Will Passwords Survive?
In a rapidly changing world, even the things that seem unshakable and undeniable can change. One of such things is passwords. We got used to them so much that it is even strange to question their necessity. But, let’s try. Do we really need common reusable passwords? The network is overloaded with discussions about passwords’ downsides and low level of protection. Even the beginner at hacking can hack the majority of passwords....
Mobile Authentication Pros and Cons
The popularity of mobile devices increases every day. Smartphones, tablet computers, smart watches – today these lightweight portable ‘mini-computers’ are sold better than traditional desktops and laptops. This trend is set by the rhythm of modern life, full of flights and journeys – often on the other end of the world. Today, a lot of people don’t work in the traditional offices. They can work remotely in comfortable...
How to Choose and Use Strong Passwords
In 2007, the most popular password among the Internet users was the word ‘password’. Later, people have realized that strong passwords should include not only letters but also numbers. And in 2008 “password1” became the users’ favorite password. Despite all efforts of cyber security experts, who tried to explain to the average users, that predictable and frequently used passwords cannot be trustworthy,...
The Most Common Ways of Credit Card Fraud
The faster is the technical progress developing, the more sophisticated and ingenious become the fraudsters’ attempts to turn it to their advantage. The more actively we replace cash money in our pockets with credit cards, the more ways to hack money from our bank accounts emerge. Not to become an easy prey for fraudsters, it is useful to know what techniques the violators use to steal data from credit cards. We are going to provide...
Hardware or Software Token – Which One to Choose?
Striving for maximum versatility and convenience is the main trend of our time. It triggers a general affection (which often borders on addiction) for smartphones. For a modern person, these small devices embody the principle “All that is mine, I carry with me”. A regular phone has now become a mini laptop computer, which also enables you to make calls (but it is no longer its leading feature). Since any computer should...
Why Everyone Should Care About Data Protection
There is an opinion that an average Internet user can not be a subject of interest for hackers and other thieves of confidential data. The head of the CIA or celebrity is a completely different story. But what can hacker expect from an ordinary person? No intriguing secrets, no big money. It seems like there is no need in data protection for common people. But everyone thinking this way is seriously mistaken. There are a lot of...