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Understanding the Cyber Risks in Video Communication

VISTA InfoSec

Despite these benefits, video communication has security risks, including the following: Phishing Attacks These attacks often manifest as seemingly legitimate emails, messages, or links, leading unsuspecting users to fraudulent websites. Once you follow the link, you enter a fake login page that captures your information.

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Advanced Data Security: Safeguarding Your Business In The Digital Age  

VISTA InfoSec

Next, analyze potential risks like malware infections, phishing scams, or disgruntled team members leaking sensitive data. In addition to access control, fortify your defenses with Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Kick things off with phishing awareness training. Outdated software?

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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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Keyless and Synpulse partner to bring anti-phishing MFA to the UK

The Paypers

Passwordless authentication provider Keyless and global management consulting company Synpulse partner to bring anti-phishing MFA to the UK.

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Call Centers Move Away From KBA With MFA Solutions

PYMNTS

The number of facilities looking for alternatives has doubled since 2018, with 17 percent utilizing MFA to better protect against fraud. The healthcare industry is also busy fending off fraudsters in its contact centers, especially as seniors face an increase in phishing attempts and robocalls.

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SWIFT CSP: A Quick Guide for Financial Institutions

VISTA InfoSec

Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for SWIFT interfaces and applications. Focus on phishing awareness, secure usage of SWIFT systems, and compliance with CSP requirements. Use surveillance and access controls for server rooms and data centers. Regularly review and update user access privileges.

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Deep Dive: Reducing The Security Risks Of Open Banking

PYMNTS

These credential abuse attacks come in a variety of forms, with some hackers choosing to overwhelm API defenses with simultaneous logins from a host of bots and others using more targeted techniques like phishing individual API developers and using their login credentials. percent of fraud attempts, according to one study.

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