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Understanding the Cyber Risks in Video Communication

VISTA InfoSec

For instance, an attacker might send an email that appears to be from a trusted video communication platform, prompting you to click on a link to verify your account or update credentials. Additionally, consider platforms with strong access controls, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA) to prevent unauthorized access.

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Strengthening Cyber Defenses with Multi-Factor Authentication

VISTA InfoSec

Mutli-Factor Authentication (MFA) isn’t a new concept. However, despite this, there is still confusion surrounding the mechanism and how it adds to cyber defense. This article unravels the mysteries of MFA and how it can be used to strengthen cyber defenses. Another mechanism that is heavily relied on is MFA.

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Advanced Data Security: Safeguarding Your Business In The Digital Age  

VISTA InfoSec

A crafty hacker could infiltrate accounts secured by flimsy credentials. In addition to access control, fortify your defenses with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Simplistic credentials are entry points for hackers. Steer clear of easily guessable codes like pet names or birth dates.

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Accredify Becomes Okta Ventures’ First Investment in Singapore

Fintech News

This collaboration will see Accredify integrating Okta’s advanced identity management solutions, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), to benefit its clientele. ” said Austin Arensberg, Senior Director at Okta Ventures.

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Deep Dive: Reducing The Security Risks Of Open Banking

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The most popular technique, credential abuse, involves fraudsters using compromised passwords and other login information to gain access to sensitive systems. MFA and ML systems can effectively stop current threats, but future hazards will need even more advanced systems. There were 85.42 million were aimed at the financial industry.

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Data Blizzard Hits LA Schools: Students data stolen in Snowflake Hack

VISTA InfoSec

A joint investigation by Mandiant, Snowflake, and CrowdStrike revealed that Sp1d3r tracked as UNC5537, used stolen customer credentials to target at least 165 organizations that had not enabled multi-factor authentication (MFA) on their accounts.

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SWIFT CSP: A Quick Guide for Financial Institutions

VISTA InfoSec

Know and Limit Access Prevent compromise of credentials Manage identities and segregate privileges 3.Detect Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for SWIFT interfaces and applications. SWIFT CSCF v2024 key objectives and principles Below are the 3 key objectives and 7 principles, as defined in the updated SWIFT CSP framework.

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