by Schehrezade Davidson | Aug 29, 2013 | Cyberthieves, Passwords, Usability, Vulnerabilities
The simplest way to rob a bank is to walk through the front door (not that we’ve ever tried). The easiest way to hack a website/domain/account – is to use a username and password. This is what actually happened during the recent New York Times and Twitter domain...
by Schehrezade Davidson | Aug 8, 2013 | Passwords, Usability, Vulnerabilities
Image: blog.instantcheckmate.com, Ashley Welter
by Schehrezade Davidson | Jul 15, 2013 | Banking, Cyberthieves, Mobile, Passwords, Phishing, Retail, Trends, Usability, Vulnerabilities
Tricerion is in the business of visual security. We built the world’s most secure graphic authentication system. We believe security should be as tangible as the reality of financial losses and damages to major brands due to the widespread practice of relying on...
by Schehrezade Davidson | Jun 27, 2013 | Cyberthieves, Mobile, Passwords, Phishing, Trends, Usability, Vulnerabilities
Gunnar Peterson hopes we can leave a better legacy of online security than what is currently being used to safeguard our sensitive data, finances, and infrastructure. What worked for the Pharaohs to record on papyrus and clay tablets their glorious conquests is not...
by Schehrezade Davidson | Jun 15, 2013 | Cyberthieves, Passwords, Usability, Vulnerabilities
“Password1” is as good as it gets. It’s simple to remember. You’ll never forget it. That is what millions of people seem to think, in those exact words, which is why it’s a problem. We have so many passwords, that we are always tempted to choose simplicity...
by Schehrezade Davidson | May 20, 2013 | Passwords, Usability, Vulnerabilities
A text-based communication tool adds a second layer of security – text-based, of course. Twitter is the perfect example of how a few words can have a huge impact. Use Twitter well and you join the ranks of celebrities. Use it poorly, and you join the ranks of,...
