Text message two-factor authentication sounds like a security upgrade. It feels official. It looks responsible. Yet it often ...

You've no doubt heard about two-factor authentication at some point in the relatively recent past, but if you're like many consumers, there's a good chance you haven't actually used it yet. If that's ...

As promised last issue, I’m re-printing a glossary of strong/second factor authentication methods that TriCipher provided me along with the results of its sponsored survey on people’s perceptions of ...

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Microsoft is rolling out passkey support for Microsoft Entra on Windows devices, adding phishing-resistant passwordless authentication via Windows Hello. The feature is opt-in and will enter public ...

If an attacker SIM swaps an employee’s number, they may bypass SMS-based MFA protecting corporate email, VPN, and cloud access.

Aadhaar-based KYC works best when you choose the method that matches your risk and channel. OTP suits quick digital onboarding, while biometric and face authentication are often used where stronger ...

In testimony to the U.S. Congress last year the Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association cited research estimating annual revenues lost to counterfeiting of components at $45 billion worldwide.

Private organizations have until year end to stop using NRIC numbers as an authentication method. Regulators will tighten enforcement from January 1, 2027.