100K or so creators in the YouTube car community were targeted by a phishing campaign that captured 2FA codes.
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Google fixes Chromebook 2FA flaw in ‘built-in security key’
Google has discovered a flaw in a Chromebook security feature which allows owners to press their device’s power button to initiate U2F 2FA.
Hackers demand ransom from hijacked Instagram influencers
Hackers are taking over high-profile Instagram users’ accounts and holding them to ransom, revealed reports this week.
Google hasn’t suffered an employee phishing compromise in over a year
Phishing attackers have failed to compromise a single employee account at Google since the company mandated authentication using U2F hardware tokens in early 2017. That’s the remarkable claim made to security writer Brian Krebs.
The Google Pixelbook power button is now a 2FA token
The Pixelbook’s power button is a 2FA token, which is great, and almost nobody noticed, which isn’t.
Can we expect a future free from passwords and PINs?
Will passwords and PINs wither and die? Fast IDentity Online, or FIDO, says its new rules for designing authentication systems should make it “simpler and stronger for all”.
SSCC 171 – Are you SURE that “1234” is a bad password? [PODCAST]
Here’s the latest Chet Chat podcast for your listening pleasure… Enjoy.