the surge in vishing (voice phishing) and identity-based attacks. Key Findings from the CrowdStrike Report 1. The Rise of Vishing: Voice Phishing Surges Fivefold […]

AI vs. AI / Fighting AI with AI in Cybersecurity
The Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to launch sophisticated attacks. From AI-generated phishing emails to deepfake social engineering scams, traditional security methods are struggling to keep up. To combat this growing threat, businesses must fight AI with AI, deploying advanced security solutions that detect, analyze, and neutralize AI-driven […]

Lessons Learned in Cybersecurity in 2024 – to Help Build a Better 2025
Introduction As we wrap up another year, what lessons have we learned in Cybersecurity that will help us build a better 2025? One thing is certain, we saw progress in 2024. But, this is on both sides of the fence. While technological advancements delivered better cybertools, cybercriminals also grew more sophisticated and reminded us that […]

How to Phish-Proof Your Login
Across the Enterprise You’ve heard it before: Phishing is the #1 method used by cybercriminals to gain access to your digital valuables. Today, according to CSO Online, 80% of reported security incidents are caused by Phishing. We’ve also heard from CISA and others that MFA is the holy grail for cybersecurity. But then last week, […]

Here are Risks and Solutions of Identity Account Takeover
OFFER ISRAELI GVP & GM, Identity Threat Defense, Proofpoint recently wrote: “Attackers are increasingly focused on privileged identity account takeover (ATO) attacks because they can compromise organizations much more easily and quickly this way, as compared to the time, effort, and cost to exploit a software vulnerability (a common vulnerability and exposure or CVE). And […]

7 Reasons you should NOT use Free Authenticator Apps
And why you should use Strong MFA instead Despite the call from world leaders for strong Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to protect individuals and organizations against cyber-attack, the vast majority just isn’t up to snuff when it comes to security. Most of us know that security starts with Identity and Authentication – ensuring that users Are […]

Zero Trust Security & Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Time to Fix What’s Broken Zero Trust Security & Identity and Access Management need to be updated for the modern workplace. The days of Castle-and-Moat security for the organization – where everything was considered secure inside corporate perimeter walls – are over. Today, users are seldom in one place, so security must consider every identity […]

Why Choose TraitWare for Trust and Security.
A People Story TRUST. It’s a people thing. Not a technology thing. People build reliable technology. Not the other way around. Choosing which cybersecurity tools you trust to implement and use starts with people. If you’re looking for a solution, you need to know what exactly they are selling, who’s behind it, what problems the […]

How to cyber protect Your Business from Island Hopping?
Island Hopping - NOT a Holiday Thing

You can’t have Security without Privacy
Privacy vs. Security. Can you have both? While there’s a difference, we think the two belong together – especially when it comes to Identity. While data security has become increasingly important for companies of all sizes – with the risk and severity of cyberattack steadily rising – regulations like GDPR, CCPA mean companies are also having […]

Face Verification: How It Optimizes Passwordless MFA?
How do you secure identity and transactions—especially business, financial, government transactions—in a world that is becoming more and more digital and hyperconnected? It’s time to move on from old and increasingly vulnerable authentication methods, like ID cards and the username-and-password combo, to newer methods that pose a tougher challenge for cybercriminals to get past. Today’s […]