Month: August 2018

IndependentKrebs

Reddit Breach Highlights Limits of SMS-Based Authentication

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2018 00:55:17 +0000

Reddit.com today disclosed that a data breach exposed some internal data, as well as email addresses and passwords for some Reddit users. As Web site breaches go, this one doesn’t seem too severe. What’s interesting about the incident is that it showcases once again why relying on mobile text messages (SMS) for two-factor authentication (2FA) can lull companies and end users into a false sense of security.

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ComputerWorldIndependent

Brush up on your IT skills with this comprehensive CompTIA training bundle

Credit to Author: DealPost Team| Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:27:00 -0700

Whether you’re a veteran Cloud professional with numerous IT certifications, or you’ve just started your career after earning an A+, it’s always in your best interest to stay up-to-date with the fundamentals. The Complete 2018 CompTIA Certification Training Bundle includes 12 courses covering several CompTIA exams, so you can stay sharp and potentially add another notch to your belt of IT certifications. It’s available on sale today for $59.

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ComputerWorldIndependent

Apple users ‘most appealing’ to cybercriminals' online scams

Credit to Author: Jonny Evans| Date: Wed, 01 Aug 2018 06:17:00 -0700

Apple’s platforms may be the most secure, but this is driving cybercriminals to more devious ways to undermine iOS and Mac security — partly because hacked Apple user credentials are among the most valuable properties you’ll find on the so-called dark web.

A complex crime

There is no doubt at all that Apple is growing in the enterprise, which is why every iOS or macOS user needs to understand that the new cyber threats aren’t confined to annoying viruses, trojans, or malware attacks.

Enterprise security chiefs are becoming increasingly aware that network, device, location-based, and user security must also be seen as part of the mix. Platform security is only one element to an overall security picture.

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