123456. password. 12345678. qwerty. 12345. All of the above, so easy to remember, so quick to type, so conveniently effortless to manage, represent five of the most common passwords used … today. Despite of the fact that more people than ever understand that cybercrime is a growing threat and that data breaches are commonplace, poor … More Passwords are out: Passphrases are in!
There is no doubt that criminals have found a mechanism in ransomware enabling them to obtain significant benefits with relatively little effort. And the information stored by computers is much more important than we think, although many users only realize this when they lose access. “Jigsaw is an example of the tests that the creators … More Jigsaw and how ransomware is becoming more aggressive with new capabilities
Authentication may sound like a very complicated concept, but it’s quite simple: a way of showing that you are who you say you are. In the offline world this process is simple and universal. Most countries have well-documented procedures by which you can get a passport that demonstrates your identity wherever you go in the … More Authentication 101
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