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Two-Factor Authentication Bypassed in Simple Attacks

13

Apr

2016

Mobile phone-based two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanisms are plagued by synchronization vulnerabilities that allow attackers intercept One-Time Passwords (OTPs) and bypass the security of many financial services, researchers say.

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IDG Contributor Network: Does a smartphone make two-factor authentication?

18

Mar

2016

Here’s a polarizing question: is a phone a second factor, in the context of two-factor authentication? Fellow infosec pro @johnnysunshine tweeted the above last week, and sparked a lively debate. Before answering the question, let’s back up a bit and explain two-factor authentication (or 2fa). To borrow an analogy I first used two years ago: […]

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Five ways to protect your private photos

28

Aug

2015

Remember last year’s well-publicized leak, which exposed some celebrities’ nude photos? The story not only made some individuals’ day (and probably night), it turned to be a very educating precedent. For instance, it made many people realize that their pet’s name is not the safest password, and two-factor authentication is not meant exclusively for IT […]

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