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Trivial authentication bypass in libssh leaves servers wide open
Enlarge (credit: starwars.com) There’s a four-year-old bug in the Secure Shell implementation known as libssh that makes it trivial for just about anyone to gain unfettered administrative control of a vulnerable server. While the authentication-bypass flaw represents a major security hole that should be patched immediately, it wasn’t immediately clear what sites or devices were […]
How to Secure Your Accounts With Better Two-Factor Authentication
Two-factor authentication is a must, but don’t settle for the SMS version. Use a more secure authenticator app instead. HOPEFULLY BY NOW you’ve heeded the repeated warnings from your friends and loved ones (and friendly, beloved internet writers) to use two-factor authentication to secure your digital accounts. That’s where access to Facebook or Twitter or your online bank—anything that supports it, […]
IDENTITY VERIFICATION IN BANKING: How banks are using new authentication methods to boost conversions and keep their customers loyal
BI Intelligence This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here. The way incumbent banks onboard and verify the identities of their customers online is inconvenient and insecure, resulting in lowered customer satisfaction and loyalty, and security breaches leading to compensation […]
IDENTITY VERIFICATION IN BANKING: How banks are using new authentication methods to boost conversions and keep their customers loyal
BI Intelligence This is a preview of a research report from BI Intelligence, Business Insider’s premium research service. To learn more about BI Intelligence, click here. The way incumbent banks onboard and verify the identities of their customers online is inconvenient and insecure, resulting in lowered customer satisfaction and loyalty, and security breaches leading to compensation […]
Facebook: Two-factor authentication spam was caused by a bug
A number of people have been receiving random notifications from Facebook after giving the social network their phone number for two-factor authentication. Worse, if they attempt to cancel that by replying to the message, say with STOP or CANCEL, Facebook would post their replies as a status update for all to see. Now, the social […]
Printed photos can fool Windows 10’s Hello face authentication
Windows 10’s facial authentication system might be able to tell the difference between you and your twin, but it could apparently be fooled with a photo of your face. According to researchers from German security firm SySS, systems running previous versions of the platform can be unlocked with a printed photo of your face taken […]
Bank of America is adding two-factor fingerprint authentication
In the wake of recent security breaches, including but certainly not limited to Equifax, Bank of America has stated it will integrate fingerprint-based two-factor authentication into its online banking setup. The financial institution will start using Intel’s Online Connect system to ensure customer security at some point in 2018. Online Connect harnesses security features built […]
A guide to common types of two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication (or 2FA) is one of the biggest-bang-for-your-buck ways to improve the security of your online accounts. Luckily, it’s becoming much more common across the web. With often just a few clicks in a given account’s settings, 2FA adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts on top of your password. In […]
Nintendo rolls out two-step authentication for online accounts
Nintendo now supports two-factor verification to its Nintendo Accounts. This adds another layer of security by requiring codes generated from the Google Authenticator app, though it comes years later than most other gaming platforms. Sony added two-factor to the PlayStation Network a year ago using codes texted to a user over SMS. Steam let users […]
