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Passkeys: Using FIDO for Secure and Easy Authentication

Phil Windley

Summary: Passkeys, the popular name for FIDO, are not only easy, they offer better protection against phishing than other forms of multi-factor authentication. She's a security expert and focused many of her remarks on the relative security of different multi-factor authentication (MFA) techniques, a topic I cover in my book as well.

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Protecting Your eBook: Strategies Against Digital Piracy

Kitaboo

Password Protection User Account Requirement Secure eBook Distribution IP Address-Based Download Limits Copyright Protection Continuous Monitoring Immediate Action File Conversion Download Limits Content Removal III. Such software also encourages authenticated offline access, which is a prerequisite for licensing purposes.

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Google Takes Legal Action Against CryptBot Malware Distributors

SecureWorld News

CryptBot's goal is to steal sensitive data such as authentication credentials, social media account logins, and cryptocurrency wallets from users of Google Chrome. The harvested data is then sold to other attackers for use in data breach campaigns.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

SecureWorld News

To set such a stratagem in motion, cybercriminals poison legitimate websites with ads that lead to shady URLs or download malicious code camouflaged as something harmless. If a user gets on the hook, they are redirected to a landing page or prompted to download an ostensibly innocuous file. Of course, good old vigilance won't go amiss.

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Unlocking the Magic of WhatsApp Transfer with Wondershare MobileTrans: A Seamless Journey of Data transfer

Dataconomy

A closer look Step 1: Download and install Getting started is a breeze. Simply download and install MobileTrans on your computer. The software is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems, ensuring accessibility for a wide user base. How does it work? The result?

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Advisory: Malicious North Korean Cyber Activity

SecureWorld News

Keep operating system patches up-to-date. If these services are required, use strong passwords or Active Directory authentication. Scan all software downloaded from the Internet prior to executing. Disable File and Printer sharing services. Do not add users to the local administrators group unless required.

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How to import your passwords to Chrome and the Google Password Manager

The Verge

If you’re moving from LastPass (or another password manager you’re dissatisfied with), you may be tempted to simply go with the password manager that comes with your browser or operating system. Download Firefox (if you don’t have it already) and start it up. So it could be a viable choice. Perhaps you’ll have more luck.

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