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What is the Difference Between Passwordfree and Passwordless
Passwords are getting less and less popular nowadays. Some experts say the era of passwords is over. Aside from the fact that people find it hard to manage and remember their passwords, there is also the problem of security. In the current complex IT environment, passwords are no longer enough to protect our online data. […]
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Common Issues with Passwords as a means of Authentication
Though the creation of the passwords was originally intended to protect online data, in today’s IT environment, passwords are considered one of the weakest links in security. The era of passwords is about to end. In fact, most cyberattacks across the web stem from compromised passwords. It’s about time we acknowledge the major failings of […]
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Is MultiFactor Authentication Good For Verification Purposes
With the IT environment getting more and more complicated, the traditional authentication method using only passwords is no longer secure. A study revealed that there are 8.2 million passwords stolen every day, meanwhile about 95 passwords stolen per second. Passwords have become our greatest weakness. Although we have relied on passwords for our security and […]
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3 Ways to Create Strong Passwords That You Can Remember
Every time a data breach happens, we mull over the susceptibility of the internet and consider changing our passwords. However, considering the time and mental energy needed to do a complete overhaul of all our account logins, at the end of the day, we still use our favorite passwords and tell ourselves “I won’t be […]
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How SSO Service Provider Can Help Password Security Issues
When we hear about login security options, there is no way single sign-on won’t be mentioned. SSO service providers improve security and user experience by managing access to multiple related but independent software systems. It is accomplished by storing login credentials on a separate database. On the user’s next login, the database will intercept the […]
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What Can You Do About Computer Hackers
Anyone who has access to the internet is at risk to hackers. Your business especially, is easy prey in the eyes of attackers. Hackers are unauthorized users who break into computer systems to access information. While some hackers are motivated by curiosity or do it for the sheer thrill of bypassing large security systems, most […]
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What is the Best Cybersecurity to Protect Your Business?
Every 14 seconds, a business falls victim to a ransomware attack. While big businesses are often the target of massive data breaches, the risks for smaller businesses are higher as they have minimal security infrastructure, which makes them easy prey for attackers. According to Verizon Data, in 2017, 61 percent of data breach victims were […]
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Why Hackers Love Passwords
Moving On from Passwords? Passwords. They’re a hacker’s favorite thing. Not only are they easy to steal and crack, but many people practice poor password management. Because of this, password theft and abuse are ever rising. From short, simple words to long strings of letters, numbers, and symbols, passwords just aren’t enough to keep your […]
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Internet Security Statistics You Need to Know in 2019
Protecting your data starts with knowing what you’re up against. Cybercrime has been and may always be growing. However with more information we gain a better understanding of how to combat internet criminals and data breaches. Here are some internet security statistics to keep in mind about cybercrime and its effects on your business. Cyber […]
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How To Strengthen WordPress Security By Managing Users
WordPress Users and Security As businesses grow, the number of people required to get the job done grows too. The more users your WordPress website has, however, the higher the security risk. Managing your WordPress users to maintain security can be complicated as your business grows, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these tips […]
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The end of the era of passwords
The father of computer passwords – Fernando Corbató – died on July 12 at the age of 93. Corbató pioneered the password for the computing world in the 1960s, working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He and other researchers at the university shared access to one of the first computers with the ability […]
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A Guide to WordPress Login Security
WordPress Login Requirements_ With more than 33% of websites on the internet being managed through WordPress, it’s a wonder the website juggernaut hasn’t created a stronger, more reliable method for login security. To date, WordPress login systems are some of the weakest online right out of the box, and although they can be adjusted for […]