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Digital Experience and Security: Turning Unhappy Paths into Happy Paths for Your Customers

CIO Business Intelligence

User authentication is often an “unhappy path”. Through this lens, it’s easy to see why identity and authentication-related problems are such common causes of unhappy paths. For example, authentication systems may require additional layers of security such as SMS one-time passwords (OTPs), out-of-wallet questions, and CAPTCHA tests.

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How Many User Credentials Did Emotet Steal? Now We Know

SecureWorld News

Also change passwords and security questions for any accounts you may have stored in either your inbox or browser, especially those of higher value such as banking.". Turn on 2-factor authentication wherever available. Keep operating systems and software patched.". Keep operating systems and software patched.".

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CIAM Balancing Act: Security vs. Customer Experience? Which Should Win in Today’s Landscape?

CIO Business Intelligence

According to a survey by Telus International, over 70% of Americans plan to continue shopping, banking and engaging in e-health and wellness activities [1]. Providing a passwordless authentication experience leveraging WebAuthn and FIDO can solve both problems, giving organizations the win-win solution they need to remain competitive.

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U.S. Energy Company Targeted by QR Code Phishing Campaign

SecureWorld News

The emails in the campaign purported to be from Microsoft, and they claimed that the recipient needed to update their account security settings or activate two-factor authentication (2FA)/multi-factor authentication (MFA) within 72 hours. Keep operating systems and software up to date.

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What's the Prescription for Cyber Resilience in Healthcare?

SecureWorld News

without the ability to get insurance approval for services ranging from a drug prescription to a life saving operation. Or to be paid for taking care of patients, which has left them with piles of unpaid claims and almost no money in their bank accounts.

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Common Techniques Hackers Use to Penetrate Systems and How to Protect Your Organization

ForAllSecure

Social Engineering Attack Example You receive an email that appears to be from your bank, asking you to click on a link to update your account information. The link takes you to a website that looks identical to your bank's website, but is actually a fake. You’re prompted to enter your login credentials.

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Hygiene does not only protect you against physical viruses

Dataconomy

Enable two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts. Ensure that the antivirus software is compatible with your operating system and its specific version. Keeping your operating system up to date is critical.

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