Why Phishing-Resistant MFA Is No Longer Optional: The Hidden Risks of Legacy MFA

October 24, 2024 at 07:38AM The article emphasizes the urgent need for organizations to adopt phishing-resistant multifactor authentication (MFA) as ransomware payments soar, with an average increase of 500%. Legacy MFA systems prove inadequate against evolving cyber threats fueled by Generative AI. Implementing advanced, biometric-based solutions is essential to combat this growing risk. ### Meeting … Read more

Say Goodbye to Phishing: Must-Haves to Eliminate Credential Theft

September 13, 2024 at 08:15AM Despite increasing cyber threats, phished credentials remain the primary access vector for unauthorized entry, constituting over 80% of corporate risk. Traditional defenses are inadequate, prompting Beyond Identity to provide deterministic defenses by eliminating phishing, password usage, and push bombing attacks. Their platform authenticator also integrates diverse risk signals for adaptive … Read more

SEC X Account Hack Draws Senate Outrage

January 12, 2024 at 05:43PM Senators Wyden and Lummis have criticized the SEC for its failure to implement basic multifactor authentication (MFA) protections following the compromise of the X Twitter account. They have urged the Inspector General to investigate this cybersecurity lapse, emphasizing the potential impact on market stability and trust. The SEC’s failure to … Read more