Turn on Two-Factor Auth on Linkedin Today
Jun03

Turn on Two-Factor Auth on Linkedin Today

Another scandal with hacked accounts has rocked the network and gave us another reason to think of the importance of two-factor auth for everyone. This time, the data protection system of LinkedIn, the largest social network for business people, was compromised. Actually, this data leakage happened four years ago, in summer 2012. Back then hackers got an access to the email addresses and passwords of the LinkedIn users. Shortly after...

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Protectimus Cuts the Prices
May26

Protectimus Cuts the Prices

Two-factor authentication is an indispensable element of modern information security system. Today, every resource, which stores confidential user data, is obliged to provide reliable data protection. It is dangerous and unprofitable to “recreate the wheel”. Developing a 2-step verification system on its own, the company assumes full responsibility for data protection. Very often such solutions have vulnerabilities that would later...

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10 Things You Can Do with the Smartwatch
May20

10 Things You Can Do with the Smartwatch

How often do you have to worry about your cell phone running out of battery when you have a whole heap of things to do today? Have you ever forgotten your phone at home while hurrying to work in the morning? And how did you feel this day? Waiting for an important call, you have to carry your cell phone everywhere (even to the toilet)? And what it is like when you are in a crowded transport and your phone starts ringing being in...

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Dutch Scientists: SMS Verification Is Vulnerable
May16

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...

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Why Gamers Need 2-Step Verification
Apr28

Why Gamers Need 2-Step Verification

Online games ceased to be considered a not serious occupation long ago. Today not only students but also bankers, senior managers, and other adult solid people play computer games. For some, it has even become a rather profitable profession. Even if the game is played just for fun, it is still about large sums of money: to buy bonuses and gaming resources, upgrade items and characters. Besides, paid online games are growing in...

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