Social Engineering Against 2FA: New Tricks
In the digital age, data protection is important for every Internet user since today people entrust network with too much information: passport data, electronic and physical addresses, payment cards information, and social security numbers. There are various authentication scenarios used to protect the user’s confidential information. And two-factor authentication has been recognized as one of the most reliable. All information...
Dutch Scientists: SMS Verification Is Vulnerable
Computer security experts in their confrontation with the hackers are always trying to work ahead of the curve: to model and foresee probable “loopholes” in the data protection systems of different services and operating systems. In recent years, special attention has been paid to the mobile operating systems as more and more people use smartphones to enter their accounts or use them as 2-step verification means. Most...
The Evolution of Two-Step Authentication
With the advent of computer technologies in everyday life, the protection of data transmitted and stored in the network has become a necessity. Along with the hardware and software components, the data protection systems must include authentication tools that can prevent unauthorized access to the accounts. At first, the usual reusable passwords seemed a quite sufficient protection means. But, it soon became clear that this way of...
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...