Tag Archives: Multi-factor authentication
Microsoft 2FA Update: Phasing Out SMS for Personal Accounts
Microsoft is phasing out SMS-based Microsoft 2FA for personal accounts due to security risks, encouraging users to switch to passkeys and authenticator apps. Continue reading
Device Code Phishing: FBI Issues Alert on Kali365 PhaaS Platform
The FBI warns that the Kali365 PhaaS platform is using device code phishing to bypass 2FA. Learn how this attack works and how to protect your organization. Continue reading
Kali365 Phishing: FBI Warns of Microsoft 365 Token Hijacking
The FBI has issued an alert regarding the Kali365 phishing toolkit, which bypasses MFA by hijacking Microsoft 365 tokens via legitimate device code flows. Continue reading
Tycoon 2FA OAuth Evolution: Bypassing Microsoft 365 Protections
A new Tycoon 2FA OAuth variant exploits device-code flows to bypass traditional 2FA, allowing attackers to hijack Microsoft 365 accounts via legitimate infrastructure. Continue reading
HIPAA Security Rule Overhaul: Mandatory MFA and Encryption 2026
The upcoming HIPAA Security Rule overhaul introduces strict mandates for phishing-resistant MFA and encryption at rest, marking a significant shift in healthcare data protection. Continue reading
NIST Authentication Standards 2026: New Rules for Passwords and MFA
Discover the updated NIST authentication standards for 2026, which mandate phishing-resistant MFA, 15-character minimum password lengths, and the elimination of mandatory rotation. Continue reading
AI-Generated Zero-Day Exploit Disclosed by Google Targeting 2FA
Google Threat Intelligence Group has identified the first known AI-generated zero-day exploit, marking a critical shift in how cybercriminals weaponize logic flaws to bypass authentication. Continue reading
Canvas Data Breach: 275 Million User Records Exposed in 2026 Global Leak
A massive Canvas data breach has exposed the personal records of 275 million users across 9,000 schools. Discover critical tactical guidance on FIDO2 MFA and doxxing prevention to secure your identity. Continue reading
Phishing-Resistant Authentication: Microsoft’s Urgent Security Alert to Phase Out Passwords
In a critical update, Microsoft urges users to adopt phishing-resistant authentication as AI-powered cyberattacks render traditional passwords and SMS-based 2FA obsolete. Continue reading