Microsoft is replacing the "Notify me through app (push to approve)" multi-factor authentication (MFA) method with the "number matching" MFA method. With the current method, users receive a pop-up on ...

The memo does not include any requirements for authenticators to be phishing-resistant, even though DoD is required to retire phishable authenticators by 2027.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. Sep 05, 2024, 06:52am EDT Sep 06, 2024, 11:36am EDT ...

As passwords routinely fail to protect users, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is fast emerging as the new gold standard of cybersecurity. By adding extra layers of protection, MFA is able to block ...

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) significantly strengthens cryptocurrency security by requiring multiple forms of verification. Implementing MFA for cryptocurrency is crucial for protecting exchanges ...

Passwords and app-based MFA add hidden costs through lost productivity, frequent resets, and risk of phishing and social ...

Hackers often exploit reused passwords, gaining access to multiple accounts if just one is compromised. To stay safe, use strong, unique passwords for every account and change them regularly. However, ...

Microsoft this week announced a preview of "Authentication Strength," a new control for organizations using the Azure Active Directory Conditional Access service. Authentication Strength lets IT pros ...

The digital landscape is ever-evolving, as are the tactics employed by cybercriminals seeking unauthorized access to valuable information held within. In response, organizations across most industries ...